Obituaries

Obituary Notices

Doreen Robbins

Doreen Robbins

Mar 17, 2011

Biography

Doreen C. Robbins, 70, died suddenly, Thursday, March 17, 2011. Born in Providence, RI to the late Malcolm R and Marion E. (Smith) Atherton she grew up in Rhode Island and graduated from Rhode Island schools. For many years she lived in the Palmer area and worked at Teterieult Insurance, Palmer House of Jewelry and also Kszepka Insurance...

Philip Jenkins

Philip Jenkins

Mar 11, 2011

Philip C. Jenkins passed away suddenly, Friday March 11, 2011. Born in Ogdensburg N.Y. in 1949 to the late Thomas C. and Mary (Ward) Jenkins. He was also the beloved step-son of the late Evelyn Jenkins. Phil was a graduate of Watertown High School, Watertown N.Y. and attended the State University of New York [SUNY]. As a Vietnam Era Veteran,...

Robert Tucker

Robert Tucker

Mar 8, 2011

Robert L. Tucker, 53, a lifelong resident of Monson, died Tuesday, March 8, 2011, surrounded by the love of family. Born in Springfield to the late George A. and Lorraine A. (Malo) Tucker. Bob was a graduate of Monson High School class of 1975 and Westfield State College class of 1979, he currently was a sales engineer for Compumachine....

Rebecca Hall

Rebecca Hall

Mar 7, 2011

Biography

Rebecca T. (Granger) Hall, 53, passed away Monday, March 7, 2011 surrounded by the love of family. Born October 23, 1957 in Opelousas, LA to Ernest J. and Dorothy T. (Lavergne) Granger, she was a high school graduate and has lived in Monson for many years. Rebecca worked as a manage care coordinator at the Griswold Center in...

Mae Meacham

Mae Meacham

Mar 7, 2011

Biography Monson-Mae A. (Dougan) Meacham, 95, passed away Monday, March 7, 2011. Born in Gilbertville, March 21, 1915 to the late Robert D. and Martha (Lappin) Dougan she has lived in Monson for many years. Mae attended the First Church of Monson-congregational and enjoyed reading and knitting. She also received great joy from taking care of her family. Mrs. Meacham...

John Harris

John Harris

Mar 4, 2011

Biography

John P. Harris, 39 Gill Court, died March 4, 2011 one week before his 86th birthday. John leaves his wife of 57 years, Dorothy Ann (Murphy) of Whitinsville, two sons Caleb Peter of Worcester and Paul Prescott of Whitinsville; three daughters, Mary Adelaide of Natick, Martha Ann McLaughlin and Susan Tara Calabro of Whitinsville; and ten grandchildren. He...

Robert Webber, Sr

Robert Webber, Sr

Feb 19, 2011

Robert E. Webber, Sr., 71, of Wales Rd. died Saturday, February 19, 2011 surrounded by the love of family. Born June 7, 1939 in Springfield to the late Alexander and Jennie (Chalero) Webber he was a graduate of West Springfield High School and has live in Monson for 48 years. Bob had been in the grocery business his entire life....

Frances Holda

Frances Holda

Feb 12, 2011

Biography

Frances (Maliborski) Holda, 86, died Saturday, February 12, 2011. Born January 15, 1925 in Yonkers, NY to the late Matthew and Mary Maliborski she has been a resident of Monson since 1967. Fran retired from the former Springfield Molders in Monson after many years. She was a communicant of St. Patrick's Church, and she enjoyed sewing and baking....

William Nugent

William Nugent

Feb 7, 2011

Biography

Willam E. Nugent, 64, of Walker Road died February 7, 2011. Born in Holyoke, MA to the late Earle and Doris Nugent, he served in the US Air Force during the Vietnam era. Bill worked for many years at Stadyane Corporation in Windsor, Ct as a machine supervisor and most recently at Burd Manufacturing in East Longmeadow. Bill...

Phyllis Heintz

Phyllis Heintz

Jan 26, 2011

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Michael Uliana

Michael Uliana

Jan 22, 2011

Biography

Michael G. Uliana, 63, of King St. died suddenly, January 22, 2011 at Baystate Medical Center in Springfield. Born in Palmer to the late Nisio "Muzzy" and Marie (LeFloch) Uliana, Mike has been a longtime resident of Monson. He is survived by his wife Anna (Surowy) Uliana and their children Peter, Christopher and his wife Kim, Melanie and...

Gabrielle Cardin

Gabrielle Cardin

Jan 21, 2011

Biography Gabrielle M. (Dery) Cardin, 87, died Friday, January 21, 2011 surrounded by the love of family. Born February 25, 1923 in Latuque, Quebec, Canada to the late Joseph Antonio and Anna (LaFrance) Dery, she has been a resident of Monson for many years. Gale worked at Worthington Pump in Holyoke and was a housekeeper for St. Patrick's Church Rectory...

Rosa Rana

Rosa Rana

Jan 21, 2011

Biography

Rosa Rana, 79, died Friday January 21, 2011. Born in Worcester, MA to the late Mauro and Angela Rana, she has lived in Monson since 1957. When she was a child she lived in Italy and learned fluid Italian. Rosa loved jewelry, hats, singing and pasta. She was predeceased by her brothers Dominic, Anthony and Aldo Rana. She...

Ruth Martin

Ruth Martin

Jan 17, 2011

Family has requested private service

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Anita Shunaman

Anita Shunaman

Jan 16, 2011

Biography

Anita C. (Malo) Shunaman, 86, of Masonic Hill Rd., and a longtime resident of Palmer died Sunday January 16, 2011. Born October 12, 1924 in Ware, MA to the late Louis and Bertha (Brunelle) Malo she grew up in Monson and was a graduate of Monson High School. Anita worked at CF Church Co. in Monson until 1968...

Ginny Mizen

Ginny Mizen

Jan 7, 2011

Biography

Frances Virginia "Ginny" Mizen died January 7, 2011, at Garden View Care Center in O'Fallon, Missouri, at nearly 98 years of age. She and her husband, Ernest W. "Ernie" Mizen, were long-time residents of Monson until Ernie's retirement from American-Standard. They were members of First Church of Monson. After Ernie's retirement, Ginny and Ernie relocated to Melbourne, Florida,...

Francis Fountain

Francis Fountain

Dec 28, 2010

Francis E. "Brud" Fountain, 85, passed away surrounded by the love of family Tuesday, December 28, 2010. Born in Warren, MA, January 19, 1925 to the late Wallace and Agnes (Grammo) Fountain, he has been a lifelong area resident. Francis was an Army Veteran of WWII. After serving his country he returned to Warren and operated Fountain's Dairy Products for...

David Clark

David Clark

Dec 14, 2010

Biography

David B. Clark, 64, a former resident of Monson, died Tuesday December 14, 2010. Born in Holyoke to the late Raymond W. and Jessie N. (Smart) Clark he lived in Monson for many years before moving to Southwick in the 1980's. David was a manager for Image Inks, a US distributor of printing supplies and products. Prior to...

Carole Bressette

Carole Bressette

Dec 13, 2010

Carole A. (Graveline) Bressette, 67, was called home, surround by the love of her family, Monday, December 13, 2010. Born in Palmer, MA, January 4, 1943, Carole has been a life-long resident of Monson. She was a graduate of Monson High School and continued her education in early childhood development. Carole opened her home in Monson and provided child care...

Elisabeth Pratt

Elisabeth Pratt

Dec 8, 2010

Biography

Elisabeth S. Pratt, 99, a longtime resident of Monson, died peacefully, Wednesday, December 8, 2010 at Reeds Landing in Springfield. Born in Beverly, MA October 19, 1911, to the late Homer W. and Doris L (Sutcliff) Squier, she has lived in Monson since she was one. Mrs Pratt was a graduate of Monson High School class of 1929...