OBITUARIES

Local Obituaries for Families in West Brookfield, and Ware, Massachusetts

Serving West Brookfield and Ware

Robert B. Masterman

Robert B. Masterman

Jul 1, 2026

Robert B. Masterman, 83, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 1, 2026. He is survived by his brother and caretaker William H. Masterman, Jr. of West Brookfield. He was predeceased by his brother David H. Masterman.

Robert was born in Ware and raised in Warren the son of the late William H. and Hazel (Williams) Masterman, Sr. He enjoyed working on...

Kevin Paul Coltey

Kevin Paul Coltey

Jun 30, 2026

Berlin,NH/North Brookfield,MA: Kevin Paul Coltey, 52 of Berlin and formerly North Brookfield, passed away on Tuesday, June 30, 2026 at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center in Lebanon, NH.

Kevin leaves behind his life partner Tammy Denno; parents Ronald and Marilyn Coltey; sisters Kathleen O’Donnell and husband Patrick; Karen Coltey and partner Betsy LaBelle; nephew Douglas Caden Harvey; and extended family of aunt, uncle,...

Michael Anthony Earl

Michael Anthony Earl

Jun 20, 2026

Michael Anthony Earl, 19, passed away on Saturday, June 20, 2026. He is survived by his loving mother, Jessica L. Aiken of East Brookfield; his girlfriend Destiny Torrey of East Longmeadow; his sister Kora DesPlaines of Barre; his aunt Rebecca J. Millette and her husband Daniel of East Brookfield; his uncle Jeremy Aiken of East Brookfield; his cousins: Caleb M....

G. Francine Crevier

G. Francine Crevier

Jun 18, 2026

It is with deep sadness and loving remembrance that we announce the passing of Gloria “Francine” Crevier, 77, on Thursday, June 18, 2026. She passed away peacefully with her family by her side.

Family was the center of her life. She leaves behind her loving husband of 56 years, Lawrence “Larry” Crevier; her 3 beloved daughters who were her greatest pride...

Sun-ae Cook

Sun-ae Cook

Jun 15, 2026

Sun-ae Cook, 86, passed away on Monday, June 15, 2026, with her family by her side. She is survived by her loving husband of 46 years, David R. Cook; her sons: Michael Cook and Dustin Cook of Northampton; her brothers-in-law: Paul F. Cook and his wife Sandra of Texas and Mark Cook and his wife Terry of West Warren; a...

Kimberly A. Roach

Kimberly A. Roach

Jun 15, 2026

WARE: Kimberly “Kim” A. Roach, 58, passed away on Monday, June 15, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. She is survived by her husband of 37 years David N. Roach; her son Jonah D. Roach and his long time partner Olivia of Ware; her grandchildren: Schayleigh Young and Eli Labier; parents Robert P. and D. Jean (Klimavich) Messier of Ware;...

Phyllis E. Jastrzebski

Phyllis E. Jastrzebski

Jun 12, 2026

Phyllis E. (Kulig) Jastrzebski, 97, of Ware passed away peacefully on Friday, June 12th, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. Phyllis was born in Chicopee, daughter of the late Joseph and Mary (Soja) Kulig. Phyllis was predeceased in 2010 by her beloved husband, Michael as well as her sisters, Helen Kieltyka, Stella Teehan and Sophie Piela, and brothers Walter, Frank...

William H. Adels

William H. Adels

Jun 2, 2026

William ( Bill) H. Adels, 91, of Spencer, MA, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 2, 2026 with his family by his side. He is survived by his loving wife of 69 years Marjeanne (Stanton) Adels; his daughters: Susan Medine and her husband John of CT and Nancy Blood and her husband Gerry of NC; his grandchildren: Gabriel Medine and...

Vernon Keith

Vernon Keith

May 31, 2026

Vernon S. Keith , 90, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 31, 2026. He is survived by his loving wife of 40 years Barbara A. ( Zukowski) Keith of Warren. His Children: Steven Keith and his wife Karen of Stoneham, Cheryl Colton and her husband Douglas of Townsend, Susan Keith and her husband Anthony of Boca Raton, Vicki Keith and...

Bernard Robbins

Bernard Robbins

May 30, 2026

Bernard (Bernie) Roy Robbins, 85 of Brookfield passed away on Saturday, May 30, 2026, with his family and friends by his side. His wife Janet M. (Oberg) Robbins predeceased him. He is survived by his son Barry Robbins and his wife Jane of North Brookfield; his grandchildren: Reecey Berthiaume of Ware, Amber Robbins and her partner Adam of Vermont, Crystal...

Barbara G. (Hall) Staiti

Barbara G. (Hall) Staiti

May 30, 2026

Barbara, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully on May 30, 2026, surrounded by her family after a long battle with Alzheimer’s disease.

Born on October 2, 1946, in Schenectady, NY, she lived a life centered on family, kindness, and love. She shared a devoted marriage with her husband, Gary Staiti, and together they raised four daughters: Rebecca...

Dora M. Henrichon

Dora M. Henrichon

May 28, 2026

WARE: Dora Marie Henrichon, 69, passed away unexpectedly at her home on Thursday, May 28, 2026. She is survived by her loving husband of 51 years Frank Henrichon; her daughter Linda Henrichon of Ware. She leaves her siblings Richard, Susan and Diana, as well as many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Dora is predeceased by her son Christopher Henrichon and...

Daniel C. Witt

Daniel C. Witt

May 27, 2026

WARE: Daniel C. Witt Sr, 81, passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday, May 27, 2026. His wife of 60 years, Susan Jean Witt predeceased him in 2023.He is survived by his children: Theresa S. DeSantis and her husband Dean of Arizona, Daniel C. Witt, Jr. and his wife Kelly of Ware and ; his grandchildren: Stephanie Witt of...

Dorothy E. Mineau

Dorothy E. Mineau

May 27, 2026

WARE: Dorothy E. Mineau, 63, passed away on Wednesday, May 27, 2026 with her loving family by her side. She is survived by her brothers: Clifford E. Mineau and his wife Corinne of Florida and Christopher J. Mineau and his wife Colleen of Ware; her cousin Daniel Breault of Ludlow and her aunt Lucille Congdon of Chicopee.

Dorothy was born and...

David Paul Madigan

David Paul Madigan

May 25, 2026

David Madigan, of Ware died suddenly on Monday, May 25th at his residence.  He leaves his brother Kenneth Madigan of Chesterfield, MA and his God Son Brian Madigan of NH. He is predeceased by his brother Richard Madigan, and his Parents Paul and Janice (Barbeau) Madigan.

David worked as a truck driver for Lehigh Gas Company and ended his career path...

Lorena Alice Obrzut

Lorena Alice Obrzut

May 21, 2026

WARE: Lorena A. (Crimmins) Obrzut, 70, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 21, 2026, with her children by her side. Her husband of 40 years, Stanley S. Obrzut predeceased her in 2020. She is survived by her children: David S. Obrzut of Ware, Jessica E. Burrows and her husband Daniel of Westfield, Elizabeth A. Obrzut of Ware and Catherine L....

Nellie E. Soule

Nellie E. Soule

May 17, 2026

Nellie E. Soule, 71, passed away on Sunday, May 17, 2026.  She was born and raised in Ware, MA the daughter of the late George C. and Rita (Charbonneau) Abbott.  Nellie graduated Ware High School and worked as a teacher for many years.  She is survived by her sisters, nieces and nephews, cousins and friends.

A graveside service for Nellie will...

Mary D. Runge

Mary D. Runge

May 8, 2026

EAST LONGMEADOW: Mary (Ballard) Runge, 76, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 8, 2026.  She is survived by her sons: Robert and Thomas Runge; her brother David Ballard and his wife Nancy; her sisters: Kathy Desmond and her husband Paul and Barbara Hanson and her husband George; many nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews, all of whom she adored....

Lorraine Cora Rousseau

Lorraine Cora Rousseau

May 5, 2026

Warren, MA – Lorraine C (Sweet) Rousseau, 95, a lifelong resident of Massachusetts, passed away peacefully in the comfort of her home on May 5, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. She was the only child of George B. Sweet and Cora B. (Gagnon) Sweet and attended local schools.

On April 24, 1954, Lorraine married the love of her life, Eugene...

Patricia C. White

Patricia C. White

May 4, 2026

Patricia (Clow) White - beloved wife, devoted mother, and spirited soul, lived a life rich in warmth, curiosity, and an unmistakable zest for connection. To know Patti was to be welcomed, loved, and often delightfully entertained. She leaves behind a loving family who will forever cherish her laughter and love: her devoted husband of 65 years, Frank; their children, Eric,...