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Margaret Gray Colson Devot, age 101, passed away peacefully at Loomis Village on Sunday, July 18, 2021. She was born in Glasgow, Scotland on Jan 2, 1920, the first child of Margaret and John Gray of Gowan. John left for America in 1924. On Nov. 1925, after he was settled with his job and home, his wife and children, Margaret, Gilbert, and Agnes joined him, arriving on the U.S.S. Baltic. Their new home was City Point in Boston, within walking distance of the ocean and entrance to Castle Island. Years later, they moved to the Codman Hill area of Dorchester and brother, John was born. Margaret was in the first graduating class of the Woodrow Wilson School and later graduated from Dorchester...

Francis John Wisgirda, 81, of Monson, passed away peacefully at his residence on July 10, 2021, surrounded by the people who truly cared for him. Francis, born in Brockton, Ma on March 9, 1940, was the oldest child of John and Mary (Trainovicz) Wisgirda. He journeyed west to Monson in 1949 as a pioneer for his time, where he resided for the remainder of his life. Francis will be dearly missed by all who knew him, including his brother Robert and his wife, Elizabeth of Delaware; his nieces, Jill and Kristin, and his nephew Joseph; his grand-nieces and nephew, Phoenix, Allison, Samantha and Logan; as well as many extended family members and friends. Visitation for Francis will...

Donald W. Gallant, 79, passed away June 29, 2021. He was born on November 25, 1941 in Springfield to the late Theodore Walter and Blanche (Hould) Gallant. Don was preceded in death by his wife, Ann (Sampson) Gallant. He leaves a son, John N. Gallant of VT; granddaughter, Kayla Gallant; and sisters, Carol Goulet and Lucille Gallant.

Ralph H. Verrier, 88, died Tuesday, June 22, 2021 at Grand Strand Medical Center in Myrtle Beach, SC. Born in Biddeford, Maine he attended local schools and went on to graduate from Springfield Community College. He was a production worker for 24 years and a System Specialist for 16 years at Monsanto, Co. in Indian Orchard, MA, retiring in 1991. He was an avid communicant at St. Christopher's Church in Brimfield and also belonged to Local 288 ALF-CIO. Ralph will be dearly missed by all who knew him, including his loving wife Priscilla A. (Bourque) Verrier; his five children, Robert (Odette) Verrier of Plattsburgh, NY, Kathleen (Richard) Worthing of Conway, SC, Joanne (Gary) Wood of...

With heavy hearts the family of Maureen T. (O'Connor) L'Abbee announces her passing on June 4, 2021 at Holyoke Hospital. She was born in Holyoke, Massachusetts on February 5, 1943 to the late Everett J. and Alice (Habrowska) O'Connor. Maureen lived in Holyoke and West Springfield and attended Catholic school in her early years. Her family later moved to Granby where she attended Granby Schools. She attended South Hadley High School and graduated in 1961. Granby High School had not been built yet. She attended Becker Junior College and worked for her Father at Everett J. O'Connor Insurance Agency in Holyoke. She also worked for The Osborne Clinic in Agawam and finished her working...

Monson- Emily Jean (Watson) Wight, 89, passed away peacefully at her home on Thursday, June 3, 2021. Daughter of the late Paul and Addie (Hill) Watson, she was born in Kennebunk, Maine on September 5, 1931. Emily was a graduate of Becker Junior College in Worcester, MA where she played college basketball. Emily and Roland built Yogi Bear Jellystone Park at Sturbridge Pinelake and Poland Spring Campground in Poland, Maine. Emily spent her later years with the love of her life of 65 years in Kennebunk, Maine where she rode the waves until 80 years old and ate peanut butter sandwiches on the beach. She also spent time in Sanibel, Florida where she spent her days walking on the shore, doing the...

F.Stephen Woods, 70, passed away June 3, 2021. Born in Natick on December 21, 1950, he was the son of the late Philip H. and Helen J. (Mundy) Woods. Stephen grew up in Natick and raised his family in Springfield and Belchertown. For the past few years, he has lived in the Three Rivers section of Palmer. From 1970-1976, he proudly served his country in the National Guard. Stephen worked for various building material companies throughout New England during his working career, most recently being employed at Boilard Lumber. He was a communicant of Bethany Charismatic Catholic Church and devoted to the church and it's members. Stephen loved to dance with his late wife, Carol, they were...

Reinette E. (Levesque) Barton, 86, passed away May 10, 2021. Born in Biddeford, Maine on July 10, 1934, she was the only daughter of Aimee and Lillian (Mayotte) Levesque. Reinette grew up in MA and raised her family here. She has lived with her daughter in Monson since (2011). In her leisure, Reinette enjoyed knitting, playing Club pogo on the computer and was previously a part of bowling leagues in both Spencer and E.Brookfield. During her working career, Reinette was employed at both nursing homes and hospitals, where she worked and cared for patients as a LPN. She will be dearly missed by her children, Joseph LaFlower and wife Sheila of Warren, Aimee D. LaFlower of Spencer, Daniel...

Barbara E. (Brown) Judge, 96, passed away at Blake Medical Center of Bradenton, FL., on Sunday, April 11, 2021, following a fall near her home. The daughter of the late Walter and Elizabeth Brown of Meriden, CT., Mrs. Judge majored in economics at Smith College and participated in alumnae activities throughout her life. She supported numerous community, charitable and cultural causes each year; she also enjoyed walking the beaches of Groton Long Point and Anna Maria Island, playing bridge, reading, working in her community libraries, and spending time with good friends. She was predeceased by her husband and work partner of 51 years, Martin (Peter) Judge, CPA, LLB, of Holyoke,...

Barbara E. (Brown) Judge, 96, passed away at Blake Medical Center of Bradenton, FL., on Sunday, April 11, 2021, following a fall near her home. The daughter of the late Walter and Elizabeth Brown of Meriden, CT., Mrs. Judge majored in economics at Smith College and participated in alumnae activities throughout her life. She supported numerous community, charitable and cultural causes each year; she also enjoyed walking the beaches of Groton Long Point and Anna Maria Island, playing bridge, reading, working in her community libraries, and spending time with good friends. She was predeceased by her husband and work partner of 51 years, Martin (Peter) Judge, CPA, LLB, of Holyoke,...

Leonard D. McKinstry II, 74, passed away March 31, 2021. He was born on February 25, 1947 in Southbridge to the late Leonard and Lorraine (Vincent) McKinstry. Leonard graduated from Charlton High in 1966 where his interest in agriculture began to blossom. He enjoyed watching professional sports, playing card games with friends and family and loved to travel, living in many states within the U.S. to include Hawaii, California, and Kentucky. Leonard moved to West Warren in 2015. He frequently visited the W. Warren Senior Center where he made many lasting friendships. His family will always remember him as being hard working and always willing to help others. He loved nature and animals and was...

Palmer- Camille Nancy Wilson , 82, passed away at home February 12, 2021 with her loving children by her side. She was born on July 18, 1938 in Boston, Massachusetts to Palimio (Paul) and Carmela (Maccaroni) Savoia. She was a "West Ender who resided in Medford Massachusetts". Camille previously worked as a hair stylist and took great pride in what she did. She will be forever missed by her sons, Richard, Peter, and Stephen Maglio; and by her daughter, Donna Jaye Semon. She also leaves behind 10 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren and many dear friends. Due to current restrictions, Camille's services will be held privately and at the discretion of her family. In lieu of flowers,...

Laurence R. Boudriault, 65, passed away at home suddenly January 5, 2020. He was born on December 31, 1955 in Palmer, Massachusetts to Leonard R. and Jacqueline M. (Levesque) Boudriault. He was raised in Brimfield and later lived in Sturbridge and Charlton. He graduated from Tantasqua Regional High School. He recently retired from Essilor-Gentex Optics Inc Dudley and was previously employed at the American Optical Inc Southbridge. Laurence enjoyed many good times with friends and neighbors at Glen Echo, boating, American history, painting and woodworking. He will be deeply missed by his mother, Jacqueline (Levesque) Boudriault of Brimfield, sister, Suzanne Phifer of Brimfield, brothers,...

Cynthia Anne Adams was born on June 30, 1954 in Northampton, MA and passed of natural causes on December 25, 2020 in Brimfield, MA. She lived her early life in Amherst MA and graduated from Amherst Regional High School in 1972. She went on to earn a bachelor degree from UMass Amherst. Cindy had a very competitive spirit which was on full display while playing in multiple softball leagues in Amherst, on the volleyball court and in every other sport, board or card game she participated in. She was passionate about the arts and loved theatre and dance. Cindy was a gifted interpreter of astrology and tarot cards. She was also a writer and enjoyed interacting with other writers, always eager to...

Cynthia Anne Adams was born on June 30, 1954 in Northampton, MA and passed of natural causes on December 25, 2020 in Brimfield, MA. She lived her early life in Amherst MA and graduated from Amherst Regional High School in 1972. She went on to earn a bachelor degree from UMass Amherst. Cindy had a very competitive spirit which was on full display while playing in multiple softball leagues in Amherst, on the volleyball court and in every other sport, board or card game she participated in. She was passionate about the arts and loved theatre and dance. Cindy was a gifted interpreter of astrology and tarot cards. She was also a writer and enjoyed interacting with other writers, always eager to...

William "Bud" F. Roberts, 96, previously of Washington Rd. passed away December 4, 2020 at Overlook Masonic Health Care in Charlton. Born in Springfield on July 7, 1924, he was the son of the Ernest G. and Nellie M. (Lynn) Roberts. Bud lived in Brimfield since 1937, previously residing in Three Rivers, Bondsville and Springfield. In 2015 he moved to Overlook Masonic Home in Charlton. Bud was a veteran of WWII in the U.S. Army Air Force and continued his service to his country for 30 years in the U.S. Air Force Reserve, obtaining the rank of Senior Master Sergeant. After 26 years of employment, Bud retired in 1986 from Tambrands, where he was a supervisor in the machine shop. He was...

Richard H. Dexter, 89, passed away September 9, 2020 at home surrounded by family. He was born on March 23, 1931 in Webster, MA to the late Ernest and Viola (Young) Dexter. Richard previously worked as a kitchen stock supervisor at Amherst College for 28 years. He loved motorcycles, raising Llamas and various animals, camping, gardening, collecting model cars and yard work. Richard was a member of the Lions Club and was notably the oldest member of his chapter. Richard was preceded in death by his first wife of 61 years, Ruth (Cleveland) Dexter, in 2014. He will be forever missed by his wife Phyllis (Montross) Dexter and his children, Regina Wright and partner David, Marlene Rule and husband...

Carl Merton (Mert) Mortensen, age 96, a resident of Holyoke MA (formerly of Chicopee and Woburn MA) died peacefully on Thursday, July 2, 2020 at Renaissance Manor on Cabot in Holyoke, after a brief period of declining health. He was the husband of Marjorie L. Mortensen. Their 70th wedding anniversary would have been this autumn. Carl was born in 1924, the eldest son of the late Carl and Esther (Haskell) Mortensen. He was a US Navy Veteran having served aboard the USS Essex aircraft carrier in WWII. In March, 2010 Carl was proud to participate in an Honor Flight trip to Washington, D.C. for WWII Veterans. Prior to the War, he was a member of the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCCs)...

David George Rhodes, 58, passed away unexpectedly on June 9, 2020. David was born in Worcester and raised in Oxford. He leaves his children Danika L. Rhodes and Tyler H. Rhodes of Auburn; a grandson Colton Rhodes; his mother Barbara Rathel Mangelinkx and step-father Robert Mangelinkx of Worcester; his step-mother Helen Regis of Quinebaug, Ct; his sister Diane Rhodes Gregoire of Holland; his step-sisters Linda Neff and Sue Regis of Charlton; his former wife Jann Rhodes of Auburn; his nephew Leo Gregoire of Holland; many aunts; uncles; nieces; nephews; cousins and friends. David was predeceased by his father George Dana Rhodes; and his brother-in-law Leo P. Gregoire. He will be fondly...

William K. Fay, P.E. is hard to put into words. He was unique and marched to the beat of his own drum. Born to Norman Daniel Fay and Louisa Fay on March 29, 1954 in Framingham, MA. He was a loved husband, father, grandfather, uncle, friend, teacher, and engineer. He leaves his wife Karen Fay and children Felicite LaFortune, Celeste Fay, William D. B. Fay, Ronald Johnson, Timothy and Roberta Westerman, Hilarie and Jason Woodsmall, and Dan and Brittney Westerman. He leaves 7 grandchildren, JJ, Jack and Grace Woodsmall, Avril, Alec, Benjamin and baby Isabelle Westerman. He leaves his sister Cheryl Fisk and brother Warren Fay. He is pre-deceased by his brother Stephen Fay. He leaves his...

Elizabeth Lambert, 99, loving wife of the late Dr. Pierre D. Lambert, passed away peacefully on February 26th surrounded by loved ones at Loomis Village in South Hadley, MA. In lieu of flowers, the family welcomes donations to the MSPCA and the Nature Conservancy in her honor. Services will be held at the family's discretion.