Carol A. Bloem

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 goods and services to help conserve, protect, and enhance fish, wildlife, and plants and their habitats.

She was predeceased by her parents and her brother, Donald N. Bloem.

Carol was always appreciative of the care that was provided to her by the nurses and staff at Quaboag while she was a resident there over these past few years.

At her request, services will be held privately. Memorial donations may be made to Dakin Animal Shelter, 163 Montague Road, Leverett, MA 01054 or online at www.dakinhumane.org/donate

Varnum Funeral Home, 43 East Main St., in West Brookfield is assisting with her care and arrangements.