Ware - James W. “Pops” Dyess, 89, of Ware died on Monday, August 13, 2018 at the Soldiers Home in Holyoke.    He leaves his wife, Goldie R. Dyess of Ware, his son David Dyess and his wife Kelly Lynn of Ware,  two daughters, Debra Kullman of Falcon, CO, and Kelly D. Dyess of Tempe, AZ; four grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.  He was predeceased by his infant son, Steven.  He was born in Seiling, Oklahoma, son of the late William H. and Etta...

Brookfield - Arthur L. “Artie” Morin, 86, of Rice Corner Road died peacefully on Sunday, August 5, 2018 at the CareOne Center of Millbury with his caring niece Darlene by his side.    He leaves his niece Darlene Gary and her husband Jan of Worcester, and several other nieces and nephews.  Arthur was predeceased by his wife, Rosabell M. (Bougor) Morin in 1998, his daughter, Diana Morin in 1980, his brother, William J. Morin in 2013, and his sister, Madeline Cote...

West Brookfield - Bertha I. Giard, 91, of West Brookfield formally of Ware died on Friday, August 3, 2018 at Quaboag Rehabilitation and Skilled Care Center.   She leaves her Daughter, Donna J. Rossi and her husband John of East Brookfield; a son, Ronald E. Giard and his wife Chris of West Dennis; four grandchildren, John J. Rossi, Jr., Nancy A. LaMonda, Jeremey Giard, and Megan E. Rossi; five great-grandchildren, Cody La Monda, Faith LaMonda, Jocelyn LaMonda, Jamason D’Ambra,...

West Brookfield - Colby J. Taylor, 88, died on Sunday, July 29, 2018 at his home after a long illness.   He leaves his wife, Therese M. Taylor of West Brookfield;  three sons, Michael  Taylor, James Taylor, and Ken Taylor; his daughter, Barbara LaGoy; two sisters, Colleen  Taylor, and Kathy Taylor; 10 grandchildren, 25 great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.  He was born in Belfast, Maine, son of the late Collins and Verna  (Hasty)...

Tampa / Ware - Rose Dorothy Smith passed away on July 28, 2018 in Tampa, Florida. Dorothy “Dot” was the loving wife of the late Norman A. Smith “Smitty” of Elmira, NY. Born in Bermuda, Dorothy was the daughter of the late Henry and Patience Louise Fuller of Devonshire, BDA. Dorothy was a loving and devoted wife and mother. She and her husband Norman retired to Ware, MA in 1976 after his retirement from the United States Air Force. Dorothy’s passion was...

Warren - Jeannette F. (Roy) Crowley, 91, of Warren died on Tuesday, July 24, 2018 at Baystate Medical Center surrounded by her loving family.   She leaves behind those she cherished most, her daughter, Cynthia L. Wright and her husband Seth of Warren; her son, William F. Crowley, Jr. and his wife Nara of New Iberia, LA; her sister, Lorraine Erickson of Ware; six grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren, with another great-grandchild on the way, two great-great-grandchildren and a...

Warren - Madeline M. Cote, 75, of Warren died on Saturday, July 14, 2018 at Quaboag Rehabilitation and Skilled Care Center.   She leaves her daughter, Victoria Wilson; her sons, Danny Cote and Mark Cote, all of Gilbertville; her grandchildren, Natasha Wilson, Mark Cote, Tabatha Cote, Jon Cote, and Michael Latour; and her nieces and nephew. She was born in Ware, daughter of the late Arthur J. and Clara M. (Miller) Morin. Madeline was predeceased by her husband and love of her life...

Richard P. DeJordy, 71 Palmer - Richard P. DeJordy, 71, died Wednesday, July 11, 2018 at his home.   He leaves a son, Kenneth DeJordy and his companion Lori of Spencer; a daughter, Lisa Carrington and her husband David of West Brookfield; seven grandchildren, Garrett DeJordy, Kirsten, Trace, AliysiaAnne, Lyric, Tanner, and Dayleigh Carrington.  He was predeceased by a grandchild, Kenneth.  He was born in Holyoke, son of the late Hermann and Edith (Austin)...

Rita H. McQuaid, 90 Ware - Rita H. (Courchesne) McQuaid, 90, of Highland St., died on Tuesday, July 10, 2018 at Quaboag Rehabilitation and Skilled Care Center.   She leaves her daughter, Christine Davies and her husband Paul of Ware; four sons, Timothy McQuaid and his wife Elizabeth of NH, David McQuaid and his wife Kitty of PA, Patrick McQuaid and his wife Michelle of Sterling, and Richard McQuaid of Ware; 15 grandchildren; 8 great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. ...

West Warren - Stephen J. Delanski, 69, of West Warren, died on Monday, July 9, 2018 at Yarmouth Regional Hospital in Yarmouth, Nova Scotia.  He was on a tour trip of the area, when he was suddenly stricken ill.   He leaves his brother, David A. Delanski and his wife Kathleen of West Warren;  two nephews, Derek Delanski and his wife Jane, and Scott Delanski and his wife Amanda, and three nieces, Amanda Delanski and her partner, Eric Scalise, Holly Delanski and her partner...