Johann E. Comeau
Feb 13, 2026
Ware – Johann E. Comeau, 82, died in the early morning hours on Friday, February 13, 2026, in Quaboag Rehabilitation and Skilled Care Center.
She leaves her husband of 43 years, Roger J. Comeau, her brother, Neil Poulin and his wife Rachel of Essex Junction, Vermont; her sister-in-law, Rita Hamelin and her husband Ernie as well as 2 nieces and 2...
Richard G. O'Brien
Feb 6, 2026
Ware- Richard G. O’Brien, 76, of Ware died on Friday, February 6th, 2026, at Baystate Medical Center in Palmer.
He leaves his beloved wife of 54 years, Karen (Reynolds) O’Brien, of Ware. He also leaves his three children; Cynthia Riggie of Ware, Richard O’Brien and wife Melissa of Hardwick, and Robert O’Brien of Ware. He leaves his two brothers; Gary O’Brien...
Peggy E. Willard
Feb 3, 2026
Ware – Margaret E. “Peggy” Willard, 75, died early Tuesday morning, February 3, 2026, after a long battle with cancer.
She leaves her loving husband of 30 years, Gary P. Willard, who was her caregiver for the last 12 years during her illness; She also leaves; her children, Vickie J. Vennert of Warren, and Daniel D. Vennert of Monson, as well...
Charles R. Nicholson
Jan 31, 2026
Gilbertville – Charles R. Nicholson, 67, of Gilbertville, passed away on Saturday, January 31, 2026, at UMass Memorial Medical Center in Worcester, surrounded by his loving family.
He leaves behind his beloved wife, Cheryl A. Nicholson of Gilbertville; his son, Richard J. Nicholson and his wife, Cynthia, of Gilbertville; his daughter, Tina M. Swindlehurst and her husband, Matthew, of Hardwick; his...
Richard R. Taft
Jan 29, 2026
West Brookfield – Richard R. Taft, 60, of West Brookfield, passed away on Thursday, January 29, 2026, at Baystate Medical Center in Springfield.
He leaves behind his loving daughter, Kayla D. Valentin, and her spouse Charles L. Watson III of Belchertown; his grandchildren, Julien, Amaya, and Mila Valentin, Charles Watson IIII, and Brayden Watson; his sister, Kelley O’Brien Lewis of Lafayette,...
Judith Ann Goodwin
Jan 24, 2026
Ware – Judith “Judy” Ann Goodwin, 82, of Ware, died on Saturday, January 24, 2026, in Quaboag Rehabilitation & Skilled Care Center in West Brookfield with her family by her side.
She leaves behind her husband, Paul M. Goodwin; her four children: Lisa Zearfoss and husband, Ken, of Bristol, CT, Mark Loya and wife, Maria, of Broken Bow, OK, Tammy Cairns...
Ian A. Charpentier
Jan 20, 2026
North Brookfield – Ian A. Charpentier, 35, of North Brookfield, passed away on Tuesday, January 20, 2026, surrounded by his family, at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston.
He leaves behind his loving parents, Richard and Mary Charpentier of North Brookfield; his brother, Eric Charpentier and his wife, Lori, of North Brookfield; his brother, Aaron Charpentier of Sturbridge; his sister,...
Paul F. Kszaszcz
Jan 18, 2026
Ware - Paul Francis Kszaszcz, 86, of Ware, passed peacefully surrounded by loved ones on January 18, 2026, in the home he built in 1961. Born August 21,1939, he was a lifetime resident of Ware. He was the son of the late Ignacy (Ed) and Irene Kszaszcz. Paul attended Ware schools until he went to Springfield Trade High School to...
Carolyn N. Boucher
Jan 17, 2026
West Brookfield – Carolyn N. (Bridges) Boucher, 81, of West Brookfield, and a former long-time resident of Warren, died on Saturday, January 17, 2026, at Baystate Medical Center in Springfield.
She leaves her son, Robert Boucher and his wife Lisa of Warren, and her daughter, Diana Perron and her husband, Jose Ramirez of Brookfield; three grandchildren, Melissa and Joshua Perron, and...
Henry P Zelazik
Jan 16, 2026
West Brookfield- Henry P. Zelazik, 86, of West Brookfield died on Friday, January 16th, 2026, at Harrington Hospital in Southbridge.
He leaves his wife and best friend of 65 years, Judith (LeBeau) Zelazik, of West Brookfield. He also leaves his son, Peter Zelazik, and his wife Kristin Kloiber, of Brimfield; and two grandsons, Zach Zelazik and Nicholas Zelazik. Henry is predeceased...
Harriet M. DeJesus
Jan 16, 2026
Warren – Harriet M. DeJesus, 89, a long-time resident of Warren, died on Friday, January 16, 2026, at Webster Manor Rehabilitation and Health Center in Webster.
She leaves her sons, Leslie W. DeLuca and his wife Jayne of Brimfield, and Brian DeLuca of Charlton. She also leaves three grandchildren, Jamie, Brian II, and Matthew DeLuca. She was predeceased by her husbands...
Dorothy M. Mineau
Jan 14, 2026
Ware – Dorothy M. Mineau, 90, of Ware, died on Wednesday, January 14, 2026, at Baystate Wing Hospital in Palmer.
She leaves her sons Christopher J. Mineau and his wife Colleen of Ware, and Clifford E. Mineau of Florida, as well as her daughter, Dorothy E. Mineau also of Ware. She was predeceased by her husband Clifford R. Mineau in 2013.
When...
Robert A. Jackman
Jan 12, 2026
North Brookfield – Robert A. Jackman, 89, of North Brookfield, passed away on Monday, January 12, 2026, surrounded by his loving family at home.
He leaves behind his beloved wife of 61 years, Patricia E. Jackman; his daughter, Martha L. Conley and her husband, Steve, of Standish, ME; his son, Peter W. Jackman and his wife, Patty, of Baiting Hollow, NY;...
Roseann St. George
Dec 31, 2025
Belchertown – Roseann (O’Connor) St. George, 89, passed away on Wednesday, December 31, 2025, at Baystate Medical Center in Springfield, surrounded by her loving family.
Born in Palmer on October 5, 1936, she was the daughter of Maurice J. and Mary Anne (Murphy) O’Connor, who immigrated from Co. Kerry, Ireland. Roseann grew up in Palmer and attended area schools. Due to...
John D. Daniele
Dec 31, 2025
Ware - John Daniele, a devoted father, son, and brother, passed away peacefully on December 31st, 2025, at the age of 60.
Above all, John was a proud and loving father to his daughter, Gabriella Daniele of Northboro. He was the cherished son of John and Carolyn Daniele of Ware, Massachusetts, a devoted brother to Michael and Shelly Daniele of Medway,...
Anthony Bousquet
Dec 29, 2025
Ware – Anthony Bousquet, 75, of Ware, passed away on Monday, December 29, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.
He leaves behind his daughter, Kim M. Trzpit and her husband, David, of Ware; his daughter, Heather L. Orszulak and her husband, Michael, of Ware; his beloved grandchildren, Nathan Trzpit, Alex and Amelia Orszulak; as well as his sister, Loretta King and...
James F. Pierce
Dec 27, 2025
West Brookfield - James F. “Jim” Pierce, 91, of West Brookfield, passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday, December 27, 2025.
Born on June 3, 1934, Jim spent his entire life in the town he loved. He was a man who could be counted on—whether helping neighbors with lawn care, serving for the Council on Aging, or simply being a...
Frederick G. Spain
Dec 19, 2025
Warren – Frederick G. Spain, 69, born June 17, 1956, in Hartford, CT, passed away at the age of 69 on Friday, December 19, 2025, in Baystate Medical Center in Springfield.
Fred was preceded in death by his father, Alfred J. Spain. He leaves his wife, Elizabeth Keefe Spain and her children, Parker and Aja; his mother, Loretta Spain and her...
Winston "Wink" P. Waugh, Jr.
Dec 18, 2025
North Brookfield – Winston “Wink” Prescott Waugh, Jr., 37, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, December 18, 2025.
Winston was born in Worcester on December 5, 1988, and grew up in Spencer, where he attended local schools, before later making his home in North Brookfield. Throughout his life, he held various jobs and possessed a natural ability to quickly learn and master...
Cheryl J. Lemoine
Dec 17, 2025
Hardwick - Cheryl J. Lemoine, 65, of Hardwick, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 17, 2025, at Baystate Medical Center in Springfield, surrounded by love.
Cheryl was a devoted mother, grandmother, sister, and friend whose kindness and gentle spirit touched everyone who knew her. She is survived by her daughter, Melissa A. O’Brien, and her husband, Richard of Hardwick; and her...
