Obituaries
Obituary Notices
Ronald J Padykula
Apr 20, 2026
Monson-Ronald J Padykula, born on January 8, 1947, in Ware, Massachusetts, peacefully passed away at home on April 20, 2026 at the age of 79. He was a dedicated family man, a proud veteran, and a committed public servant.
Ron dedicated over 27 years of his life to the State of Connecticut Department of Correction, where he earned recognition for his...
Paul E Sullivan
Apr 18, 2026
Monson-Paul E. Sullivan, 73, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 18, 2026, after an eight-year battle with Alzheimer’s disease.
Paul was born in Palmer, Massachusetts, to the late Frederick and Marjorie (Dearden) Sullivan, and spent most of his life in Monson, a community he loved and remained deeply connected to throughout his life. A proud graduate of Monson High School, Class...
Brian D Anderson
Apr 10, 2026
Belchertown-Brian D. Anderson, 61, a dedicated craftsman and beloved member of the community, passed away peacefully at home on April 10, 2026 after a brief illness. Born in Palmer, MA, Brian’s life was marked by his unwavering commitment to quality, community, and family.
Brian, (aka: Dad, B.A, Junior, Mai Tai Guy, Uncle B, or just plain “B”), was a graduate of...
Teri M Thomas
Apr 8, 2026
Monson-Teri M. Thomas, 66, passed away on April 8, 2026, at Baystate Medical Center in Springfield after a short period of declining health. Born on September 5, 1959, in Palmer, Massachusetts, to Charles W. and Constance M. (Dow) Madison. Teri was a life long resident of Monson. She was a proud graduate of Pathfinder Regional Vocational Technical High School.
Throughout her...
Izabella Monticello
Apr 7, 2026
Monson-Izabella Monticello, 61, born on October 23, 1964, in Springfield, passed away at home on April 7, 2026. She was an assembler at Mustang Motor Cycle Products, where she applied her skill and dedication throughout her career. Izabella was known for her fun and caring nature, qualities that endeared her to all who knew her.
As a passionate lover of animation...
Janice G Gouvin
Apr 7, 2026
Janice G. Gouvin 1946–2026 Janice G. Gouvin, of Monson, passed away peacefully on April 7, 2026, after a brief illness. She was born Janice Talmadge on August 23, 1946, in Ware, Massachusetts.
Janice was a devoted and caring woman who spent many years working at the Monson Developmental Center as kitchen staff and a direct care attendant. Her dedication to her...
Faith G Morin
Apr 4, 2026
Douglas/Wales-Faith G. Morin, 76, born on October 1, 1949, in Stafford Springs, Connecticut, passed away on April 4, 2026, at UMass Hospital in Webster, Massachusetts. She was a woman who treasured her family and found joy in the simple pleasures of life.
Faith was a graduate of Springfield Trade School, where she became a licensed cosmetologist and hairdresser. She devoted many...
John B Thompson
Apr 4, 2026
Monson - John B. Thompson, born January 15, 1944, passed away peacefully at his home on April 4, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family.
John was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and great-great-grandfather whose life was defined not only by what he built with his hands, but by the love, laughter, and steady presence he gave to those...
Norma J Buckley
Mar 30, 2026
Monson-Norma Jean (Boussy) Buckley, age 85, passed away peacefully on March 30th at home after a long battle with cancer, surrounded by family, friends, and her beloved pets Pearl and Jolene. She was born in Springfield, MA November 1, 1941 and was a long time resident of Hampden before moving to Monson in 2001.
Norma was predeceased by her parents, Norman...
Douglas P Tetreault
Mar 30, 2026
Brimfield-Douglas P. Tetreault, 61, was born on June 22, 1964, in Springfield. He passed away on March 30, 2026, at U-Mass Memorial Hospital, surrounded by his family.
Doug graduated from Tantasqua Regional High School. Throughout his career, he worked as a heavy equipment crane operator for Titan Roofing and was a proud member of Local 98 Operating Engineers. He was...
James E Meurisse, Jr
Mar 20, 2026
Monson/ Bennington, NH - James E. Meurisse, Jr., 91, known affectionately as Jim, was born on February 2, 1935, in Hartford, Connecticut. He lived a full and meaningful life until his passing on March 20, 2026, in Merrimack, New Hampshire.
Jim attended Monson Schools during his early years. He served honorably in the United States Army and remained connected to his...
Frances St. Onge
Mar 6, 2026
South Dennis — Frances (Forys) St. Onge, 78, passed away on Friday, March 6, 2026 at Manatee Memorial Hospital following a long illness.
Frances was born on May 19, 1947 and was the daughter of the late Stanley Forys and Stella R. (Zombik) Forys. She was a graduate of Chicopee High School and spent most of her life in Monson, Massachusetts....
Cecelia A Garvan
Mar 6, 2026
Palmer-Cecelia “Cece” A. Garvan, born January 27, 1941 in Springfield, passed away peacefully on March 6, 2026 at Baystate Medical Center in Springfield.
Cecelia was a graduate of Palmer High School. After graduating, she worked for Church Company as a bookkeeper and later for Zero Manufacturing in the personnel department, where she formed many lasting relationships and fond memories over the...
James "Rick" Brady
Feb 26, 2026
Palmer-James "Jim", "Rick" his closest friends called him "Diamond Jim" Brady, a longtime member of the community, passed away peacefully on February 26, 2026, in East Longmeadow, at the age of 79. He was born on November 21, 1946, in El Centro, California.
Rick served in the Army during the Vietnam War with honor. After his military service, he worked for...
John & Linda Lynch
Feb 19, 2026
John P. “J” Lynch, Sr. (1950–2026) and Linda J. (Bailey) Lynch (1953–2026)
Monson-John and Linda Lynch, devoted husband and wife for nearly six decades, passed away together on Thursday, February 19, 2026, during a tragic house fire. Their untimely passing is heartbreaking and reflects the profound truth of their lives: they walked every path side by side, and they left this...
Rhonda L Gosselin
Feb 15, 2026
Amherst-Rhonda L. Gosselin, 67, born on October 21, 1958, in Newport, Vermont, passed away peacefully on February 15, 2026, in Holyoke, Massachusetts. Rhonda had a dedicated career, spending many years in retail management at Steiger's Department Store before transitioning to become a claims processor at Mass Mutual Insurance Company.
She was a proud graduate of Granby High School and continued her...
Joyce B Cookman
Feb 14, 2026
Monson-Joyce (Boudreau) Cookman 95, passed away February 14, 2026 holding hands with her twin sister Joan. She was born on October 23rd, 1930 in Hartford, CT to the late Edmund and Irene (Papineau) Boudreau.
Joyce is survived by her siblings; her twin sister Joan Genholt, Lillian Carpenter, her husband Harold; who all live in Monson, as well as Donald Boudreau and...
William Thomas Brown Jr.
Feb 12, 2026
Oro Valley, AZ-William (Bill) Thomas Brown Jr., born April 24, 1950, in Palmer, Massachusetts, passed away peacefully on February 12, 2026, in Tucson, Arizona.
A proud graduate of Palmer High School, Class of 1968, Bill went on to attend New Mexico Highlands University, where he earned his bachelor’s degree and was inducted into the prestigious Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society in...
Elizabeth F Gibb
Feb 12, 2026
Monson-Elizabeth F Gibb, born on April 18, 1939, in Salem, New Jersey, passed away on February 12, 2026, in Palmer, Massachusetts, surrounded by the love of her family. Mrs. Gibb spent her life nurturing young minds as an elementary school teacher at Faith Baptist Christian Academy in Palmer for many years. Her strong dedication to education extended beyond the classroom,...
Miriam J Pincince
Jan 25, 2026
Monson-Miriam J. Pincince, 73, born in Stafford Springs, CT in 1952, daughter of Vera (Curnan) and Roger R. Pincince. She was a 1970 Graduate of Ursuline Academy for Girls in Springfield, MA and a 1975 graduate of Anna Maria College in Paxton, MA with a Bachelor's degree in Music Education. She returned to college at Worcester State College and majored...
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