OBITUARIES

Local Obituaries for Families in West Brookfield, and Ware, Massachusetts

Serving West Brookfield and Ware

Paul D. Young

Paul D. Young

May 4, 2024

Ware - Paul D. Young, 83, of Ware, passed away on Saturday, May 4, 2024 at Baystate Medical Center in Springfield with his family by his side. He leaves behind his daughter, Kim Goudreau and her husband Keith of Ware; his son, Jim Young and his wife Ruth of Ware; his son, David Young and his wife Denise of Ware;...

Robert B. Malboeuf

Robert B. Malboeuf

Apr 25, 2024

Ware - Robert B. Malboeuf, 98, formally of Ware, died on Thursday, April 25, 2024 at Cooley-Dickenson Hospital in Northampton. He leaves his sister, Theresa Surdel of Connecticut and as well as many nieces and nephews.  He was predeceased by his six brothers, and one sister.  He was born in Ware, son of the late Eldor and Philomene (Maynard) Malboeuf,...

Linda M. Bell

Linda M. Bell

Apr 25, 2024

West Brookfield - Linda M. (Spooner) Bell, 81, of West Brookfield, died on Thursday, April 25, 2024 at Brookhaven Assisted Care. She leaves her nephew, Donald E. Carlson of Williamstown, and her nieces, Darlene Ross and Sondra Bonacquisti both of Pittsfield, and Donna Carlson of Lanesboro.  She also leaves her long-time friend and caregiver, Nancy Olsen of Brookhaven. She was...

Leo J. Smith, Jr.

Leo J. Smith, Jr.

Apr 22, 2024

Belchertown - Leo J. Smith, Jr., 50, of Belchertown, passed away on Monday, April 22, 2024 at home. He was born in Ware, son to Leo J. Smith, Sr., whom he leaves behind, and to Sandra M. Smith who predeceased him. He also leaves behind his beloved children, Alayna Paulajka and her husband Noah, Summer Muzerall, Caitlynne Martin, IvyRose Hoyle,...

John J. Curylo, Jr.

John J. Curylo, Jr.

Apr 16, 2024

Ware - John J. Curylo, Jr., 59, of Ware, passed away on Tuesday, April 16, 2024 at Baystate Wing Hospital. He leaves behind his beloved daughter, Tiffany L. Girard and her husband Adam of Wales; his loving father, John J. Curylo and his fiance Karin of Ware; his brothers, Paul and Steven Curylo, and their wives Karen and Tina, both...

Cassandra Mcdonald

Cassandra Mcdonald

Apr 13, 2024

Cassandra (Chisholm) McDonald was born in July, 1989 in Worcester, MA. She leaves behind her estranged husband, Michael McDonald; her mother, Kimberley A. Chisholm of West Brookfield; and her father, Michael P. Chisholm and his girlfriend Tracy of Charlton.  Cassandra also leaves her children, Andrew, Terence and Mike; her paternal grandfather, Donald Chisholm and his wife Ann of Florida; as...

Patrick W. Goodwin, Ii

Patrick W. Goodwin, Ii

Apr 13, 2024

Patrick W. Goodwin, II, 41 West Brookfield - Patrick W. Goodwin, II, 41, of West Brookfield, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, April 13, 2024. He was born in Worcester on January 29, 1983, to his parents, Patrick W. and Alexandra Goodwin, whom he leaves behind.  He leaves behind the love of his life, his wife of 15 years, Ashley L. ...

Kelsey R. Roach

Kelsey R. Roach

Apr 6, 2024

Kelsey R. Roach, 31, of Ware, passed away on Saturday, April 6, 2024 at Baystate Wing Hospital. Kelsey was born at Mary Lane Hospital in Ware on January 16, 1993, to her loving and devoted parents, David N. and Kimberly A. Roach of Ware, whom she leaves behind. She also leaves the love of her life, her son, Eli LaBier;...

John J. Therrien

John J. Therrien

Apr 4, 2024

John Joseph Therrien, 93, passed away peacefully in the early hours of April 4th, 2024. Born in 1931 to his parents Emmanuel and Catherine Therrien in Swanton, VT, John was the oldest of six.  Just shy of his 21st birthday, John entered the Airforce and spent his time in the service working as a Radio Control Operator while seizing the...

Kathryn Ann "Kay" Deslauriers

Kathryn Ann "Kay" Deslauriers

Apr 3, 2024

Ware - Kathryn Ann "Kay" (Kanevski) Deslauriers, a longtime resident of Ware, passed away peacefully at her home on Wednesday, April 3, 2024 at the age of 90 surrounded by her loving family. Born in Brockton, MA she was the daughter of the late Anthony and Helen (Grimes) Kanevski. She leaves her loving husband of 71 years, Paul A Deslauriers...

Mary L. Dugay

Mary L. Dugay

Mar 30, 2024

Ware - Mary L. (Derosier) Dugay, 80, of Ware, died on Saturday, March 30, 2024 at her home. She leaves her husband of 61 years, William C. Dugay Jr.; her daughter, Dawn Bouchard and her husband Larry of Ware, her son Jesse and his wife Susan of Ware, and her daughter Sherry and her husband James of Arcadia, Florida. She...

Geraldine A. Mckeon

Geraldine A. Mckeon

Mar 23, 2024

West Warren - Geraldine A. "Gerry" (Young) McKeon, 84, of West Warren, passed away on Saturday, March 23, 2024 at Hartford Hospital. She leaves behind her loving husband, Edward T. "Tom" McKeon; her beloved son, Edward T. McKeon, Jr.; her brother, Edmund Young of Brookfield; her sister, Joan Hebert of North Brookfield; as well as several nieces and nephews.  She...

Michael D. Levine

Michael D. Levine

Mar 21, 2024

Warren - Michael D. "Chuck" Levine of Warren passed away peacefully on March 21 at Brigham and Women's hospital after a period of declining health. He leaves his loving partner of 27 years Daniel J. Jordan Jr; his loving daughter, Taylor and her partner Andrew; his son, Joshua and his wife Alexandra; his daughter Morgan; his sisters, Jean Teague and...

Linda A. Soltys

Linda A. Soltys

Mar 20, 2024

Gilbertville - Linda A. (Pluta) Soltys, 73, of Gilbertville, passed away on Wednesday, March 20, 2024 surrounded by her loving family at home. She leaves her daughter, Shelley A. Pratt, her husband, Brian and his daughter Miranda; her son, Chad E. Soltys and his fiancee, Christine LeGrand; as well as her beloved granddogs, "loyal side kick" Chance, Lola, and Penny.  ...

Joshua R. Kemp

Joshua R. Kemp

Mar 16, 2024

Gilbertville - Joshua Rene Kemp - born August 23, 1994, was tragically taken from us on March 16, 2024, at the age of 29. Josh was born overcoming incredible odds fighting for his life from the very beginning of what would become an amazing life cut way too short. Josh as a newborn endured open-heart surgery and was able to...

David P. Wheeler

David P. Wheeler

Mar 15, 2024

Ware - David P. Wheeler better known to many as "Goofy,"  age 66, died unexpectedly at home, in Ware, Massachusetts on Friday, March 15th 2024. David was a husband, father and friend. He leaves his wife of 21 years, Linda A. Wheeler; his sons, Jeremy D. Wheeler and Corey M. Wheeler both of Ware; four daughters, Christy D. Wheeler, Jessica...

Robert M. Stendrup

Robert M. Stendrup

Mar 14, 2024

Ware - Robert M. Stendrup, 92, of Ware, died suddenly on Thursday, March 14, 2024 at Baystate Wing Hospital after being stricken ill at home. He leaves his wife of 66 years, Jane B. (Cadoret) Stendrup; his daughter, Andrea J. Pageau and his son, William C. Stendrup; his grandchidren, David Pageau, Timothy Pageau, Matthew Pageau and Victoria Rose Stendrup; his...

Lawrence L. Hatstat

Lawrence L. Hatstat

Mar 13, 2024

Brookfield - Lawrence L. Hatstat, 93, of Brookfield, died on Wednesday, March 13, 2024 at Quaboag Rehabilitation and Skilled Care Center after a period of declining health over the last few months. He was predeceased by his wife Betty J. Hatstat (Beer). He leaves his sons, William Hatstat and his wife, Kathleen, of Spencer, and James Hatstat and his fiancé,...

Marilyn E. Niquette

Marilyn E. Niquette

Mar 12, 2024

Ware - Marilyn E. (Warren) Niquette, of Ware, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 12, 2024. Marilyn was born in Holyoke and grew up in Amherst, daughter of the late Arthur and Madalyn (Howes) Warren. She was predeceased by her husband of 63 years, Donald M. Niquette in 2022. She leaves her son, James Niquette and his wife Christine; her...

Roberta L. Purcell

Roberta L. Purcell

Mar 11, 2024

New Braintree - Roberta L. Purcell, Ph.D., 73, of New Braintree, died suddenly on Monday, March 11, 2024 at Athol Memorial Hospital after being stricken ill at home. She leaves her long-time partner, Martin J. Muysenberg of New Braintree; her sisters, Karen Smith of Fairmont, Indiana and Kay Green of East Leroy, Michigan; a sister-in-law, Cindy Womack of Battle Creek,...