Obituaries

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...

Marjorie Sperry

Jun 9, 2014

Biography

Monson-Marjorie M. Sperry, 91, died Monday, June 9, 2014. Born in Palmer to the late Steele and Jessie (Dow) Moon, she has been a long time resident of Monson. Marjorie was pre deceased by her husband Leroy Sperry in 1990 and her sister Jessie (Moon) Davenport in 1986. She leaves her loving family, including her brother in-law, Floyd...

Todd Kenyon

Jun 6, 2014

Biography

Palmer-Todd A. Kenyon, 55, died Friday, June 6, 2014. Todd was born December 16, 1958 in Palmer. He was a graduate of Tantasqua Regional high School. Todd has been a resident of Palmer for many years. He leaves his son Andrew T. Kenyon of Palmer; his mother Mary Jane (Moriarty) Eaton of Monson, several aunts, uncles and cousins....

Elaine Robbins

Jun 2, 2014

Biography

Ware-Elaine Ethel (Harris) Robbins passed away on Monday June 2, 2014 at the age of 86. Elaine is predeceased by her loving husband Andrew Royce Robbins of 43 years, were they lived for many happy years in Monson, MA and her parents Earl & Lena Harris of Agawam. Elaine is lovingly remembered by her three sons, Paul &...

Shirley Curtis

May 21, 2014

Biography

Monson- Shirley M. Curtis, 82, died peacefully Wednesday, May 21, 2014. Born in Monson January 7, 1932 to the late William and Ola Curtis she was a longtime resident of Monson before residing at the Multicultural Community Services House in Springfield for the past 10 years. Shirley received compassionate care from Sharon and all of the caregivers at...