Obituaries

Carol Beaulieu

Oct 31, 2014

Monson - Carol A. (Brouthers) Beaulieu, 77, died Friday, October 31, 2014 surrounded by the love of family. Carol was born in Ludlow October 24, 1937 to the late Paul E. and Helen W. (Mcrobbie) Brouthers. Carol retired as a LPN from Monson Developmental Center after more than 20 years. She was a communicant of St. Patrick's Church in...

Elizabeth "Bonnie" Denning

Oct 30, 2014

Biography

Elizabeth F. Denning 1944-2014 Monson - Elizabeth "Bonnie" Finley (Weed) Denning, 70, died Thursday, October 30, 2014. Bonnie was born in Chicago, IL to the late Fred G. and Elizabeth V. (McClure) Weed. She grew up in Seattle, WA, moved to Vernon, CT and then settled in Monson for nearly 30 years. Bonnie was a communicant of St....

James Phillip Haley

Oct 23, 2014

Biography

Wales-James Phillip " Dr. Funk" Haley, 57, died suddenly Thursday, October 23, 2014. Phil was born April 2, 1957 in Palmer to John E. and Patricia M. (Moore) Haley. He has been a life long resident of Wales. Funky loved to fish, garden, and genuinely enjoyed helping people. Phil leaves his mother Patricia M. Haley of Wales; his...

Hazel Kline

Oct 15, 2014

Biography

Ware-Hazel V. Kline, 88, formerly of Chicago, Illinois, died 10/15/2014 after a brief illness. She retired from Armco, Inc. in Palmer, where she had worked for 17 years. Born in Chicago, she moved to Monson in 1969, and to Ware MA in 2008. She was a past president of Professional Secretaries International, and passed all six parts of...

Elizabeth Harrison

Oct 9, 2014

Biography

Monson-Elizabeth Harrison, Ph.D., died Thursday, October 9, 2014 in Washington D.C. at the age of 36. She was born on May 12, 1978 in Springfield, Massachusetts. Elizabeth graduated from Monson Junior Senior High School and went on to receive a BA from Skidmore College and a Ph.D. in Public Health from Johns Hopkins University. Upon completion of her...

Sylvia "Sally" Conrad

Oct 7, 2014

Biography

Sturbridge-Sylvia "Sally" A. Conrad, 103, a former longtime resident of Sturbridge, passed away peacefully, Tuesday, October 7, 2014 at the Southbridge Rehabilitation & Health Care Center. She was the daughter of the late Dexter and Bertha Leavitt. Sally was the beloved wife of the late John S. Conrad, much loved mother of daughter Jane Davies of Portland, OR...

Thomas Bishop

Oct 2, 2014

Thomas W Bishop passed away on October 2, 2014 following a long battle with cancer.He will surely be missed by everyone. He worked at Diamond National for 18 years before retiring then going to work for himself painting homes with one of his sons. He was an avid NASCAR racing fan also football ...a W. Redskins Fan all the...

Doris Mckenna

Sep 28, 2014

Biography

Doris Roberts Haley McKenna 1919-2014 Monson- Doris Roberts Haley McKenna, born In Three Rivers to Emma and Dellus Roberts on June 30, 1919. She has lived in Monson since 1969. She did secretarial work for forty years. Doris was an avid traveler. She had a passionate curiosity and a joie de vivre. In her own words "She had...

Renee Wagner

Sep 24, 2014

Biography

All services are private.

Dorothy Harris

Sep 15, 2014

Biography

Dorothy Ann (Murphy) Harris passed peacefully on Monday, September 15, 2014 two days before her 86th birthday surrounded by all her children. Raised in Monson, MA, she moved to Northbridge in 1951 where she taught elementary education and met her beloved husband, John P. Harris, who predeceased her in March, 2011 after a 57-year happy and devoted marriage....

Audrey Gamblin

Sep 9, 2014

Biography

Monson- Audrey Gamblin, 78, passed away September 9, 2014. Audrey was born in Bronx, New York May 14, 1936 to the late Harvey and Nora (Stanchina) Brand. She has been a resident of Monson since 1976. Audrey retired from the phone company as a supervisor after many years of service. She attended the First Church of Monson and...

Karen Cavannah

Sep 3, 2014

Biography

Monson-Karen Beatrice (Nyzio) Cavannah, 41, passed away Wednesday, September 3, 2014 surrounded by the love of her family. She was born June 30, 1973, and was a graduate of Frontier Regional High School. She was a senior member of the USO and a member of the PTSO. Karen moved to Monson in 2000 and was a communicant of...

Sophie Sieron

Sep 2, 2014

Biography

Monson-Sophie (Kaczmarczyk) Sieron, 93, of Monson, MA, passed away Tuesday, September 2, 2014, at Life Care Center of Wilbraham surrounded by her loving family. Sophie "Zofia" was born Dec.27, 1920 in Three Rivers, MA, the daughter of the late Anthony and Julia (Lazarz) Kaczmarczyk. She attended schools in Three Rivers and Palmer High School. On Sept. 28, 1947,...

Marie Graveline

Sep 2, 2014

Biography

Monson-Marie R. (Stone) Graveline, 96, died Tuesday, September 2, 2014 surrounded by the love of family. Marie was born in Warren, MA, December 5, 1917 to the late Charles E. and Rose (Boutin) Stone. She was a graduate of Warren High School and has been a resident of Monson since 1940. She worked in the Monson School system...

Thomas Hartmann

Aug 12, 2014

Biography

Wales- Thomas W. Hartmann, 68, died Tuesday, August 12, 2014 at home surrounded by the love of his family. Thomas was born in New York, NY to the late William H. and Rose (Porco) Hartmann. He was a graduate of Villanova University and was a manufacturing engineer for several area companies. Mr. Hartmann retired in 2006. Tom enjoyed...

Dean Gilley

Aug 3, 2014

Biography

Palmer- Dean L. Gilley, 26, died Sunday, August 3, 2014. Born January 22,1988 to Betsy C. (Denis) Gilley and Don L. Gilley, he was a graduate of Monson High School and was currently pursuing his college degree. Dean enjoyed hunting and fishing growing up. He also enjoyed "gaming", computers, and being a DJ. He was an honorary member...

Armand Arnold

Jun 15, 2014

Biography

Springfield- Armand J. Arnold, 80, died Sunday, June 15, 2014 surrounded by the love of family. Armand was born January 10, 1934 in Southbridge, MA to the late Armand and Frances Arnold. He worked at Monson Developmental Center for over 20 years. Armand and his wife Sarah raised their family in Monson and then moved to Tenesse for...

Judith Jegelewicz

Jun 14, 2014

Biography

Wales- Judith M. (Dennis) Jegelewicz, 62, died Saturday, June 14, 2014 at home. Judy was born in Springfield March 16, 1952, to the late Joseph and Mary J. (Broughton) Dennis. She was a graduate of Cathedral high School and has been a resident of Wales for many years. Judy was the Senior Center Director for the Town of...

Randy Raymond

Jun 11, 2014

Biography

Monson- Randy E. Raymond, 55, died Wednesday June 11, 2014. Randy was born April 1, 1959 in Morrisville, VT, and was a graduate of Lake Region Union High School in Orleans, VT. He has lived in Monson for many years and was self employed, operating RER Drywall. Randy had a love of history and especially loved studying the...

Lucille "Lucy" North

Jun 11, 2014

Biography

Monson-Lucille "Lucy" C. (Collette) North, 65, died Wednesday, June 11, 2014 surrounded by the love of family. Born in Southbridge, MA , February 24, 1949, to the late Raymond and Lillian Collette she has been a resident of Monson since 1971. Lucy retired from Federal Paperboard in Thorndike after more than nineteen years. She enjoyed spending time with...