Obituaries

Dec 16, 2013

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Brimfield- Mae (Zagraniczny) Tetreault, 71, died Monday, December 16, 2013 at home. Born in Bondsville to the late Joseph and Louise (Pilch) Zagraniczny she has been a resident of Brimfield for many years. Mae was pre-deceased by her husband Ronald A. Tetreault, Sr. in 2001. She leaves their children; Douglas P. Tetreault of Brimfield, Ronald A. Tetreault, Jr....

Dec 15, 2013

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Wilbraham- Sue T. Benzli, 97, died December 15, 2013. Born in Chicago, Il to the late Martin and Susan Danko, Mrs. Benzli has lived in the Wilbrahm area most recently to be closer to family. She was predeceased by her husband Edwin J. Benzli in 1976. She leaves her daughter Carol L. Guthrie of Springfield; two grandsons Matthew...

Dec 8, 2013

Monson, MA- Robert P. Denning, 69, died Sunday, December 8, 2013. Born in Houlton, Maine to the late Paul A. and Beulah (Turney) Denning, he was a graduate of South Windsor High School class of 1963. Robert served in the US Air Force during the Vietnam era. He then began his career at Travelers Insurance Company in Hartford, Ct retiring...

Dec 4, 2013

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Palmer-David E. Prouty, 73, died Wednesday, December 4, 2013. Born in the Thorndike to the late Frank and Genieve (Bugno) Prouty, he was a graduate of Monson Academy and a longtime area resident. He retired from Sanderson-Macleod in Palmer after 40 years. David leaves his daughter Laura Panzetti and her husband Joseph of East Longmeadow; sons, Matthew Prouty...

Dec 2, 2013

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Monson-Bertha A. (Norman) Huse, 92, died Monday, December 2, 2013. Born July 1, 1921 in East Longmeadow to the late Victor and Amanda (Petterson) Norman, she had been a resident of Monson for many years. Bertha was a graduate of Commerce High School in Springfield and worked for many years as a bookkeeper at Springfield Foundry and Springfield...

Nov 3, 2013

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Monson - Thomas M. Snyder, 49, Sarasota FL passed away on November 3, 2013. Tom was born September 26, 1964, in Palmer Ma, the son of Frederick and Carol (Pascale) Snyder. Tom had been a resident of the Sarasota FL area for the past twenty years. He was a well established contractor. Tom enjoyed spending time with his...

Nov 3, 2013

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Wales- Emma R. Royea, 81, passed away in her home in S. Windham, Ct on November 3, 2013 with her family by her side. Emma was formerly from Wales, MA. Emma is the daughter of late Asa and Freida Shover. Emma was born in West Charleston, Vermont. She worked at Ware Woolen in Ware, MA and retired from...

Oct 26, 2013

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Brimfield- Paul A. Mimeault, Sr, 76, died, Saturday, October 26, 2013, peacefully surrounded by the love of family. Born in Worcester, August 11, 1937 to the late Adelard and Loretta (Lareau) Mimeault, Paul was raised in North Brookfield and has lived in Brimfield the last 42 years.. He was a graduate of Worcester Boys Trade High School and...

Oct 21, 2013

Monson-Chester S. Holda, 88, died Monday October 21, 2013 surrounded by the love of family. Born in West Thompson, CT to the late Joseph J. and Victoria (Kapoka) Holda, he was a graduate of Monson High School and a US Army veteran of WWII. Upon returning from the war he continued his education and was a graduate of Bryant College...

Oct 18, 2013

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Wales- Miles R. Stebbins, 57, died at his home Friday, October 18, 2013, surrounded by the love of family and friends. Born in Palmer, October 16, 1956, to the late Raymond W. Stebbins Jr and Elizabeth (Yedrysek) Stebbins Bradway. He was raised in Wales before moving to the small island of Islesboro, Maine. Miles was an estate manager...

Oct 17, 2013

HAMPDEN, MASSACHUSETTS: Formerly of East Northport, NY, Janice Thumm Woods, 89, passed away on October 17 at Wingate at Hampden. She was predeceased by her husband, Bill M. Woods in 1974 and by brothers Garold Thumm, Milford Thumm, and Byron Thumm, and by sister Phyllis Thumm Cunningham. Janice is survived by her children Suzanne Woods Kelley and her husband Douglas...

Oct 16, 2013

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Belchertown-Helen E. (Moran) LaMontagne, 94, died Wednesday, October 16, 2013, surrounded by love of family. Born in Springfield June 29, 1919 to the late John J. and Dagmar E. (Holmes) Moran, Helen was a longtime resident of Monson before living in Brimfield and Belchertown. Helen sewed custom fur coats that she was well known for. She was a...

Oct 11, 2013

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Monson- Ira A. Bonett, Jr, 71, went home to be with the Lord, Friday, October 11, 2013. Born in Springfield July 1, 1942 to the late Ira A. Bonett, Sr and Helen L (Greany) Bonett, he was a graduate of Monson High School and served in the US Navy. Ira furthered his education and was a graduate of...

Oct 3, 2013

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Monson-Raymond E. "Kiddo" Klisiewicz, 89, died Thursday, October 3, 2013. Born in Monson August 2, 1924 to the late John and Agnes (Markowska) Klisiewicz, he has been a life long resident here. He served in the US Navy during WWII and received the Victory Medal, American Theatre Medal and Asiatic-Pacific Theatre Medal. Ray served as an Electrician's Mate...

Oct 1, 2013

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Monson- Janice E.(Green) Allen, 74, died Tuesday, October 1, 2013 surrounded by the love of family. Born October 3, 1938 in South Gifford, MO to the late Samuel L. and Alma K. (Elliott) Green, she has been a resident of Monson since 1968. Janice retired from the U.S. Post Office after 30 years of service. She loved spending...

Sep 22, 2013

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Monson- Raymond C. Manley, 85, of Stafford Rd., passed away peacefully into the arms of our Lord, surrounded by the love of family, Sunday, September 22, 2013. Born July 25, 1928 in Springfield, MA to the late Edward L. and Harriet (Gelina) Manly Sr., he was a graduate of Somers High School and a long time resident of...

Sep 22, 2013

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Palmer- Todd A. Houle, 47, died September 22, 2013. Born in Palmer, March 29, 1966 to Richard F. and Genevieve M. (Houle) Pascale, he was raised in Monson and attended Monson schools. Todd worked for area contractors as a carpenter. He was a New England sports fan, enjoying Red Sox, Patriots, Bruins and the Celtics. Most of all...

Sep 21, 2013

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Hampden- William H. Graves, 77, died Saturday, September 21, 2013, surrounded by the love of family. Born in Springfield December 11, 1935 to the late Rutherford N. and Dorothy F. (Wadleigh) Graves. Bill was educated and raised in Palmer and has been a long time resident of Hampden. Bill served in the US Navy during Korea. He was...

Sep 20, 2013

Hampden- Barbara (Dusenberry) Hatch, 83, died Friday, September 20, 2013, surrounded by the love of family. Born in Longmeadow, MA to the late George A. and Harriet S. (Swindlehurst) Dusenberry, she was a graduate of High School of Commerce and a resident of Hampden for many years. Barbara was a member of the Hampden Federated Church for over 63 years....

Sep 20, 2013

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Wilbraham-Adam D. Dugay, 29, died suddenly September 20, 2013. Born in Springfield, October 4, 1983 to Douglas A. Dugay and Lori J. (Hancock) Dugay Frisbie, he attended Monson Schools and worked for area contractors as a roofer. Adam loved to go fishing, camping, going to the beach and being with family and friends. Adam leaves his loving family....