Obituaries

Nov 29, 2023

Monson - Bonita M. Clavette, 42, passed away suddenly, November 29, 2023.  She was born in Hammond, Indiana on July 30, 1981, to Thad and Valerie (Van Alen) Clavette.  She was a high school graduate and a graduate of Northern Illinois University.  Bonita has lived in Monson for almost twenty years and has been a shift supervisor for the...

Nov 27, 2023

Monson-Steven J. Webster, 68, passed away Monday, November 27, 2023.  Steve was born September 30, 1955 in Palmer, MA to the late Ethelbert James and Edith (Moulton) Webster. He was a 1973 graduate of Monson Jr.-Sr. High School.  He later continued his education and received a Bachelor’s degree from University of Massachusetts in History and a Bachelor’s degree in...

Nov 24, 2023

Monson- Becky L. Cadieux, 43, passed away on November 24, 2023 after a long illness. She was born in Springfield to Lori Baer and David Cadieux on January 6, 1980. She grew up in Monson and later graduated from Pathfinder Regional High School’s horticulture program.

Becky was a member to both the FFA and was a fourth...

Nov 16, 2023

Monson- Donald A. Keyes, 67, passed away on Thursday, November 16, 2023.

He was born in Springfield on July 21, 1956 to the late Douglas C. and Eleanor M. (Habel) Keyes. He grew up in Hampden, and later graduated from Minneachaug Regional High School. He then spent his career as a sign maker and installer, specializing in...

Nov 13, 2023

Belchertown-Sharon L. (Belisle) Griswold, 74, passed away November 13, 2023 surrounded by love of family.  Sharon was born in Holyoke, May 28, 1949 to  Russell L. and Esther (Hickson) Belisle.  She was a graduate of Holyoke Catholic High School.  For many years she worked with the Holyoke Medical Group as a medical coder.

Sharon loved...

Nov 12, 2023

Brimfield-Janice D. (Smith) Flegert, 74, passed away November 12, 2023 surrounded by love of family. Janice was born in Springfield, Maine March 28, 1949 to George and Mildred (Mailman) Smith.  She grew up in Maine surrounded by 7 siblings and a large extended family. She moved to Brimfield where she made her home and raised her children.  She retired...

Nov 10, 2023

LEOMINSTER – Armand J. McGrath, 66, passed peacefully on Friday, November 10, 2023 at Leominster Rehabilitation and Nursing Center after a brief illness.

He was born in Leominster on November 1, 1957, son of the late Norman J. and Rosemarie J. (Blair) McGrath.  He attended Leominster High School where he ran track. He was an avid sports...

Nov 10, 2023

Brimfield-Paul E. Aucoin, 75, passed to a more peaceful place on November 10, 2023.  He was born in Bangor, Maine October 13, 1948, the second son of Earle and Merita (Marin) Aucoin. Five siblings would soon follow.  He was proud to have graduated from John Bapst High School in Bangor and then Boston College where he prepared for a...

Nov 9, 2023

Wales-Edward M. “Plumber” Serra, 63. November 25, 1959-November 9, 1923. Edward passed away at a family home after battling lung and bone cancer. He is predeceased by his parents Alice Serra and Edward Krawiec, and his adoptive father John Serra. He is survived by his son William Serra; sister, Karen Dorn and brothers, Ross, Joseph, and Anthony. He is...

Nov 8, 2023

Joanne M. Aldrich, 85, of Albany, Oregon, passed away surrounded by the love and comfort of her family.

The daughter of John and Marion (Kennedy) McCarthy, Joanne was born and raised in Springfield, MA, where she married Robert R. Aldrich at Holy Name Church on April 23, 1960. Following graduation from Cathedral High School, Joanne began a...

Nov 8, 2023

Holyoke-Gloria (Yeomans) Ellsworth Morneau, 93, passed away Wednesday, November 8, 2023 surrounded by love of family and friends, after a battle with cancer.  She was born July 29, 1930 in Beverly, MA to the late Richard W. and Lillian (Urch) Yeomans.  Gloria loved life to the fullest. She enjoyed shopping with her sister Deb and playing dominos...

Nov 7, 2023

Monson -Jeramiah Joseph Bednarski, beloved son, brother, uncle and friend, passed away unexpectedly at the age of 43 on November 7, 2023.

Jeramy was born on November 1, 1980 to his loving parents, Richard A. Bednarski and Nancy K. Smith-Bednarski.

Jeramy loved his parents, brothers, sister and friends. He leaves his father and...

Nov 5, 2023

Palmer-Marshal D. Usher, 51, passed away at home November 5, 2023.  Marshall was born October 3, 1972 in Ware to the late Marshall B. and Nancy A. (Kibbe) Usher.  He grew up in Monson and has lived in Palmer for many years.  Marshall worked at Dan Wesson Arms in Monson and later Ceric Fabrications in Ayer, MA.

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Nov 2, 2023

Goshen - Ronald "Ronnie" G. Rehor, 66, passed away November 2, 2023, with his lifelong partner Debbie and sister Cheryl by his side at Cooley-Dickinson Hospital in Northampton.  Ronnie was born in Springfield, January 5,1957 to the late Edwin J. Rehor, Sr. and L. Edna (Devlin) Rehor.

Ronnie was a 1975 graduate of Palmer High School, where...

Oct 30, 2023

Wales-Teresa A. (Farquhar) Carrigan, 60, passed away Monday, October 30, 2023.  Teresa was born in Palmer, September 8, 1963 to the late Douglas A. and Genevieve A. (Parrow) Farquhar.  She was a graduate of Monson High School and continued her education receiving a certificate as a CNA.  Teresa worked in area nursing homes and extended her career to by...

Oct 25, 2023

Palmer- Daniel H. Wiesner, 91, of Palmer passed away Wednesday, October 25, 2023.  Dan was born in Springfield, February 4, 1932 to the late Henry and Mildred (Jones) Wiesner.  He was a graduate of Springfield Trade Class of 1949.  Dan served in the US Air Force and was honorably discharged in 1953.

Dan lived in Hampden, Monson,...

Oct 25, 2023

Monson- Candace J. (Crawford) Young, 78, passed away Wednesday, October 25, 2023.  Candace was born in Gardner, MA November 15, 1944 to the late Carlton R and Lottie J. (Simpson) Crawford.  She was a graduate of Athol High School and has been a resident of Monson for many years.  Candace retired from Quaboag Transfer after 24 years as a...

Oct 16, 2023

Warren- Gary K. Lyons, 82, of Warren, October 16, 2023.  Gary was born in Englewood, NJ, May 3, 1941 to the late Robert and Dorothy (Klewin) Lyons.  He was a graduate of Monson High School and the University of Massachusetts, Amherst.  Gary spent his career as an underwriter at the Massachusetts Mutual Insurance Company in Springfield.  He...

Oct 14, 2023

East Longmeadow- Douglas W. Walker, 91, passed away peacefully, October 14, 2023 at the home of his daughter.  Doug was born in West Springfield, September 5, 1932 to the late Raymond and Thelma Walker.  He was a graduate of West Springfield High School, Class of 1950 of which he was the Class President. He was predeceased by...

Oct 7, 2023

MONSON - Richard E. Guertin, 83, of Monson, a retired vice-president of the Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Co in Springfield, MA, passed away peacefully on October 7, 2023 after a short illness. He began his career at Mass Mutual in the company's mail room, and held several executive positions before retiring as an executive officer.

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