Obituaries

May 31, 2024

East Longmeadow, MA- Todd R. Desroches, 42, passed away on Friday, May 31, 2024. Born on November 18, 1981, in Northampton, Massachusetts, Todd was the beloved son of Richard Desroches and Joanne (Herrick) Haley. He attended the Willie-Ross School for the Deaf.

Todd's interests included watching sports, and he was a dedicated fan of New England teams,...

May 30, 2024

Ashford, CT-Steven R. J. Hunt, 59, passed away unexpectedly, May 30, 2024 at his home.  Steven was born in Plymouth, MA, March 31, 1965 to the late Homer A. Hunt and Theresa C.(Vieira) Hunt Rheaume.  Steven served in the National Guard  for two years and has worked at Automatic Rolls of New England in Dayville, CT for over 20...

May 25, 2024

Palmer- Joseph G. Poulin, 83, passed away on May 25, 2024, in Palmer, MA, surrounded by the love of his family. He was born in Monson MA, on July 9, 1940 to the late William and Una (Chabot) Poulin.

After attending Monson High School, Joseph served in the Navy. Following his military service, he pursued a successful...

May 20, 2024

Brimfield- James A. Hamel, 59, passed away on May 20, 2024 in East Longmeadow, MA surrounded by his family. He was born in Palmer on February 17, 1965 to the late Joseph Hamel and Marcia Farr. James remained living in Palmer, working at the Park Street Foundry as a machine operator.

James is survived by his sisters...

May 15, 2024

Wales-Bob was born in his grandmother's house in Southbridge, MA, September 26, 1939. He spent the majority of his childhood years in Wales, graduated from Tantasqua Regional High School and attended UMass Amherst and Quinsigamond College. He served in the United States Army from 1963-1965, Nike Air Defense, 4th Missile Battalion 62nd Artillery in Fort Bliss, TX. When he...

May 8, 2024

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May 6, 2024

Services are private. Please omit flowers.

May 6, 2024

Monson- Valerie Lee Trimboli, 62, passed away on Monday, May 6, 2024, after battling cancer. Born on February 14, 1962, in Worcester, Massachusetts, to the late June (Dudley) Preissler, Valerie was a lifelong resident of Western Massachusetts and a graduate of Roger L. Putnam Vocational High School.

Known as "Betty Crocker" for her baking skills, Valerie always...

Apr 23, 2024

Monson-Arabella M. Olander, 77, passed away peacefully at home on April 23, 2024, after a year-long battle with lung cancer. 50 years ago, upon unpacking in her new home, she declared “I want to die in this house” and so it was.

Born in Dorchester, she attended local public schools, graduating from Hyde Park High school where...

Apr 13, 2024

Palmer- Dorothy E “Cookie” Palmere, 61 passed away April 13, 2024 at home. Born Dorothy Ellen Harris on July 11th, 1961 to Margaret and Elmer Harris She was known as Cookie. She enjoyed traveling and her grandchildren were the loves of her life. Dorothy worked for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts- Department of Developmental Services for 27 years.

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Apr 11, 2024

Monson- Alice Kozikowski, 93, passed away peacefully at Orchard Valley Assisted Living in Wilbraham, MA on Thursday, April 11, 2024 with her family by her side. Alice was born in CT to the late Edmund and Alice Cantwell and later was raised in Monson, MA where she lived for the rest of her life. Alice is predeceased by her...

Apr 7, 2024

Monson- Judith C. (King) Chlebus 83, passed away April 7, 2024. Judith was born on May 3, 1940 to the late Burton and Selma (Dehulla) King in Palmer, Massachusetts. She was a graduate of Monson High School and for many years worked at Thermotec.  Judy attended the First Church of Monson and  enjoyed vacationing with her family, especially camping...

Apr 5, 2024

Monson-Kenneth A. “Ken” Corbett, 68, passed away after a brief illness, Friday April 5, 2024 surrounded by his loving family. Ken was born in Alexandria, Virginia December 20, 1955 to the late Arthur J. and Karen V. (Hansen) Corbett. He has been a lifelong resident of Monson. Ken was a graduate of Monson High School where he excelled in...

Apr 3, 2024

Monson-Catherine A. (McCauley) Watts, 80, passed away April 3, 2024 at home surrounded by the love of family.  Catherine was born in Moriah, NY to the late Doris McCauley. She was a graduate of Port Henry High School class of 1962 and Plattsburgh State University class of 1966.  Catherine taught in numerous schools in New York State and Massachusetts....

Apr 2, 2024

Monson- Edward B. Hallett, III, 33, passed away April 2, 2024. Eddie was born June 29, 1990 to Nancy L. Hallett in Imperial Beach, CA. He has been a resident of Palmer and Monson for most of his life.  Eddie played youth football for many years with the Palmer Cowboys and went on to play at Pathfinder Regional Vocational...

Mar 29, 2024

Monson-Elizabeth R. (Adams) Raymond, 84, passed away Friday March 29, 2024. Elizabeth was born in Athol, MA August 6, 1939 to the late Collis and Paulina (Stone) Adams. She was a graduate of Athol High School and retired from Zero Manufacturing in Monson after more than 20 years. Elizabeth attended the Monson-Glendale United Methodist Church over the years. She...

Mar 19, 2024

Glenn R. Putek, 74, of Monson, passed away suddenly on March 19, 2024. He was born on August 14, 1949, in Stafford, CT, to the late Robert and Barbara (Partelo) Putek. Glenn was a graduate of Monson High School before honorably serving in the US Marine Corps “Semper Fi”. He was the proud owner and operator of Glenn's Mobile...

Mar 16, 2024

Carol M. (Valcourt) Monte, 77, passed away peacefully on March 16, 2024 surrounded by her loving family. Carol was born May 24, 1946 in Holyoke to the late Charles and Irene (Casey) Valcourt. She graduated from Chicopee High School where she was a member of the National Honors Society and received her associates degree at STCC. She then continued...

Mar 12, 2024

Monson-Richard P. Roman, 75, of Old Lyme, CT and formerly of Monson, MA lost his valiantly fought battle with prostate cancer. He is deeply missed by his wife Janet of 45 years, brother Louis, children Evan and Caitlin, her partner Ben Nyzio, and his dog and best pal Fionn. He was born in Palmer, the son of Mary and...

Mar 11, 2024

Hampden-Lawrence W. Hatch, 84, passed away Monday, March 11, 2024 surrounded by love of family.  Larry was born in Stafford Springs, Ct to the late Carl H. and Barbara D. (King) Hatch.  He was a lifelong resident of Hampden.  Larry was a graduate of Agawam High School where they had an agricultural program.  He was a heavy equipment operator...