Monica (Fournier) Lindberg passed away on March 27, 2026 under the devoted care of Harmony House and Baystate Home Health (Hospice), with loved ones present.

Born on January 3, 1936 in North Troy Vermont, Monica was proud of her French-Canadian heritage and her early formative years on East Hill farm, attending a one room schoolhouse. Together with her parents, Gerard and Juliette (LaChance) Fournier, and her sister Lucille, the family eventually moved south, settling in the Aldenville section of Chicopee.

Monica attended St Joan of Arc grammar school in Chicopee among a tight knit group of peers who kept in touch afterwards over the miles via correspondence and across decades through reunions. She was a proud graduate of Cathedral High School and was grateful for the foundation her education provided her, and for the enduring friendships formed there.

Attention to detail and diligence were hallmarks of Monica’s meaningful work experiences. She brought her work ethic to Stonybroook AFB, the Advertising Corporation of America, roles in the Plains School PTA, and work as a paraprofessional for South Hadley Public Schools. Her professionalism, institutional knowledge, and steady presence were evident during her long tenure as Public Affairs Specialist at Westover Air Reserve Base. Monica cherished the friends she made at Westover, stayed in touch with them over the years, and loved the many outings she had with those incredible people. Post “retirement”, Monica brought her thoroughness to her position as a South Hadley election worker and many years at the BIG E where she deftly staffed the information booth.

Monica thrived on her friendships and on being a good neighbor throughout the phases of her life. She cherished her days venturing to Birdland in NYC on the train with girlfriends and being part of the thriving Karen Drive/Leaping Wells Reservoir neighborhood where she lived with her family for decades. In her final neighborhood on West Summit Street she continued to establish strong bonds, and the family is grateful for the community there.

Language, communication, and music were vital components of Monica’s life. She was a formidable conversationalist and fond of crossword puzzles. Her love of music spanned genres and she attended numerous jazz concerts in venues great and small. Her grandsons’ band performances brought great joy to her and had top billing in her heart. She was a regular walker in her Canal Park neighborhood and cherished her decades of walks along Ogunquit Beach.

Monica is survived by her children, Karen Grycel and her husband Ed of Wilbraham and Karl Lindberg and his wife Nicole (Remy) of Granby. She was deeply devoted to and is lovingly remembered by her grandsons Jacob (Ally) Grycel of Littleton, Ethan (Lee) Grycel of Wilbraham, Dalton Remy and his wife Jessica of Fresno, California and Neil Lindberg of Granby. She also leaves her dear great-granddaughter, Charlotte Remy of Fresno, California, and many cousins, nieces, nephews and family friends with whom she had steadfast relationships.

Monica was predeceased by her sister Lucille Choquette of Holyoke and brother-in-law Norman Choquette, and her nephews, Bruce and Mark Choquette of Chicopee.

Monica and her family are grateful for the years of care and critical interventions provided by staff at the Damour Cancer Center and Infusion Services, particularly Dr. Prarthna Bardwaj and NP Candace Bignell. The humanity and expertise of Baystate’s Home Health Hospice workers (Laura DiPaola , Mary Ann Catanzaro ) and resource nurses were integral to Monica’s well-being in her last months. The welcoming embrace of the Harmony House hospice home in Chicopee, led by Tania Spear provided crucial final comfort. Our family would also like to extend heartfelt appreciation for Baystate CNP Theresa Lind for her wit and wisdom in truly caring about and for Monica.

Arrangements were entrusted to O’Brien Family Funeral Home & Cremation Services of South Hadley. Informal visiting hours will be held on Saturday, April 25 from 2-4pm. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in memory of Monica to Baystate Home Health Services (Baystate Health Foundation) and Harmony House of Western Massachusetts.