South Barre - Edward J. Valardi, 82, of South Barre, died on Sunday, December 3, 2023 at Heywood Hospital.   He leaves his daughter, Roxanne and Abel Gomes of New Salem; his son, Edward J. Valardi, Jr. and his wife Brenda of Barre; his daughter, Christine Valardi; his grandchildren, Katrena, Jared, Alexis, Cassie, Justin, Bobby, and Erin; four great-grandchildren; his brother, William Valardi; and his uncle, Richard Crevier.  He was predeceased by his beloved wife of 48 years,...

Ware - Mary J. (Tenney) Sullivan, 82, of Ware, died on Sunday, December 3, 2023 at her son’s home following a period of declining health. She leaves her son, John “Jack” W. Sullivan and his wife Elizabeth of Ware, her sister Nancy Lawrence of North Carolina, along with her sisters-in-law, Barbara Fusco of New Jersey, and Joanne O’Riley of Ware. She was predeceased by her late husband of 53 years, John E. Sullivan in 2014, as well as her brother, Wilder D. Tenney,...

Ware - Louisa (LaFlam) Sorel, 88, of Ware, died on Tuesday, November 28, 2023 at Quaboag Rehabilitation and Skilled Care Center surrounded by her loving family.   She leaves her son, Gene R. Sorel and his wife Jill M. of Ware; her granddaughter, Juliana E.; as well as many nieces, nephews, and friends.  She was predeceased by her beloved husband, Raymond E. Sorel in 2012; her sons, Paul R. and Rene E.; her brother, George R. LaFlam; and the family dog, Ellie May, whom she adored....

West Brookfield - Philip E. Moynagh Jr., 71, of West Brookfield, passed away on Sunday, November 26, 2023.   He leaves his wife, Christina L. Moynagh of Gardner; his daughter, Megan L. Moynagh and her companion/boyfriend Marco Ramirez of Houston, TX whom he loved as a son; his adopted daughter Dharma, his cousin, Jamie Moynagh of Kentucky; and his beloved feline friend, his cat Dharma.  He was born in Worcester, son of the late Philip E. and Shirley (Stark)...

Ware / West Brookfield - Dolores A. (Hogan) Shea, 96, died on Friday, November 24, 2023 at Quaboag Rehabilitation & Skilled Care Center surrounded by her loving family. Born on February 4, 1927 in Ansonia, CT, she was the daughter of the late, Howard and Agnes Hogan and was a life-long resident of Ware. She was an active member of All Saint’s Church for many years, and credits her long life to her faith and her family.  She was also a member and Treasurer of the Friends of...

Ronald Beauregard, 58, of Bondsville, passed away on Friday, November 17, 2023 at his home.   He leaves his mother, Bernice T. Beauregard of West Brookfield, his sisters, Linda Lindsay and her husband Richard of Brimfield, and Jennifer Zepf and her husband Robert of Ocala, FL; as well as two nieces, Sarah Nykiel and Jessica Lindsay; two great nephews, Carson and Grant Nykiel; and many friends. He was born in Ware, son of the late Theodore Beauregard.   Ronald was a...

West Brookfield - Paula L. Fisher, 66, of West Brookfield, MA, passed away on November 12, 2023, surrounded by her loving family after a long, courageous battle with cancer.   Paula was born on July 12, 1957, to the late Norman and Georgette (LeComte) Quintin, in Worcester, MA.   She is survived by her loving husband and best friend of 42 years, Jack, her children, Jessica L. Fisher and partner Nam Sam, and Jenna M. Desrosiers and husband John, her grandchildren, John G....

Claire A. (Wirf) Nickerson, 88, of Warren, died on Friday, November 10, 2023, at Baystate Medical Center in Springfield after a brief illness.   She leaves her daughter, Deborah Tonelli and her husband Norman of Westerly, RI; two sons, Timothy Nickerson of Warren, and Jeff Nickerson and his wife Sharon of North Brookfield; four grandchildren, Melissa Vadnais, Allyson Manganello, Tyler Nickerson and Conor Nickerson, as well as three great-grandchildren, Timothy, Rachel, and Julian...

Phyllis A. (Jezyk) Massé, 94, of Ware, died on Friday, November 3, 2023 at her residence with her children by her side.   She leaves her son, Edward “Bones” Massé and his wife Paula, of Ware, her daughter, Michele Beauregard and her husband Paul of West Brookfield, her grandchildren, William Beauregard and his wife Stephanie, James Beauregard, Robert Beauregard, Rachel Massé, and Kate Fluegge and her husband Nick; her great-grandchildren, Louis, Lacey,...

Henrietta L. (Spence) Devlin, 81, of Ware, passed away on Wednesday, November 1, 2023 at home surrounded by her family.   She leaves her daughter, Kelly Cartier and her husband Rich of Leicester, her daughter, Tracy Lotko of Cheshire, CT, her son, Ryan Devlin and his wife Michelle, and her grandchildren, Michaela Cartier, John Lotko IV, Michael Devlin, and James Devlin. She was also very close to her family across the pond in Scotland. Sharing many fun adventures with her cousin...