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...
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...
Paul G. Caron
Jul 14, 2026
WEST BROOKFIELD: Paul G. Caron, 80, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 14, 2026. He is survived by his loving wife of 24 years, Julie R. (Tarbell) Caron; his daughter, Jennifer Caron and her spouse Scott Babinski of Dandridge, TN; his brother, Robert Caron and his spouse Deann "Dede" of New Braintree; his stepchildren: Janie Prevost and her spouse Thomas...
Douglas W. Lavin
Jul 11, 2026
NORTH BROOKFIELD – Douglas W. Lavin, 75, passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 11, 2026, at Quaboag Rehabilitation & Skilled Care Center following a brief illness. Doug is survived by his devoted wife of 54 years, Darlene (Dupell) Lavin; his two sons, Timothy Lavin and his wife, Carrie, of El Paso, TX, and Daniel Lavin and his wife, Christine, of...
Brenda Morin
Jul 6, 2026
WARREN: Brenda M. Morin, 70, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 6, 2026 with her family by her side. She is survived by her loving husband of 48 years Donald “Don” R. Morin; her children: Heather Bucknam and her husband Allen of Palmer, Jason Morin and his partner Mindi of Woodstock, CT, Corey Morin and his wife Leona of Easthampton,...
Gene R. Leas
Jul 5, 2026
WARE: Gene R. Leas, 75, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, July 5, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Lois E. (Barre) Leas; his children: Michelle Letendre and her husband Michael of Ware, Jennifer Spencer and her husband Paul of Brookfield, William Leas and his wife Holly of Ware, Michael...
Anne A Grehoski
Jul 4, 2026
Anne Adelaide (Perrin) Grehoski, 78, passed away peacefully on July 4th with her family by her side. Anne courageously faced a complex triple diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease, Lewy body dementia, and Parkinson’s disease, and fought with unrelenting determination until her last breath. She is survived by her daughters, Cheryl Erskine of New York, NY, Monica Grehoski and son-in-law Paul Carbone...
Kevin M Blackmer
Jul 3, 2026
Ware- Kevin M. Blackmer, Sr. of Ware passed away on Friday, July 3rd 2026. Kevin was born in Ware to the late Raymond and Florence (Allard) Blackmer and grew up in Gilbertville. He graduated from Quabbin Regional High School, class of 1983. He worked at W.E. Wrights in Warren, Hardwick Kiln in Gilbertville, and various types of construction or handyman...
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
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,...
