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 previously worked for RML Construction in Charton, Bjorkland Landscaping, Varney’s Garage, The Fiddle Center, The General Store, Meat & Spirits Shoppe, and East Brookfield Pizza in East Brookfield.

Many admired and appreciated him for his excellence as a musician in the many bands he was part of. During his 25-year professional career he loved entertaining audiences of all ages. His favorite gig was as the front man (lead singer and guitarist) for his family band, The Big GunZ, comprised of his father on bass and his brother on drums, belting out songs by The Who, The Beatles, The Ramones, and Twisted Sister, etc. Locally he also worked with Wheelsmith, Professor Pop, Raider Eddie & The Skeletones, and Lori Brooks, who made possible his first professional on-stage appearance at the age of 12. He was also occasionally seen as a Hired Gun with The Bad Tickers, Riggagoo, All Folked Up, Crawdad E. Creek, and many others. He hosted many local open-mic sessions over the years, most recently at Shi’s Pub in East Brookfield, where he was known for helping aspiring artists to find the courage to go on stage and give it their best shot. Throughout the Pioneer Valley and Hilltowns of Western Mass. he appeared with Janet Ryan and Straight Up, The Goat Ropers, and Catamount Band. He entertained, delighted, and impressed the audience wherever he performed, whether on guitar, electric bass, or stand-up bass.

He leaves his father, Dennis LeBeau of East Brookfield, his mother, Pamela Ducasse (and her husband, Tom) of North Brookfield, his brother, Thomas LeBeau of East Brookfield, and his beloved and devoted life partner, Megan Michelle Quigley of North Brookfield. He had many uncles, aunts, cousins, and friends, all of whom will miss him dearly.

Calling hours will be held at Varnum’s Funeral Home on Main Street, West Brookfield, on Tuesday, August 11, from 4:00-7:00 PM. The funeral service will be held at East Brookfield Baptist Church, 262 East Main Street, East Brookfield on Wednesday, August 12, at 11:00 AM. Burial will be at a later date, at the convenience of the family.

If you wish to honor Paul in a practical way that would please him, memorial donations may be made to East Brookfield Baptist Church, P.O. Box 690, East Brookfield, MA 01515; to Apple Country Radio Station, P.O. Box K300, Brookfield, MA 01506; to Springfield Rescue Mission, P.O. Box 9045, Springfield, MA 01102-9045; or an animal rescue or charity of your choice.