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...
Justin T. Bishop
Jul 8, 2025
West Brookfield – Justin T. Bishop, 37, died unexpectedly on Tuesday, July 8, 2025. He leaves his parents, Randall T. and Patricia A. (Thresher) Bishop of West Warren; his brother, Jesse R. Bishop and his fiancé Kacey Moore of Warren, his nephews, Tanner and Jamison, and many friends. He was predeceased by his sister, Katie Bishop. Justin graduated from Pathfinder...
Dorothy "Dot" A. Kelton
Jul 7, 2025
Athol- Dorothy “Dot” A. Kelton, 89, of Athol, died on Monday, July 7th, 2025 at Athol Hospital, surrounded by her loving family. She leaves behind her daughter, Dawn Corkum and her husband, Joseph; her daughter, Kimberly Bacigalupo; and her daughter, Deborah Barber and her husband, Leo, all of Athol. She also leaves her eight grandchildren, Amie, Stan, Jesse, Patty, Jamie,...
George C. Howland
Jul 5, 2025
North Brookfield – George C. “Buzz” Howland, Jr., 87, died on Saturday, July 5, 2025, in St. Francis Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Worcester following a brief period of declining health. He leaves his children, James C. Howland and his wife Jennifer of North Brookfield and Jennifer Leblanc and her husband Robert of Blackstone as well as his former son-in-law...
Raymond E. Peterson
Jun 30, 2025
Monson – Raymond Edward Peterson, 73, passed away at home. Born in Palmer on October 8, 1951, he was the son of the late Robert W. and Rose S. (Sowa) Peterson. Raymond was a graduate of Palmer High School and served in the Army National Guard. He was employed for years as a 1st Class Fireman/Boiler Operator at the Ludlow...
Frank T. Husted
Jun 29, 2025
Sutton – Frank "Tom" Husted, 83, of Sutton, MA, passed away on Sunday, June 29, 2025, at Quaboag Rehabilitation and Skilled Care Center in West Brookfield. Tom leaves behind his brother Bill Husted and Bill's partner Ruth Bull, his nephews Ross and Alex Husted and his niece Carrie Husted, as well as several great nieces and nephews. Tom was born...
Betty J. Prindle
Jun 27, 2025
West Brookfield – Betty J. Prindle, 98, passed away on Friday, June 27, 2025, in Quaboag Rehabilitation and Skilled Care Center. She leaves her daughter, Mary Eleanor Naylor and her husband, Bill; her daughter, Patricia Ann Gould and her husband, Wayne; her daughter, Alice Aldrich; her son, Albion E. Prindle, Jr. and his wife, Lezlie; her eight grandchildren, Tim Gould,...
Tamara J. "Tammy" Letendre
Jun 22, 2025
Ware – Tamara J. “Tammy” Letendre, 71, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday evening, June 22, 2025, after a brief period of declining health. Tammy was the heart of her family and community. She leaves behind her devoted husband of 50 years, Leo F. Letendre; her daughter, Amber Letendre and her partner Christopher Hillebrand of Ware; her son, Adam...
Barbara A. Aiken
Jun 20, 2025
East Longmeadow – Barbara A. Aiken, 90, of East Longmeadow, passed away on June 20, 2025. She leaves behind her son, Loren J. Smith of TN; her son, Harold L. Ridings, Jr. of AK; her son, Phillip C. Ridings of AK; her sisters, Jackie and Cheryl Aiken, both of Belchertown; as well as her several grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, and nephews....
