Ware - Genevieve  H. (Heffernan) Desmond, 75, passed away on June 24, 2019 after a brief illness.    She was born in Brooklyn, New York to the late John and Veronica (Mahr) Heffernan.  She is a graduate of Franklin Pierce University and it was in college that she met her husband John Desmond.   Genevieve is survived by her loving husband John of 55 years; her children, Mary Daley and her husband Paul of Ware, Michael Desmond and his wife Barbara of Sturbridge and...

West Brookfield – Doris M. (Gratton) Lamay, 87, of West Brookfield, died on Thursday, June 20, 2019 at Quaboag Rehabilitation and Skilled Care Center.   She leaves her husband of over 62 years, Arthur M. Lamay; her son, Bruce R. Lamay and his wife Sandra of Warren; two grandsons, Bruce Lamay, Jr. and Matthew Lamay, and many nieces and nephews.  She was predeceased by her four brothers and one sister.  She was born in Ware, daughter of the late Albert Edward and Rose D....

West Brookfield - David J. Zicolella, 79, of West Brookfield, died on Saturday, June 15, 2019 at Quaboag Rehabilitation and Skilled Care Center after a long battle with Chordoma.   He leaves his loving wife of 59 years, Dolores N. Zicolella; two sons, Dwayne D. Zicolella of Amherst, NH and George D. Zicolella of Danielson, CT; two daughters, Doreen J. Farnes-Hogan of Colorado and Darline Caron of Millbury; his brother, Paul Zicolella of South Yarmouth; eight grandchildren and three...

Gilbertville - Raymond J. Plouffe, 87, of Gilbertville, died on Friday, June 14, 2019 at Quaboag Rehabilitation and Skilled Care Center.   Raymond was the son of Joseph and Corinne (Bousquet) Plouffe and was a graduate of St. Aloysius School and Hardwick High School. He was employed for 25 years at Ware Knitters and was a parishioner of St. Aloysius Church in Gilbertville.   He was predeceased by his brother, Paul and is survived by a niece and two nephews.  He leaves dear...

Ware - Carlos Santos, 63, of Ware, died on Wednesday, June 12, 2019 at Baystate Medical Center.   He leaves his daughter, Maria E. Santos of West Brookfield and her fiance´ Miguel Morales of South Hadley; two sisters, Tata and Lucy Santos; three grandchildren, Jose Rosario, Joshua Santiago and Jeremiah Santiago; Vidalia Santos is one of many nieces and nephews.  He was born in Manhattan, NY, son of the late Necionemi and Theodora Santos and lived in New York City for over...

Ware - Genevieve B. (Bator) Keating, 103, of Ware, died on Monday, June 10, 2019 at Baystate Wing Hospital.   She leaves her long-time friend, Judith E. Aversa of Ware, and several nieces and nephews.  She was predeceased by her husband of 28 years, Thomas E. Keating in 1967, as well as her sisters, Helen York and Frances Bator, and her brother, Edwin Bator.  She was born in Ware in 1915, daughter of the late Walter and Honorata (Padol) Bator.   Genevieve graduated...

Ware - Peter R. Hanifin, 80, of Ware passed away on Saturday, June 8, 2019 at home.   He leaves his loving wife of 58 years, Beverly J. (Sporbert) Hanifin of Ware, three daughters, Beth Ligawiec of Ware, Karla-Jo Lapointe and her husband Joseph of Chicopee, and Pamela Kozlik and her husband David of Ware; five grandchildren, Brian and Emily-Jo Ligawiec of Ware, Heidi Mardirosian of West Brookfield, Michael Mezzetti of Chicopee, and Ian Kozlik, a member of the United States Marine...

Hardwick - Christopher L. Eldredge, 52, of Hardwick died on Thursday, June 6, 2019 at his home with his loving and caregiving family by his side following a long illness.   He leaves his wife of 12 years, Shannon C. (Bowren) Eldredge; his wonderful children, Christopher H. Eldredge and Erin R. Eldredge; his four sisters, Laurie J. Calkins and her husband Charles of Danville, NH,  Deann L. Caron and her husband Robert of New Braintree, Caryn R. Eldredge and Deborah K. Howe both of...

Gilbertville - Steven R. Estridge, Jr., 36, of Gilbertville, died on Thursday, May 30, 2019 at Baystate Mary Lane Hospital with his family by his side.   He leaves his loving wife, Brandi (Arsenault) Estridge of Gilbertville; his daughter, Rylee Estridge and son Chase Estridge; his father, Steven R. Estridge, Sr. and his wife Pamela of Monson; his mother, Sharon E. Estridge and her husband Tom Jacques of Gilbertville; his four sisters, Michele Wagner and her husband Dan, Melissa...

Francis J. Cote, 85, of Ludlow, formerly of Westhampton, passed away peacefully, on Thursday, May 30, at home after a period of declining health. He was born on July 18, 1933 in Easthampton, to the late Louis and Mary (Lawler) Cote. He grew up in Easthampton and attended local schools. He was employed at the former National Felt Company, now National Nonwovens for many years, retiring in 1998. He and his wife, the former Lillian Rusin, were married on October 20, 1956. Sadly, she...