Obituaries

Sheldon Getchell

Feb 9, 2010

Sheldon H. Getchell, 73, of Old Wales Road, was called to his eternal heavenly home Tuesday, February 9, 2010 after a period of failing health. Born in Calais, Maine, June 20, 1936 to the late Stephen H. and Beaulah J. (Lee) Getchell he was a graduate of Calais High School. Sheldon lived in Plainville, MA for many years before...

Mary Bogacz

Feb 1, 2010

Biography Mary I. (Noga) Bogacz, 84, died Monday, February 1, 2010, after a period of failing health, surrounded by her family. Born November 21, 1925, in Palmer to the late Leon and Valaria (Duskiwicz) Noga, she was a graduate of Palmer High School class of 1943 and has lived in Monson since 1957. Mary worked for The Palmer Journal as...

Virginia Gaudette

Jan 17, 2010

Virginia R. (Santucci) Gaudette, 80, of High St. died Sunday, January 17, 2010. Born in Palmer, February 3, 1929, to the late Joseph and Lillian (Messier) Santucci she was the oldest of eight children. Virginia graduated from Palmer High School, married Aime Gaudette and became the proud mother of five children, ten grandchildren and a great granddaughter. Virginia worked at...

Clarence Brown, Jr

Dec 31, 2009

1928-2009

Wales- Clarence D. Brown, Jr., 81, of Monson Road, died Thursday, December 31, 2009. Born January 26, 1928 in Belfast, Maine to the late Clarence D. and Zadie (Farrow) Brown Sr, he was a graduate of Monson High School and a longtime area resident. Clarence was a sales associate for Anderson Little in Chicopee for over...

George Calkins

Dec 14, 2009

George H. Calkins, 79, died December 14, 2009 at Baystate Medical Center. Born in Monson September 24, 1930 to the late Harrison J. and Greta H. (Colburn) Calkins he has been a life long resident here. George joined the US Air Force in 1951 and served until 1955. He also was a Mason and belonged to the Day Spring...

Robert Begg

Dec 13, 2009

Robert leaves a cousin Mary D. Massa of New York, many friends and former work associates. Funeral services will be private. Lombard Funeral Home of Monson has been entrusted with his arrangements. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society 30 Speen Street Framingham, MA 01701.

Edith Hermanson

Dec 1, 2009

Edith was pre-deceased by her husband Dup/ Ernest W. Hermanson. She leaves their children Ernie Hermanson and his wife Kim of Holland, Ed Hermanson of Monson, Sheila Chabot and her partner Steve Valle of Wales, and Kathy Bodzioch and her husband Gary of Wales; ten grandchildren, Annie, Bill, Joey, Alicia, Jay, Jill, Abby, Nic, Whitney, and Stevi...

Raymond Dodson

Nov 30, 2009

Ray served in the Army during the Vietnam War. He was employed by KingWard Trailways in Chicopee for the past 15yrs until his illness in June of 2009. Ray was a member and past Master of Indian Orchard Masonic Lodge and a three time past Master of Day Spring Lodge in Monson and a member of Melha Shrine. He...

Dorothy Mason

Nov 11, 2009

She leaves her sister in-law Erika Mason of Monson; two nieces Kathleen Mason of Waterbury, CT and Deborah Hobson of White Plains, NY; two nephews, Robert Mason of Monson and David Hobson of Stafford Springs, CT and a grand niece and nephew Emily and Brian Roy of Waterbury, CT as well as many friends.

Funeral services will be at...

Dorothy Mason

Nov 11, 2009

Dorothy C. Mason, 89, was born in Springfield to the late Benjamin and Anna (Marsh) Mason. Dorothy was a lifelong resident of Monson. She was a graduate of Monson High School and was a member of the First Church of Monson, Congregational. Dot retired from Wilbraham and Monson Academy after many years as a secretary. Prior to working at...

Brian Clark

Oct 29, 2009

Brian K. Clark, 60, died peacefully at home October 29, 2009. Born in Springfield to the late George and Dorothy (Goldsmith) Clark he has been a resident of Monson for 40 years. Brian was a graduate of East Longmeadow High School and STCC where he received an associates degree in Computer Science. He was a self employed building and remodeling...

Sylvia Desantis

Oct 25, 2009

A graveside service will be held Monday, November 2, 2009 at 10am at Hillside Cemetery in Monson. Visitors will be received by the family after 11am at the DeSantis home to celebrate her life.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Sylvia DeSantis Scholarship Fund PO Box 358 Monson, MA 01057 or to the Investment Fund of the First...

Whitney Ralph

Oct 17, 2009

Whitney A. "Whit" Ralph, 58, died Saturday October 17, 2009. Born in Springfield May 27, 1951 to the late Whitney A. and Nora(Anthony) Ralph, he grew up in Springfield and was a resident there for many years before moving to Monson. Whit was a graduate of Classical High School, Springfield Technical Community College and Westfield State College. He was a...

W Hill

Oct 14, 2009

W. Scott "Grizz" Hill, 59, died peacefully October 14, 2009. Born in Upland, PA to Charles E. and Virginia M. (Willey) Hill, he has lived in Monson for many years. Scott was a graduate of Huron College and operated S&H Escort Service a trucking transportation company for many years. He enjoyed fishing and numerous sports. In his younger years,...

Donnie Putnam

Oct 8, 2009

Donnie S. Putnam, 36, became a star among the heavens with his spirit flying free, October 8, 2009. Born in Springfield, December 4, 1972 to Nancy (Krupke) Klisiewicz and Kurt A. Putnam he was a graduate of Minnechaug Regional High School. He served in the US Navy and was honorably discharged. Donnie obtained higher education and was a computer tech....

Joseph Densmore

Oct 7, 2009

Joseph S. Densmore, 25, died October 7, 2009 after a long and courageous battle with an illness. Born in Northampton, June 14, 1984 to Dennis Densmore and Christine (Cortis) Druckenmiller. He was a longtime resident of Monson before moving to Wilbraham 2 years ago. Joe was a graduate of Monson High School class of 2002 and a graduate of UMASS...

William Brown

Oct 5, 2009

William J. Brown, 47, of Monson Road died Monday, October 5, 2009. Born July 18, 1962 in Palmer to Clarence and Nancy (Morgan) Brown he has been a longtime resident of Wales. He was a yard supervisor for ESI, Inc. in Hopkinton, MA. Bill served with the US Marine Corps from 1980-1986. He was a...

Dorothy Greene

Oct 4, 2009

Dorothy E. Greene, 92, of Colonial Park, died Sunday, October 4, 2009. Born in Wales to the late Walter P. and Sadie (Royce) Baker, she was a longtime resident of Wales before moving to Brimfield 28 years ago. She owned and operated, along with her husband, Albert E. Greene, Greene Service Station in Wales for many years. Dorothy was also...

Sherwood Corish

Sep 5, 2009

Sherwood P. "Pot" Corish, 77 , of Palmer, died Saturday,September 5, 2009 at Mercy Medical Center in Springfield. Born October 13, 1931 in Palmer to the late John R. and Clara (Wilber) Corish he was a longtime resident of Monson before Moving to Belchertown for 22 years and most recently living in Palmer. "Pot" was a veteran of the...

Sherwood Corish

Sep 5, 2009

Sherwood P. "Pot" Corish, 77 , of Palmer, died Saturday,September 5, 2009 at Mercy Medical Center in Springfield. Born October 13, 1931 in Palmer to the late John R. and Clara (Wilber) Corish he was a longtime resident of Monson before Moving to Belchertown for 22 years and most recently living in Palmer. "Pot" was a veteran of the US...