Obituaries

Jul 1, 2024

Palmer-Kayden Roy Ortiz, the beloved infant son of Jocelynn Bousquet and Damian Ortiz, born June 27, 2024 peacefully passed away on July 1, 2024, at Boston Children’s Hospital. During his four short days here on Earth he touched many lives and was loved deeply by family and friends.

Kayden's memory is cherished by his mother, Jocelynn Bousquet;...

Jun 30, 2024

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of beloved husband, son, brother, uncle and friend, Captain George Emile Jean Louis Pellissier, on June 30, 2024. He was 59 years old.

George is survived by his wife Amy (Friedman) Pellissier of Quilcene, WA, his parents, Bernard and Muriel Pellissier of Monson, MA, and his siblings...

Jun 23, 2024

Monson-Joseph James Lynch, 21, passed away Sunday, June 23, 2024 from injuries of an auto accident. Joseph was born in Phoenix, Arizona and has lived in Monson for many years. He was a graduate of Pathfinder Regional High School, class of 2022. Joe was a member of the Pathfinder baseball and football teams, he had a great sense of...

Jun 10, 2024

Monson-Elizabeth J. (Hulse) Weldon, 87, passed away Monday June 10, 2024. Elizabeth was born in Monson March 17, 1937 to the late Chester E and Dorothy E.  Hulse.  She was a graduate of Monson High School and was the assistant Librarian at the Monson Free Library for over 37 years.  Liz was a past member of the Monson Garden...

Jun 10, 2024

Hampden-Irene Graves (nee Vickers) died peacefully in her sleep at the age of 86. Born in Springfield in 1937, Irene was a devoted wife to Bill who preceded her in death and a loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother.   Irene graduated from Classical High School and later in life, from Springfield Technical Community College. She worked for many years as...

Jun 6, 2024

Monson-David Meurisse  passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, June 06, 2024.  Born in Monson on May 28, 1941, he was the son of James and Alice Meurisse of Monson.  He was predeceased by his loving life partner of 55 years, Salvatore Fidi, and  brothers Michael, Robert and Walter.  He is survived by his brother James of Bennington, New...

Jun 5, 2024

Monson-Francis H. Beaulieu, 94, a lifelong resident of Monson, passed away Wednesday, June 5, 2024. Francis was born in Palmer, October 21, 1929 to the late Harold L. and Melvina M. (Proulx) Beaulieu. He attended Monson High School and Springfield Trade until he left his junior year to help raise his brother’s Robert and Neil, helping them to continue...

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...