John S. Cembura
Mar 12, 2026
Ware - John S. Cembura passed away on March 12, 2026, at the age of eighty-three. Born in Ware on September 25,1942, the son of the late Stanley and Helen Cembura. He was the beloved husband of the late Patricia M. Cembura for 40 wonderful years.
He graduated from Springfield Technical High School in 1960 and then joined the Laborers Union....
Francis H. Beaudry, III
Mar 9, 2026
Warren – Francis H. Beaudry, III, 65, of Warren, passed away peacefully at his home on Monday evening, March 9, 2026, following a brief period of declining health.
He leaves his sister-in-law, Andrea S. Beaudry of South Carolina, and his nieces and nephews, Samantha Cardaropoli of Westfield, Jonathan Beaudry of Virginia Beach, Nicholas Beaudry of Louisiana, Elizabeth Beaudry of Ludlow, Benjamin...
Shirley L. Hissem
Mar 6, 2026
West Brookfield / Richmond -Shirley Lorraine Hissem, age 94, passed away peacefully on March 6, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family.
She was born on October 25, 1931, to Georgie McPhee Curtis. At the age of four, Shirley was placed on a trolley with her siblings and brought to the House of the Angel Guardian in Roxbury, Massachusetts. She...
Carol A. Bloem
Mar 3, 2026
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...
Thomas S. Schoenfeldt
Feb 24, 2026
Warren - Thomas S. Schoenfeldt, 79, of Warren, died on Monday, February 24th, 2026, in his home surrounded by his loving family.
He leaves his beloved wife of 60 years, Louise (Hesse) Schoenfeldt. He also leaves his son Dennis Schoenfeldt and wife Nicole of Concord, North Carolina and his daughter, Jean Carlson and her husband Gregory of Colorado Springs, Colorado; his...
Eric M. Gerhard
Feb 20, 2026
West Brookfield- Eric M. Gerhard, 50, passed away peacefully on February 20, 2026 surrounded by his family at his home. He is survived by his mother, Brenda Ziehl, and his step-father, Gerald Ziehl, with whom he lived. He leaves his two brothers, Jeremy Gerhard of Southfield, MI and Adam Gerhard of Newmarket, NH; his four step-sisters, Tara Patenaude of Cherry...
Johann E. Comeau
Feb 13, 2026
Ware – Johann E. Comeau, 82, died in the early morning hours on Friday, February 13, 2026, in Quaboag Rehabilitation and Skilled Care Center.
She leaves her husband of 43 years, Roger J. Comeau, her brother, Neil Poulin and his wife Rachel of Essex Junction, Vermont; her sister-in-law, Rita Hamelin and her husband Ernie as well as 2 nieces and 2...
Richard G. O'Brien
Feb 6, 2026
Ware- Richard G. O’Brien, 76, of Ware died on Friday, February 6th, 2026, at Baystate Medical Center in Palmer.
He leaves his beloved wife of 54 years, Karen (Reynolds) O’Brien, of Ware. He also leaves his three children; Cynthia Riggie of Ware, Richard O’Brien and wife Melissa of Hardwick, and Robert O’Brien of Ware. He leaves his two brothers; Gary O’Brien...
Peggy E. Willard
Feb 3, 2026
Ware – Margaret E. “Peggy” Willard, 75, died early Tuesday morning, February 3, 2026, after a long battle with cancer.
She leaves her loving husband of 30 years, Gary P. Willard, who was her caregiver for the last 12 years during her illness; She also leaves; her children, Vickie J. Vennert of Warren, and Daniel D. Vennert of Monson, as well...
Charles R. Nicholson
Jan 31, 2026
Gilbertville – Charles R. Nicholson, 67, of Gilbertville, passed away on Saturday, January 31, 2026, at UMass Memorial Medical Center in Worcester, surrounded by his loving family.
He leaves behind his beloved wife, Cheryl A. Nicholson of Gilbertville; his son, Richard J. Nicholson and his wife, Cynthia, of Gilbertville; his daughter, Tina M. Swindlehurst and her husband, Matthew, of Hardwick; his...
Elizabeth "Liz" M. Madison
Jan 29, 2026
Southbridge – Elizabeth “Liz” M. Madison, 37, of Southbridge passed away on Thursday, January 29, 2026, at Harrington Hospital in Southbridge.
She leaves behind her loving fiancé of eight years, Dewey Mitchell; their beloved daughter, Skylar Madison-Mitchell; her brother, Joseph S. Ragno of Palmer; her sister, Sarah Straight and family of Ware; her brother, Jonathan Hutchinson and his girlfriend, Amanda Benway,...
Richard R. Taft
Jan 29, 2026
West Brookfield – Richard R. Taft, 60, of West Brookfield, passed away on Thursday, January 29, 2026, at Baystate Medical Center in Springfield.
He leaves behind his loving daughter, Kayla D. Valentin, and her spouse Charles L. Watson III of Belchertown; his grandchildren, Julien, Amaya, and Mila Valentin, Charles Watson IIII, and Brayden Watson; his sister, Kelley O’Brien Lewis of Lafayette,...
Emmanuel A. Therrien, Jr.
Jan 26, 2026
West Brookfield - Emmanuel A. Therrien, 83, passed away peacefully at his home on January 26, 2026. Better known as "JR" to his friends and family, he was a life-long resident of West Brookfield. He was the youngest of 6 children. He leaves 3 sisters, Elaine Perry, Mary Ellen St. George, and G. Theresa Shea. He was predeceased by one...
Judith Ann Goodwin
Jan 24, 2026
Ware – Judith “Judy” Ann Goodwin, 82, of Ware, died on Saturday, January 24, 2026, in Quaboag Rehabilitation & Skilled Care Center in West Brookfield with her family by her side.
She leaves behind her husband, Paul M. Goodwin; her four children: Lisa Zearfoss and husband, Ken, of Bristol, CT, Mark Loya and wife, Maria, of Broken Bow, OK, Tammy Cairns...
Ian A. Charpentier
Jan 20, 2026
North Brookfield – Ian A. Charpentier, 35, of North Brookfield, passed away on Tuesday, January 20, 2026, surrounded by his family, at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston.
He leaves behind his loving parents, Richard and Mary Charpentier of North Brookfield; his brother, Eric Charpentier and his wife, Lori, of North Brookfield; his brother, Aaron Charpentier of Sturbridge; his sister,...
Paul F. Kszaszcz
Jan 18, 2026
Ware - Paul Francis Kszaszcz, 86, of Ware, passed peacefully surrounded by loved ones on January 18, 2026, in the home he built in 1961. Born August 21,1939, he was a lifetime resident of Ware. He was the son of the late Ignacy (Ed) and Irene Kszaszcz. Paul attended Ware schools until he went to Springfield Trade High School to...
Carolyn N. Boucher
Jan 17, 2026
West Brookfield – Carolyn N. (Bridges) Boucher, 81, of West Brookfield, and a former long-time resident of Warren, died on Saturday, January 17, 2026, at Baystate Medical Center in Springfield.
She leaves her son, Robert Boucher and his wife Lisa of Warren, and her daughter, Diana Perron and her husband, Jose Ramirez of Brookfield; three grandchildren, Melissa and Joshua Perron, and...
Henry P Zelazik
Jan 16, 2026
West Brookfield- Henry P. Zelazik, 86, of West Brookfield died on Friday, January 16th, 2026, at Harrington Hospital in Southbridge.
He leaves his wife and best friend of 65 years, Judith (LeBeau) Zelazik, of West Brookfield. He also leaves his son, Peter Zelazik, and his wife Kristin Kloiber, of Brimfield; and two grandsons, Zach Zelazik and Nicholas Zelazik. Henry is predeceased...
Harriet M. DeJesus
Jan 16, 2026
Warren – Harriet M. DeJesus, 89, a long-time resident of Warren, died on Friday, January 16, 2026, at Webster Manor Rehabilitation and Health Center in Webster.
She leaves her sons, Leslie W. DeLuca and his wife Jayne of Brimfield, and Brian DeLuca of Charlton. She also leaves three grandchildren, Jamie, Brian II, and Matthew DeLuca. She was predeceased by her husbands...
Dorothy M. Mineau
Jan 14, 2026
Ware – Dorothy M. Mineau, 90, of Ware, died on Wednesday, January 14, 2026, at Baystate Wing Hospital in Palmer.
She leaves her sons Christopher J. Mineau and his wife Colleen of Ware, and Clifford E. Mineau of Florida, as well as her daughter, Dorothy E. Mineau also of Ware. She was predeceased by her husband Clifford R. Mineau in 2013.
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