Marian (Hollingshead) Kazlas

Palmer-Marian Kazlas, 93, passed away Wednesday, August 7, 2019 surrounded by the love of family. Marian was born and raised in Walsall, England. She moved to the United States following WWII with her first husband Frank Allen and young son, Christopher Allen.  She became a US Citizen and lived in Western, MA until moving to Monson in 1992 and most recently living in Palmer. Marian was a volunteer at both the Monson and Palmer Senior Centers She attended First Church of Monson, Congregational.  She loved playing "Bingo". Her greatest joy came from spending time with her family.

The family would like to thank Judy's Angels Care in Hadley and Baystate Hospice for the care and compassion Marian received.

Marian was predeceased by her second husband, Peter Kazlas in 2005. She was also predeceased by her first husband, Frank Allen (1979) and her son, Christopher Allen (1985).  She leaves her daughter Pamela Lynch and her husband James of Palmer; a son, Frank Allen and his wife Robin of Monson; two sisters, Nora Dalzall and Ellen Bale both of England; four grandchildren, Susan North and her husband Rodney of Palmer, Jimmie Lynch of Agawam, Scott Lynch and his wife Andrea of South Hadley and Tyler Allen of Palmer; six great grandchildren, Nicholas, Brittany, Andrew, Kevin, Benjamin and Grayce; and her beloved cat "Molly"

All services are private.

Memorial contributions may be made to Baystate Hospice, 280 Chestnut St, 6th Floor Foundation Office, Springfield, MA 01199 or to Judy's Angels Care 245 Russell St, Suite 21C, Hadley MA 01035.  Lombard Funeral Home of Monson has been entrusted with Marian's care.

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