OBITUARIES

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

Serving West Brookfield and Ware

Raymond A. Pinsonnault

Raymond A. Pinsonnault

Mar 24, 2026

Ware / Granby - Raymond A. Pinsonnault, aged 70, passed away peacefully on the evening of Tuesday, March 24, 2026, at his care home in Granby. A long-time former resident of Ware, Raymond’s life was marked by enduring warmth and a gentle spirit.

Born on January 16, 1956, Raymond faced developmental disabilities since birth. Despite these challenges, he maintained a joyful...

Phyllis M. Hubacz

Phyllis M. Hubacz

Mar 24, 2026

North Brookfield – Phyllis M. Hubacz, 89, a former long-time resident of North Brookfield, died on Tuesday, March 24, 2026, in Palmer HealthCare Center with her family by her side.

She leaves her sons, Jeffrey G. Hubacz and his wife Felicia of Barre, Michael J. Hubacz and his wife Joanna of Barre and Thomas A. Hubacz and his wife Lisa of...

Edward A. Waldron

Edward A. Waldron

Mar 23, 2026

West Warren- Edward A. Waldron, 75, passed away peacefully on March 23rd, 2026, with his loving wife by his side. He is survived by his beloved wife Deborah (D’Andrea) Waldron, and his two daughters, Brittany Waldron and her partner Craig of Leominster, and Karyn Waldron and her partner Connor, of West Warren. He also leaves his sister Barbara Abramowski and...

Harriet A. Griffiths

Harriet A. Griffiths

Mar 21, 2026

Warren – Harriet A. Griffiths, 87, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 21, 2026, at UMass Harrington Memorial Hospital in Southbridge.

Born in Quincy and raised in the Taunton area, Harriet was the daughter of the late Wolcott and Evelyn (Miller) Griffiths. She lived a long and fulfilled life, most recently surrounded by her "extended care family" at her group home....

Robert J. St. George

Robert J. St. George

Mar 17, 2026

Hampden / Warren - Robert J. St. George, 96, died on Tuesday morning, March 17, 2026, in the Vantage Health and Rehabilitation Center in Hampden. He was just one month shy of his 97th birthday. Robert lived a very long and well fulfilled life, remaining active up until just a few years ago.

He leaves his loving and caring sons, Christopher...

Joan R. FitzGerald

Joan R. FitzGerald

Mar 16, 2026

West Brookfield - Joan Ruth FitzGerald of West Brookfield, Massachusetts passed away in Hospice care at home on March 16, 2026, surrounded by family after a long struggle with heart disease.

She leaves her husband, David of West Brookfield, a sister, Cheryl Prior of Torrington, Connecticut, a son, Richard Fiske of Rockwall, Texas, a daughter, Lauren Fiske of Jamestown, Rhode Island,...

John S. Cembura

John S. Cembura

Mar 12, 2026

Ware - John S. Cembura passed away on March 12, 2026, at the age of eighty-three. Born in Ware on September 25,1942, the son of the late Stanley and Helen Cembura. He was the beloved husband of the late Patricia M. Cembura for 40 wonderful years.

He graduated from Springfield Technical High School in 1960 and then joined the Laborers Union....

Francis H. Beaudry, III

Francis H. Beaudry, III

Mar 9, 2026

Warren – Francis H. Beaudry, III, 65, of Warren, passed away peacefully at his home on Monday evening, March 9, 2026, following a brief period of declining health. 

He leaves his sister-in-law, Andrea S. Beaudry of South Carolina, and his nieces and nephews, Samantha Cardaropoli of Westfield, Jonathan Beaudry of Virginia Beach, Nicholas Beaudry of Louisiana, Elizabeth Beaudry of Ludlow, Benjamin...

Shirley L. Hissem

Shirley L. Hissem

Mar 6, 2026

West Brookfield / Richmond -Shirley Lorraine Hissem, age 94, passed away peacefully on March 6, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family.

She was born on October 25, 1931, to Georgie McPhee Curtis. At the age of four, Shirley was placed on a trolley with her siblings and brought to the House of the Angel Guardian in Roxbury, Massachusetts. She...

Carol A. Bloem

Carol A. Bloem

Mar 3, 2026

West Brookfield – Carol A. Bloem, 74, of West Brookfield, died early Tuesday morning, March 3, 2026, at Quaboag Rehabilitation and Skilled Care Center.

Carol was born in and grew up in Whitinsville, daughter of the late Frank and Audrey (Noble) Bloem. She worked as a contracting officer with the United States Fisheries and Wildlife Service for several years. She procured...

Thomas S. Schoenfeldt

Thomas S. Schoenfeldt

Feb 24, 2026

Warren - Thomas S. Schoenfeldt, 79, of Warren, died on Monday, February 24th, 2026, in his home surrounded by his loving family.

He leaves his beloved wife of 60 years, Louise (Hesse) Schoenfeldt. He also leaves his son Dennis Schoenfeldt and wife Nicole of Concord, North Carolina and his daughter, Jean Carlson and her husband Gregory of Colorado Springs, Colorado; his...

Eric M. Gerhard

Eric M. Gerhard

Feb 20, 2026

West Brookfield- Eric M. Gerhard, 50, passed away peacefully on February 20, 2026 surrounded by his family at his home. He is survived by his mother, Brenda Ziehl, and his step-father, Gerald Ziehl, with whom he lived. He leaves his two brothers, Jeremy Gerhard of Southfield, MI and Adam Gerhard of Newmarket, NH; his four step-sisters, Tara Patenaude of Cherry...

Johann E. Comeau

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

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

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

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...

Elizabeth "Liz" M. Madison

Elizabeth "Liz" M. Madison

Jan 29, 2026

Southbridge – Elizabeth “Liz” M. Madison, 37, of Southbridge passed away on Thursday, January 29, 2026, at Harrington Hospital in Southbridge.

She leaves behind her loving fiancé of eight years, Dewey Mitchell; their beloved daughter, Skylar Madison-Mitchell; her brother, Joseph S. Ragno of Palmer; her sister, Sarah Straight and family of Ware; her brother, Jonathan Hutchinson and his girlfriend, Amanda Benway,...

Richard R. Taft

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,...

Emmanuel A. Therrien, Jr.

Emmanuel A. Therrien, Jr.

Jan 26, 2026

West Brookfield - Emmanuel A. Therrien, 83, passed away peacefully at his home on January 26, 2026. Better known as "JR" to his friends and family, he was a life-long resident of West Brookfield. He was the youngest of 6 children. He leaves 3 sisters, Elaine Perry, Mary Ellen St. George, and G. Theresa Shea. He was predeceased by one...

Judith Ann Goodwin

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...