Leo Francis Dominie, Jr.
Sep 25, 2026
Ware - Leo Francis Dominie, Jr., 69, of Ware, passed away peacefully on Friday, September 25th, 2026 at Baystate Medical Center surrounded by his loving family. He leaves behind those he cherished most: his beloved daughter Adrienne Colby and her husband Stephen, and their two sweet Grand-Cats, Zoey and Maisie, of Bernardston, Massachusetts; his father, Leo Dominie, Sr. of Ware;...
Mary Lou Lira
Sep 25, 2026
Mary Lou Lira, 91, passed away peacefully at home with her daughter and son-in-law by her side. Her husband of 47 years, John P. Lira, predeceased her in 2005.
She is survived by her daughter and caretaker, Lori Lira Loughlin and her husband, John, of West Brookfield; her grandchildren, Jonathan D. Loughlin and his wife, Michele, of Waxhaw, NC, Joshua L....
Laura F. Garceau
Sep 21, 2026
Laura F. Garceau, 93, of Ware passed peacefully at home on Monday, September 21st, 2026, surrounded by her loving family after a brief illness.
Laura was raised in Berlin Vermont, along with her 5 siblings and graduated from Spaulding High School in Barre, class of 1950. In her free time, Laura was a proud member of the Mirror Lake Grange in...
Deborah Jean Lowell
Sep 17, 2026
MONSON — Deborah J. “Debbie” Lowell, 77, passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 17, 2026, surrounded by her loving family.
She leaves behind her sons, Robert Lowell and his wife, Patricia, of East Brookfield, and Michael Lowell and his wife, Kerri, of Winter Garden, Florida. Debbie was a proud and loving grandmother to Alexandra Veilleux and her husband, Travis, of Winslow,...
Rita L. Wilmot
Sep 8, 2026
WEST BROOKFIELD: Rita L. Wilmot (Bartoszek), 76, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 8, 2026, with her family by her side. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 53 years, Bernard A. Wilmot, who passed away in November 2024, as well as by her beloved pets: her two cats, Miss Sassy and Vinny, and her dog, Sammy....
Donna P Leighton
Aug 30, 2026
Ware- Donna P. Leighton, 77, peacefully passed away at her home in Ware on Sunday, August 30th, 2026, surrounded by her beloved family. She leaves behind her daughter, Lorrie Robidoux, and her husband Marc, of Ware; her dear mother Grace Hadlock, also of Ware; her brother Todd Hadlock and his wife Lori of Palmer, along with her two nephews, Ryan...
Oscar H. Carlson
Aug 29, 2026
NORTH BROOKFIELD: Oscar “Skip” Carlson, 85, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 29, 2026. He is survived by his loving wife of 59 years, Jill (Dilling) Carlson; many nieces and nephews and grand nieces and nephews.
Skip was born in Worcester the son of the late Oscar and Jeannette (Harrington) Carlson. He was raised in Holden most of his life before...
Harold W. Hilsinger
Aug 13, 2026
Harold W. Hilsinger, 94, passed away peacefully at his home on Thursday, August 13, 2026, with his family by his side. He is survived by his loving wife of 50 years, Barbara A. (Waite) Hilsinger; his daughter, Claire Hilsinger of Greenfield; his grandchildren, Calvin Hilsinger and Mary Hilsinger of Tampa, Florida; his nephew, Jeff Jacobs of New Jersey; as well...
Ernest E. McCarthy
Aug 13, 2026
Warren/Ware, MA — Ernest Edward McCarthy Jr. (“Mac”), age 89, of Cedarbrook Village in Ware and formerly of Warren, passed away peacefully on August 13 at Rose Monahan Hospice House in Worcester, Massachusetts. Mac was the original GIRL DAD, devoted to his five daughters: Mary Johnson (Vernon), Lisa O’Keefe (Kevin), Maureen Jankins (Michael), Lynn Butler (David), and Monica Galamaga (Peter). He...
Michael S. Soja
Aug 11, 2026
WARE: Michael S. Soja, 58, of Ware, passed away unexpectedly, on Tuesday, August 11, 2026. He leaves behind his beloved wife and best friend of 12 years, Nikki Soja; along with their two precious daughters, Lilliana Rylee Soja and Everleigh Summer Soja of Ware, MA; a stepdaughter Kelsie Nimtz and her husband Jared, of Greenfield, MA; his mother Judith Letourneau...
Joseph A. Poor
Aug 8, 2026
Joseph Alan Poor, of Ware, MA, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday August 8, 2026. Born on October 29, 1967, Joe was born in Malden MA, and grew up in Stow, MA. He was the son of the late Alan and Patricia (Laing) Poor of Stow, MA.
Joe was a true family man with a kind heart and a generous spirit. He...
Patricia Ann Shea
Aug 2, 2026
Patricia Ann Shea, 84, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 2, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. She leaves behind her devoted husband of 60 years, Robert D. Shea; her beloved children, Tim Shea of Ware, Brian Shea of Ware, Colleen Hardwick and her husband, Kery, of Northampton, and Robert Shea of Deerfield; her cherished grandson, Brennan Shea of Ware;...
Vicki L. Nields
Aug 1, 2026
WEST BROOKFIELD: Vicki L. Nields, 77, passed away on Saturday, August 1, 2026, at Quaboag Rehabilitation and Skilled Care Center. She was predeceased by her parents Robert L. and Florence (Wesson) Nields, Sr; her siblings: Robert L. Nields, Jr, Morgan W. Nields and Merrily W. Morgan.
Vicki worked as a horse trainer together with her mother who operated Ragged Hill Stables...
Paul F.X. LeBeau
Jul 29, 2026
July 29, 2026 – North Brookfield and East Brookfield, MA
The family of Paul F.X. LeBeau, 37, is deeply saddened to announce he has departed this earth. Like Elvis, Paul has left the building. He will be fondly remembered for his quick wit, genuine smile and kindness to others.
He was most recently employed by Wheeler Carpentry as a carpenter. He has...
Kevin Quinn
Jul 25, 2026
WARREN - Kevin John Quinn, 65, passed away at his home on Saturday, July 25, 2026.
He leaves behind his mother, Barbara (McRoy) Gelinas, and his stepfather, Richard Gelinas; his two beloved sons, Joshua Quinn, Jason Quinn and Jason’s partner Heather DeArcangelis; his cherished grandchildren, Ava Duhamel, Cameron Quinn, Luke Quinn, Myra Quinn, and Zada Quinn; his sister, Karen Trumbull and...
Melissa Avedian
Jul 25, 2026
WEST BROOKFIELD: Melissa A. Avedian, 41, of West Brookfield, Massachusetts, passed away peacefully on July 25, 2026, after a long-term illness. Melissa leaves behind her beloved children, Owen Smith and his partner, Bailey, and their daughter, Mia, all of West Brookfield, and Lillian Orozco of Worcester. She is also survived by her siblings: Lynn Avedian of Leicester; Anthony Avedian and...
Joan Ann McDonald
Jul 24, 2026
HARDWICK: Joan Ann (Martin) McDonald, of Hardwick, Massachusetts, passed away peacefully on July 24, 2026 in the loving home of her daughter, surrounded by family. Born to Joseph L. Martin and Emily D. (Lacombe) Martin of Ware, Massachusetts, Joan lived a life defined by strength, resilience, kindness, and unwavering love for her family. Joan is survived by her children: Karen...
Kaye P. Boothman
Jul 21, 2026
WORCESTER/HARDWICK: Kaye (Petersen) Boothman, 94, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 21, 2026, with her family by her side. Her husband, Donald Boothman predeceased her in 2016. She is survived by her sons: Glenn Styron of Long Beach California and Rodrick Styron of Seattle Washington; her stepdaughters: Barbara Grofic and her husband Barry of Maryland and Laura Stamm and her...
Beverly A. Hartnett
Jul 19, 2026
Beverly Ann (Boucher) Hartnett, of Ware, Massachusetts, born on March 3, 1954, passed away peacefully on July 19, 2026. She is now reunited in heaven with her beloved husband and the love of her life, David P. Hartnett.
Beverly is survived by her son, Benjamin R. Lanier and his wife, Bobbi-Jean Lanier; her daughter, Elizabeth A. (Lanier) Gorman and her partner...
Harold "Bub" C. Black
Jul 14, 2026
OAKHAM: Harold C. Black, 71, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 14, 2026, with his family by his side. His wife of 51 years, Stephanie (Morse) black predeceased him. He is survived by his children: Karen Black and her partner Shawn Freeman of Oakham, Harold L. and Stephanie T. Black, Sr. of Oakham; his grandchildren: Harold L. Black, Jr. of...
