Obituary: Gloria Monosson

Gloria Haskins Monosson, at 98

Gloria Haskins Monosson, 98, of Newton, passed away peacefully on July 12, 2025.

Mrs. Monosson was the adored and beloved wife for 53 years of the late Sonny Monosson, and the sister of the late Stanley Haskins. She is survived by her four daughters, of whom she was very proud, Susan Monosson and her husband, Al Kooper; Judith Monosson and her husband, Robert Scherzer; Deborah Monosson, and Emily Monosson and her husband, Ben Letcher. She also is survived by her four grandchildren, Alex Scherzer, Jamie Scherzer, Sam Letcher, and Sophie Letcher.

Mrs. Monosson led an active and busy life, playing tennis well into her 80s and bridge into her 90s. She was strong and stubborn, stylish and funny, competitive (even when playing gin rummy with her grandchildren) and always loved a good game. Mrs. Monosson had an infectious and distinct laugh that is remembered by all who knew her. She was game to go skiing and hiking with her husband and four young daughters, reluctantly, but always a good sport. She lived for a good bargain and taught her daughters the art of Filene’s Basement.

She loved Nantasket Beach, where she spent every summer since birth and eventually bought a house next to her parents as her family grew. She would proudly and ardently argue that there was no better beach in the world than Nantasket Beach. Although predeceased by all her friends, Mrs. Monosson always kept going with her will, her humor, and her laugh.