OBITUARIES
Local Obituaries for Families in West Brookfield, and Ware, Massachusetts
Serving West Brookfield and Ware
Ann M. Tuttle
Sep 9, 2025
Warren – Ann M. Tuttle, 89, of Warren, died Tuesday morning, September 9, 2025, in UMass Memorial Hospital – University Campus in Worcester.
She leaves her husband of over 70 years, Robert B. Tuttle; three sons, R. Bradford Tuttle and his husband Steve of Bradenton, Florida, Mark Tuttle and his wife Gloria of Warren, and Richard E. Tuttle also of Warren....
Bruce W. Holden
Sep 6, 2025
West Brookfield – Bruce W. Holden, 69, of West Brookfield passed away at home on Saturday, September 6, 2025.
He leaves behind his step-daughter, Annette Rudolph and her husband, Rick, of Holland, MA; his step-son, Steven Bucinskas and his wife, Cindy, of Auburn; his step-son, David Halley and his wife, Laurie, of West Brookfield; his grandchildren, Justin, Dan, Kate, Tara, Nicole,...
Elmer J. "Bud" Fontaine
Sep 3, 2025
West Warren- Elmer J. “Bud” Fontaine, 90, of West Warren passed away on Wednesday, September 3, 2025, at UMass Memorial Medical Center in Worcester.
He leaves behind his beloved wife of 67 years, Diane Fontaine; his daughter, Rebecca Jones and her husband, Christopher, of West Warren; his daughter, Melanie Stanton and her husband, Richard, Jr., of Warren; his son, Joseph Fontaine...
Michael J. "Mickey" O'Keefe
Sep 1, 2025
New Braintree – Michael J. “Mickey” O’Keefe, 94, died early Monday morning, September 1, 2025, with his family with him.
He leaves his loving children, Dorrinda O’Keefe Shea and her husband Edward of New Braintree, Michael O’Keefe from Lowell, Vermont and Cindy his former sister-in-law from Palmer, Sharon Larocque and her husband Paul of Spencer, Robert O’Keefe and his wife Lisa...
James E. Talbot
Aug 29, 2025
Spencer – James E. Talbot, 93, of Spencer, died early Friday morning, August 29, 2025, while a resident in the Odd Fellows Home in Worcester.
He leaves four sons, James E. Talbot, Jr. and his wife Karen of Spencer, Daniel, Robert, and David Talbot and their families. He was predeceased by his wife of 57 years, Velma L. (McNeaney) Talbot in...

William C. Dugay, Jr.
Aug 26, 2025
Ware – William C. Dugay, Jr., 82, died on Tuesday evening, August 26, 2025, in Baystate Wing Hospital in Palmer.
A life-long resident of Ware, William leaves his daughter Dawn Bouchard of Ware, and his son Jesse Dugay also of Ware. He also leaves his grandchildren, Joshua, and Jackie Dugay, Derek Bouchard, Kelly Leadford and Rebecca Whitman, as well as Derek’s...
Gisele D. Mongeon
Aug 26, 2025
Palmer- Gisele Denise (Tremblay) Mongeon, 85, of Palmer, passed away on Tuesday, August 26, 2025, at Baystate Wing Hospital in Palmer.
She leaves behind her daughter, Denise M. Rosen and her husband, Bruce, of Bear Lake, MI; her daughter, Michele Smith of Chicopee; her beloved grandchildren, Derek Rosen, Monique Smith, and Elijah Smith; her brother, Marcel Tremblay and his wife, Francine,...
Finleigh G. Dragon
Aug 24, 2025
Finleigh G. Dragon, 19, died early Sunday morning, August 24, 2025, following a tragic motor vehicle accident in Auburn.
She leaves her mother, Michelle A. Dragon of Auburn; her father, Ryan E. Dragon of Tewksbury; her brothers, Ryan and Tristan Dragon; her maternal grandfather, David Macaruso of Brookfield; her paternal grandmother, Beverly Adams of Holland; as well as many aunts, uncles,...
Marilyn R. Brunelle
Aug 14, 2025
South Hadley- Marilyn R. (Claus) Brunelle, 84, of South Hadley, passed away on Thursday, August 14, 2025, at Pioneer Valley Nursing Home in South Hadley. She leaves behind her loving son, James E. Waltein of Springfield; her loving daughter, Julie M. Waltein-Balsam and her husband, Michael, of Ware; her daughter-in-law, Jennifer Brunelle; six of her seven beloved grandchildren, Heather, Emily...
Theodora M. Trudeau
Aug 12, 2025
West Springfield/Ware – Theodora M. “Teddy” Trudeau, 97, a long-time resident of Ware, died on Tuesday, August 12, 2025, in Pioneer Valley Heath & Rehabilitation Center in South Hadley. She leaves her sons, James Trudeau and his wife Janet of Florida, Thomas Trudeau and his wife Halina (Helen) of Ware, Christopher Trudeau and his wife Jane of Belchertown, and Alan...
Lori A. Larzazs-Supczak
Aug 11, 2025
Lori Larzazs-Supczak, 63, of Ware, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, August 11, 2025, after a long battle with cancer. She was born in Ware, daughter of George Larzazs and MaryAnn Porter.
While attending Ware High School, Lori worked as a waitress at Crystal Springs Dairy Bar, then at Salem Cross Inn for several years. Lori was the office manager...
John "Jack" S. Decoste Jr.
Aug 11, 2025
West Brookfield- John “Jack” S. DeCoste, Jr., 78, of West Brookfield, passed away on Monday morning, August 11, 2025, surrounded by his loving family at home. He leaves behind his beloved wife, Deborah L. DeCoste of West Brookfield; his daughter, Carrie M. DeCoste of Warwick, RI; his daughter, Eileen M. Wetherell and her husband, Jack, of Palmer; his son, John...
Paul T. Mcquaid
Aug 9, 2025
North Brookfield - Paul T. McQuaid, 84, of North Brookfield, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 9, 2025, surrounded by his loving daughters. Born and raised in Ware, Massachusetts, he was the son of the late John L. and Agnes C. (Lynch) McQuaid. Paul was predeceased by his beloved wife of 38 years, Claire M. (Mallon) McQuaid, who passed in...
Robert J. Morin Jr.
Aug 6, 2025
Warren – Robert J. “Bobby Joe” Morin, Jr., 68, of Warren, died on Wednesday, August 6, 2025, at UMass Memorial Hospital – University Campus in Worcester. He leaves his daughters, Sondra Morin and her cat “Roxy” of Chicago, Tiffany Richard and her husband Benjamin of Wheelwright, along with grandchildren, Thea Richard and Dean Richard, as well as his longtime partner,...
Nancy J. Scott
Aug 1, 2025
West Brookfield - Nancy J. (Enman) Scott, 77, passed away peacefully on August 1, 2025 after a short battle with metastatic breast cancer. Born on August 13, 1947 in Worcester, MA, to the late Herbert and Marcia (Gordon) Enman, Nancy was raised in Rutland and made lifelong friends with many fellow "townies." On March 4, 1967, she married Robert Scott...
Evelyn B. Webster
Jul 31, 2025
Brookfield - Evelyn B. Webster, 97, of Brookfield, passed away on the evening of Thursday, July 31, 2025 at her home. She was the adopted daughter of William L. and Ellen W. (Peterson) Chickering. Evelyn grew up on Elm Hill Farm in Brookfield, and could recall seeing Elsie the Cow there on many occasions. When her parents passed, she went...
Janet A. Iannoli
Jul 23, 2025
Ware/Cherry Valley- Janet A. Iannoli, 84, of Ware and Cherry Valley, passed away on Wednesday morning, July 23, 2025, at home with her family by her side. She leaves behind her daughter, Linda M. Wilson and her companion, Carl, of Ware; her son, Charles Iannoli Jr. and his wife, Karen, of Oakham; her son, James Iannoli and his wife, Elvira,...
Daniel R. Jordan
Jul 16, 2025
West Warren – Daniel R. Jordan, 70, died on Wednesday, July 16, 2025, in St. Vincent Hospital in Worcester. He leaves his wife of 30 years, Denise (Dronzek) Jordan as well as their sons, Kyle Jordan and his girlfriend, Alyson Cass of Oakland, Maine, Christopher Towlson and his partner Melissa Lopez of West Warren, and Michael Towlson and his girlfriend...
Mary C. Ostiguy
Jul 10, 2025
Wheelwright - Mary C. (Olson) Ostiguy, 77, a long-time resident of Wheelwright, died on Thursday afternoon, July 10, 2025, at her home surrounded by family with her, following a brief period of declining health. She leaves her husband of 40 years, Leo J. Ostiguy; her daughters, Tracy Vargas and her husband Jorge of Westerly, Rhode Island; Billie-Jo Cody and her...
Daniel R. Tuttle
Jul 9, 2025
Ware- Daniel R. Tuttle, 61, of Ware, died unexpectedly on Wednesday, July 9, 2025, at Baystate Medical Center in Springfield MA. Daniel leaves his beloved wife, Cathleen M. Tuttle of Ware; his daughter, Ashley Tuttle and her fiancé, Drew Reardon, of Ware; his son, Joshua Tuttle of Ware and his girlfriend, Leah Cardenas, and her son, Levi; his step-son, Joshua...