Robert A. Mele
Nov 17, 2025
West Brookfield – Robert A. “Bob” Mele, 71, died on Monday, November 17, 2025, in his home with his wife by him.
He leaves his wife of 50 years, Katherine (Chobot) Mele; his daughter, Christina Mele of Spencer, and his son, Christopher Mele and his wife Jade of Ware, along with 11 grandchildren, Robert A. Mele, III, Adrianna, Ella, Savannanna, Oliver,...
Claire T. Bussiere
Nov 12, 2025
West Brookfield - Claire T. (Remillard) Bussiere, 97, of West Brookfield, passed away on Wednesday, November 12, 2025, at UMASS Harrington Hospital in Southbridge after a sudden period of declining health.
Claire leaves her daughter, Christine Gadaire and her husband Douglas of Ocala, FL, her son, Steven Bussiere and his wife Dorothy of West Brookfield, as well as 4 grandchildren, 8...
Mary Evelyn Healey
Nov 11, 2025
Ware - The family of Mary Evelyn Healey (Lindemuth) are sad to announce her passing at home on Tuesday, November 11, 2025. She was born in August of 1930 in Locust Township, Pennsylvania, to George Daniel and Nellie (Long) Lindemuth. She maintained a love for her Pennsylvania roots all her life.
She received her nursing degree from the University of Pennsylvania...
Nancy Massey
Nov 8, 2025
The family of Nancy Massey wishes to thank the staff and nursing teams at Quaboag Rehabilitation & Skilled Care Center in West Brookfield MA, for their dedication, kindness and support over the years, and especially these past few weeks. On the eve of November 8, 2025, surrounded by family, Nancy passed quietly, knowing she was deeply loved by many.
Nancy Jane...
E. Joan Small
Nov 7, 2025
West Brookfield – E. Joan Small, 84, of West Brookfield, passed away on Friday, November 7, 2025. Joan was a wonderful woman who loved in numerous ways. Her love of family, friends, animals, her church, music, and, especially, our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ was evident throughout her life. Joan’s humble and generous support of the church and numerous charities...
Roseanna Ullman
Nov 4, 2025
West Brookfield – Roseanne Ullman, 87, passed away on Tuesday morning, November 4, 2025, after a battle with cancer. She was the daughter of Albert and Beatrice LaPlante of Wallingford, CT. She was born in Howland, ME. She and her husband Richard have resided in West Brookfield for 38 years.
She was predeceased by their son, Eric C. Ullman, and have...
Roger J. Niemiec
Nov 1, 2025
West Brookfield - Roger “Crash” Niemiec, 83, died on Saturday evening, November 1, 2025, at Baystate Medical Center in Springfield.
He leaves his sons David W. Niemiec and his wife Michelle of West Brookfield, and Gene P. Niemiec and his wife Sheila of Florida; his grandchildren Hannah, Zakari, and Camdyn Niemiec; his sisters Pat Morrison and Linda Sieczkowski, several nieces and...
Constance A. Briand
Oct 30, 2025
North Port, FL / Hardwick - Constance A. (Valley) Briand of North Port, Florida passed away on Thursday, October 30th, 2025, at the age of 90. Born in Keene, NH in 1935 to the late Gordon Valley and Ruth (Hartwell) Valley, she was the loving wife of Wesley Briand.
Raised in Gilbertville, Connie married and resided in Hardwick, where she was...
Dana B. Searah
Oct 27, 2025
West Brookfield - Dana B. Searah, 66, of West Brookfield, died unexpectedly on Monday, October 27, 2025.
He leaves behind his wife, Pamela (Vezina), of 42 years; his brothers, David Searah (Sue) of Boscawen, NH, Lindsay Searah of North Brookfield, Mark Searah (Kathleen) of New Braintree, Edward Searah (Sue) of Brimfield; his sisters, Constance Hollenbeck of Cape Coral, FL, Bernadette Beland...
James R. Woodard
Oct 26, 2025
Brookfield – James R. Woodard, 77, of Brookfield died at home on Sunday, October 26, 2025, with his family by his side.
He leaves behind his beloved wife of 56 years, Louise G. (Lavallee) Woodard; his son, Benjamin Woodard and his wife, Jennifer, of West Hartford, CT; his brother, John H. Woodard and his wife, Marsha, of Brookfield, his sister, Linda...
Gloria Ann LaFlamme
Oct 23, 2025
Gloria A. (Gelinas) LaFlamme, 82, of Monson, Massachusetts, passed away on October 23, 2025 at the Hospice of the Fisher Home in Amherst. Possessed of a steely strength, she overcame challenges both without and within to lead a rich, rewarding life. At times introspective and measured, at others joyful and spontaneous, she made sense of the world and of herself...
Michael J. Baldyga
Oct 20, 2025
North Brookfield – Michael “Baldy” J. Baldyga, 70, of North Brookfield, passed away on Monday, October 20, 2025, at Quaboag Rehabilitation & Skilled Care Center following a brief period of declining health.
He is survived by his three sisters: Patricia Budnik and Margaret Waugh of North Brookfield, and Kathryn Baldyga of Vero Beach, FL; as well as several nieces and nephews....
Kenneth W. Pratt
Oct 18, 2025
Born on October 21, 1949, in Long Branch, NJ, Kenneth was the loving husband of Laurette (Zebrowski) Pratt, cherished son of the late William and Eleanor Pratt, and beloved brother of Nancy (Pratt) Hellwig.
Ken grew up in West Warren, MA, and graduated from Warren High School in 1967. He enlisted in the United States Navy where he became a storekeeper....
Frank W. Kokoski, Jr.
Oct 16, 2025
Ware- Frank W. Kokoski, Jr. died on Thursday morning, October 16, 2025, at the Elaine Center in Hadley.
He leaves his wife of 55 years, Elaine (Homans) Kokoski; his sons, Frank W. Kokoski III, and his wife Jennifer of Palmer, William Kokoski and his wife Angela of Monson, and Tim Kokoski; his daughter, Lisa Kokoski of Palmer; his sister, Linda Shunaman...
Richard O. St. George
Oct 10, 2025
Ware - Richard O. St. George, 94, died on October 10, 2025, at Quaboag Rehabilitation and Skilled Care Center surrounded by his family.
He leaves behind to cherish many loving memories - his six children, Lynne of Ware, Cheryl Howe of Gilbertville, Mary Beth Gunther of Ware, Richard Jr. and his wife, Maureen of West Warren, Roy and his wife, Cindy...
Enola Jean Reynolds
Oct 4, 2025
Enola Jean Reynolds passed away on October 4th, 2025, from a tragic accident. Enola was born on February 10, 1956, to Elwood and Beverly Jean Reynolds of Warren, Massachusetts.
Enola grew up in Warren where she attended Quaboag Regional High School excelling in every sport she mastered. Her senior year she was selected athlete of the year. Enola earned an athletic...
Jane Ellen (Needham) Morrell
Oct 2, 2025
Jane Morrell passed away peacefully while she slept in her home in West Brookfield, MA on October 2 with her husband Timothy Morrell by her side.
She was born Jane Ellen Westling, daughter of Arthur Westling and Phyllis Oberg. After her father’s untimely death at her young age of 7, she was adopted by her mother’s husband, Robert Needham and assumed...
Carlos T. Bruna
Oct 1, 2025
West Warren – Carlos T. Bruna, 55, passed away on Wednesday, October 1, 2025, at Baystate Wing Hospital in Palmer.
He was born in San Francisco, CA, son of Fernando Bruna and Cecilia R. Thonet. He leaves behind his beloved mother, Cecilia, and her husband, James Rowland, of Rockville, MD; his brother, Sebastian T. Rowland and his spouse, Bijan Haney, of...
James N. DiMaio
Sep 29, 2025
West Brookfield- James N. DiMaio passed away peacefully on September 29th, 2025, at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston, surrounded by his loving family.
James is survived by his beloved wife of 45 years, Elisabeth E. DiMaio; his sons, Pierre Doda, and his wife Beth, of Meredith, New Hampshire; and Nicholas DiMaio, and his wife Keelin, of Dublin, Ireland. He leaves behind...
Shawn D. Stephens
Sep 28, 2025
Ware – Shawn D. Stephens, of Ware, died on Sunday, September 28, 2025, at his home.
Shawn was born in Rochester, New York, son of Elaine M. (Morgan) and George B. Stephens on April 29, 1967. He leaves his daughters, Vikki Stephens-Chartrand, and Shawntyl Seelig and her partner Rafael Medina. He also leaves his siblings, Christopher B. Stephens and his wife...
