Wales (Hampden County, MA)

Notable Births & Deaths for Wales ...

Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Wales. Please note that while we are collecting data on an ongoing basis, it's a big task and it's unlikely that our list will ever be more than a sample.

Astrid Allwyn (Actress)
- She was born in Manchester (CT) on November 27, 1905 (a Monday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on March 31, 1978 (a Friday).
- Manchester is located in Hartford County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the southwest of Wales (which is located in Hampden County).
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 72.
- She is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Astrid Allwyn<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Wales to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale
George Thorndike Angell (Social reformer)
- He was born in Southbridge (MA) on June 5, 1823 (a Thursday) and died in Boston (MA) on March 16, 1909 (a Tuesday).
- Southbridge is located in Worcester County and is 9 miles [14.5 km] to the east of Wales (which is located in Hampden County).
- Boston is located in Suffolk County, Massachusetts.
- At the time of his death, he was 85.
- He is buried at Mt. Auburn Cemetery, which is located in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for George Thorndike Angell<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Mt. Auburn Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Mt. Auburn Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Wales to Mt. Auburn Cemetery
John Ashton (Actor)
- Full name: John David Ashton
- He was born in Springfield (MA) on February 22, 1948 (a Sunday) and died in Fort Collins (CO) on September 26, 2024 (a Thursday).
- Springfield is located 19 miles [30.6 km] to the west of Wales. Both communities are located in Hampden County.
- Fort Collins is located in Larimer County, Colorado.
- At the time of his death, he was 76.
- The body was cremated.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for John Ashton<1>
Harvey Ross Ball (Illustrator - creator of the Smiley Face logo)
- He was born in Worcester (MA) on July 10, 1921 (a Sunday) and died in Worcester (MA) on April 12, 2001 (a Thursday).
- Worcester is located in Worcester County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the northeast of Wales (which is located in Hampden County).
- Worcester is located in Worcester County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the northeast of Wales (which is located in Hampden County).
- At the time of his death, he was 79.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Harvey Ross Ball<1>
Martin F. 'Marty' Barrett (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Port Henry (NY) in November 1860 and died in Holyoke (MA) on January 29, 1910 (a Saturday).
- Port Henry is located in Essex County, New York.
- Holyoke is located 22 miles [35.4 km] to the northwest of Wales. Both communities are located in Hampden County.
- He is buried at St. Jerome Cemetery, located 22 miles [35.4 km] to the west northwest of Wales. The cemetery is located in Hampden County, Massachusetts.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Martin F. 'Marty' Barrett<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for St. Jerome Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to St. Jerome Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Wales to St. Jerome Cemetery
Marion Eugenie Bauer (Composer, author)
- She was born in Walla Walla (WA) on August 15, 1882 (a Tuesday) and died in South Hadley (MA) on August 9, 1955 (a Tuesday).
- Walla Walla is located in Walla Walla County, Washington.
- South Hadley is located in Hampshire County and is 22 miles [35.4 km] to the northwest of Wales (which is located in Hampden County).
- At the time of her death, she was 73.
- She is buried at Kensico Cemetery, which is located in Westchester County, New York.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Marion Eugenie Bauer<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Kensico Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Kensico Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Wales to Kensico Cemetery
Martin 'Marty' Bergen (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in North Brookfield (MA) on October 25, 1871 (a Wednesday) and died in North Brookfield (MA) on January 19, 1900 (a Friday).
- North Brookfield is located in Worcester County and is 15 miles [24.1 km] to the northeast of Wales (which is located in Hampden County).
- North Brookfield is located in Worcester County and is 15 miles [24.1 km] to the northeast of Wales (which is located in Hampden County).
- At the time of his death, he was 28.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Martin 'Marty' Bergen<1>
William Aloysius Bergen (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in North Brookfield (MA) on June 13, 1878 (a Thursday) and died in Worcester (MA) on December 19, 1943 (a Sunday).
- North Brookfield is located in Worcester County and is 15 miles [24.1 km] to the northeast of Wales (which is located in Hampden County).
- Worcester is located in Worcester County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the northeast of Wales (which is located in Hampden County).
- At the time of his death, he was 65.
- He is buried at St. John's Cemetery, located 37 miles [59.5 km] to the north northeast of Wales. The cemetery is located in Worcester County, Massachusetts.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for William Aloysius Bergen<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for St. John's Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to St. John's Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Wales to St. John's Cemetery
Donald Bevan (Playwright, screenwriter, artist)
- Full name: Donald Joseph Bevan
- He was born in Holyoke (MA) on January 16, 1920 (a Friday) and died in Studio City (CA) on May 29, 2013 (a Wednesday).
- Holyoke is located 22 miles [35.4 km] to the northwest of Wales. Both communities are located in Hampden County.
- Studio City is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 93.
- He is buried at Riverside National Cemetery, which is located in Riverside County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Donald Bevan<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Riverside National Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Riverside National Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Wales to Riverside National Cemetery
Elizabeth Bishop (Poet)
- She was born in Worcester (MA) on February 8, 1911 (a Wednesday) and died in Boston (MA) on October 6, 1979 (a Saturday).
- Worcester is located in Worcester County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the northeast of Wales (which is located in Hampden County).
- Boston is located in Suffolk County, Massachusetts.
- At the time of her death, she was 68.
- She is buried at Hope Cemetery, located 23 miles [37 km] to the east northeast of Wales. The cemetery is located in Worcester County, Massachusetts.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Elizabeth Bishop<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Hope Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Hope Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Wales to Hope Cemetery
Kitty Bransfield (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Worcester (MA) on January 7, 1875 (a Thursday) and died in Worcester (MA) on May 1, 1947 (a Thursday).
- Worcester is located in Worcester County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the northeast of Wales (which is located in Hampden County).
- Worcester is located in Worcester County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the northeast of Wales (which is located in Hampden County).
- At the time of his death, he was 72.
- He is buried at St. John's Cemetery, located 37 miles [59.5 km] to the north northeast of Wales. The cemetery is located in Worcester County, Massachusetts.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Kitty Bransfield<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for St. John's Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to St. John's Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Wales to St. John's Cemetery
Jesse Cail 'Crab' Burkett (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Wheeling (WV) on December 4, 1868 (a Friday) and died in Worcester (MA) on May 27, 1953 (a Wednesday).
- Wheeling is located in Ohio County, West Virginia.
- Worcester is located in Worcester County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the northeast of Wales (which is located in Hampden County).
- At the time of his death, he was 84.
- He is buried at St. John's Cemetery, located 37 miles [59.5 km] to the north northeast of Wales. The cemetery is located in Worcester County, Massachusetts.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Jesse Cail 'Crab' Burkett<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for St. John's Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to St. John's Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Wales to St. John's Cemetery
Eric Carle (Author)
- He was born in Syracuse (NY) on June 25, 1929 (a Tuesday) and died in Northampton (MA) on May 23, 2021 (a Sunday).
- Syracuse is located in Onondaga County, New York.
- Northampton is located in Hampshire County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the northwest of Wales (which is located in Hampden County).
- At the time of his death, he was 91.
- We don't have any burial details.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Eric Carle<1>
Barbara Carroll (Musician)
- She was born in Worcester (MA) on January 25, 1925 (a Sunday) and died in New York (NY) on February 12, 2017 (a Sunday).
- Worcester is located in Worcester County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the northeast of Wales (which is located in Hampden County).
- New York is located in Kings County, New York.
- At the time of her death, she was 92.
- She is buried at Mt. Judah Cemetery, which is located in Queens County, New York.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Barbara Carroll<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Mt. Judah Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Mt. Judah Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Wales to Mt. Judah Cemetery
Gail Castleberry (Actress)
- She was born in Springfield (MA) on August 3, 1957 (a Saturday) and died in Santa Monica (CA) on December 4, 2003 (a Thursday).
- Springfield is located 19 miles [30.6 km] to the west of Wales. Both communities are located in Hampden County.
- Santa Monica is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 46.
- She is buried at Oak Grove Cemetery, located 17 miles [27.4 km] to the west northwest of Wales. The cemetery is located in Hampden County, Massachusetts.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Gail Castleberry<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Oak Grove Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Oak Grove Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Wales to Oak Grove Cemetery
Teddy Charles (Muscian, composer, bandleader)
- He was born in Chicopee (MA) on April 13, 1928 (a Friday) and died in Riverhead (NY) on April 16, 2012 (a Monday).
- Chicopee is located 20 miles [32.2 km] to the west of Wales. Both communities are located in Hampden County.
- Riverhead is located in Suffolk County, New York.
- At the time of his death, he was 84.
- The body was cremated.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Teddy Charles<1>
John Conte (Actor, singer)
- He was born in Palmer (MA) on September 15, 1915 (a Wednesday) and died in Rancho Mirage (CA) on September 4, 2006 (a Monday).
- Palmer is located 8 miles [12.9 km] to the northwest of Wales. Both communities are located in Hampden County.
- Rancho Mirage is located in Riverside County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 91.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for John Conte<1>
Calvin Coolidge (30th President of the US (1923 - 1929))
- Full name: John Calvin Coolidge, Jr.
- He was born in Plymouth (VT) on July 4, 1872 (a Thursday) and died in Northampton (MA) on January 5, 1933 (a Thursday).
- Plymouth is located in Windsor County, Vermont.
- Northampton is located in Hampshire County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the northwest of Wales (which is located in Hampden County).
- At the time of his death, he was 60.
- He is buried at Plymouth Notch Cemetery, which is located in Windsor County, Vermont.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Calvin Coolidge<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Plymouth Notch Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Wales to Plymouth Notch Cemetery
Grace Coolidge (Wife and First Lady to the Presidency of Calvin Coolidge (1923 - 1929))
- She was born in Burlington (VT) on January 3, 1879 (a Friday) and died in Northampton (MA) on July 8, 1957 (a Monday).
- Burlington is located in Chittenden County, Vermont.
- Northampton is located in Hampshire County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the northwest of Wales (which is located in Hampden County).
- At the time of her death, she was 78.
- She is buried at Plymouth Notch Cemetery, which is located in Windsor County, Vermont.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Grace Coolidge<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Plymouth Notch Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Wales to Plymouth Notch Cemetery
William H. Crane (Actor)
- Full name: William Henry Crane
- He was born in Leicester (MA) on April 30, 1845 (a Wednesday) and died in Hollywood (CA) on March 7, 1928 (a Wednesday).
- Leicester is located in Worcester County and is 20 miles [32.2 km] to the northeast of Wales (which is located in Hampden County).
- Hollywood is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 82.
- He is buried at Hollywood Forever Cemetery, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for William H. Crane<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Hollywood Forever Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Hollywood Forever Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Wales to Hollywood Forever Cemetery
Zara Cully (Actress)
- Full name: Zara Frances Cully
- She was born in Worcester (MA) on January 26, 1892 (a Tuesday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on February 28, 1978 (a Tuesday).
- Worcester is located in Worcester County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the northeast of Wales (which is located in Hampden County).
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 86.
- She is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Zara Cully<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Wales to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale

Footnotes ...

<1>	The Find-a-Grave website is an excellent research tool with information about a cemetery's location and interments. They also offer a forum for their members which can provide additional help. More information about Find-a-Grave can be found on their website: findagrave.com.