OBITUARIES

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

Serving West Brookfield and Ware

Ronald R. Rainka

Ronald R. Rainka

Mar 11, 2024

Warren - Ronald R. Rainka, 82, of Warren, passed away on Monday, March 11, 2024 at Johns Hopkins Howard County Medical Center in Columbia, Maryland. He leaves his daughters, Kathy Girouard and her husband Joeal of Warren, Priscilla Clowes and her husband Dennis of Warren, Michele Salvadore and her husband Joseph of New Braintree; his sons, Christopher Rainka of NJ,...

Patricia P. Fuller

Patricia P. Fuller

Mar 7, 2024

Ware - Patricia P. (Boulanger) Fuller, 84, of Ware, passed away on Thursday, March 7, 2024, surrounded by her loving family at home. She was born in Gardner and leaves behind her husband, George E. Fuller III of Ware; her son William Dougan of Ware; her daughter Karen Dubord and her husband, Ken, of Warren; her son Thomas Dougan and...

Goldie R. Dyess

Goldie R. Dyess

Mar 4, 2024

Ware / Calhan, CO - Goldie R. (Stout) Dyess, 90, of Ware, died on Monday, March 4, 2024 at Quaboag Rehabilitation and Skilled Care Center in West Brookfield. She leaves her son, David R. Dyess and his wife Kelly Lynn of Ware; her daughters, Debra L. Kullman of Falcon, Colorado, and Kelly D. Dyess of Tempe, AZ as well as...

Barbara L. Smith

Barbara L. Smith

Mar 3, 2024

West Brookfield - Barbara L. (Jory) Smith, 94, of West Brookfield, died on Sunday, March 3, 2024 at her home. She leaves her son, Jonathan Smith and his wife Candice of Ware; two daughters, Jennifer J. Lapen and her husband Daniel of Lancaster, and Deborah Smith of Dornach, Switzerland; four grandchildren, Dr. Peter Lapen and his wife Kelly, Lindsay Rosch...

Mary L. Sisco

Mary L. Sisco

Mar 3, 2024

Mary L. (Glazier) Sisco, 76, of North Brookfield, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 3, 2024 at St. Mary's Healthcare in Worcester.  She leaves behind her daughters, Michelle, Sheila, Theresa, Eunice, Jessica, and Mary, and sons Leon, Jr. and Craig Farley, his wife Pamela and their children, Matthew, Ryan and Johnna with whom she lived, as well as several grandchildren...

Pauline "Pinky" D. Walker

Pauline "Pinky" D. Walker

Feb 24, 2024

West Brookfield - Pauline "Pinky" D. (Piche) Walker, 86, of West Brookfield, passed away on Saturday, February 24, 2024 at Quaboag Rehabilitation and Skilled Care Center. She leaves behind her son, Robert Walker of West Brookfield; her daughter, Maxine Fairbanks and her husband Scott of West Brookfield; Heika surviving spouse of Clint from Germany; her grandchildren, Nicole, Natalie, Jessica, William,...

Kevin M. Fluegge

Kevin M. Fluegge

Feb 23, 2024

Alstead - Kevin M. Fluegge, 36, of Alstead, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, February 23, 2024. He was born in Scott AFB, IL, and he leaves behind his beloved and adored daughters, Kenna and Ellie Fluegge; his loving mother, Ann M. Fluegge and her husband Ty Zinn of Spofford, NH; his father, Michael Fluegge and his wife Sharon; his brothers,...

Paul C. Desourdy

Paul C. Desourdy

Feb 21, 2024

Brimfield - Paul C. Desourdy, 84, of Brimfield, died on Wednesday, February 21, 2024 at Baystate Wing Hospital in Palmer. He was one of 11 brothers and sisters.  He was born in Southbridge, son of the late Joseph and Irene (Blair) Desourdy. Paul was a United States Marine Corp veteran, enlisting at the age of 18. Mr. Desourdy was a...

Linda G. Baker

Linda G. Baker

Feb 18, 2024

Warren - Linda G. (Dansereau) Baker, 75, of Warren, died on Sunday, February 18, 2024 at UMass Memorial Health - Harrington, in Southbridge, with her daughters at her side. She was very loved and will be missed terribly. She leaves her daughters, Paula B. Olender of Roslindale, Corey and her husband David Lathbury of Waltham; her sisters, Paulette Wojtowicz and...

Julianne Broman

Julianne Broman

Feb 17, 2024

North Brookfield - Julianne (Thomasian) Broman, 85, of North Brookfield, died on Saturday, February 17, 2024 at Quaboag Rehabilitation and Skilled Care Center. She is survived by her son, Eric Broman and his wife Suzanne of North Brookfield, and her daughter, Sema Guntor and her husband Paul of West Brookfield; three grandchildren, Eric Guntor and his partner Carol Trevey of...

James R. Hamilton

James R. Hamilton

Feb 15, 2024

Palmer - James "Jim" R. Hamilton, 69, of Palmer, passed away on Thursday, February 15, 2024 at Baystate Medical Center in Springfield. He leaves behind his sister, Kathryn A. Wilson and her husband Jim of both Port Charlotte, FL and of Bourne; his brother, David K. Hamilton; his brother-in-law, Steve Lizak; as well as his nephews, David, Kenny, Adam, Kenny,...

Bonnie J. Anair

Bonnie J. Anair

Feb 13, 2024

Ware - Bonnie J. (Bouchard) Anair, 81, of Ware, entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, February 13, 2024 surrounded by her family at home. Bonnie leaves behind her loving husband of 59 years, Francis F. Anair, Sr. of Ware; her daughters, Lisa M. Anair and Julianne Anair of Ware; her sons, Francis F. Anair, Jr. and his wife Stacey and...

James E. Bishop

James E. Bishop

Feb 6, 2024

West Brookfield - James Edward Bishop, 65, of West Brookfield, passed away on Tuesday, February 6, 2024 at St. Vincent's Medical Center in Bridgeport, CT. He leaves his wife, Deborah R. Bishop of West Brookfield; his step-father, Norman Mathes; his daughters, Bianca and Becky; his step-daughters, Michelle, Melissa, and  Kelly; his sisters, Melissa "Sue," and Sarah; as well as several...

Barbara J. Niemiec

Barbara J. Niemiec

Feb 6, 2024

West Brookfield - Barbara Jean (Allen) Niemiec, 81, of West Brookfield, passed away on Tuesday, February 6, 2024 at Baystate Medical Center in Springfield. She leaves behind her loving husband of 60 years, Roger J. Niemiec of West Brookfield; her sons, David W. Niemiec and his wife Michelle of West Brookfield, and Gene P. Niemiec and his wife Sheila of...

James C. Wilson, Ii

James C. Wilson, Ii

Feb 5, 2024

James C. Wilson, II, 89 West Warren - James C. Wilson, II, 89, of West Warren, died on Monday, February 5, 2024 at Quaboag Rehabilitation and Skilled Care Center. He leaves his wife of 60 years, Joanne R. (Beauregard) Wilson; his daughter Martha Jo  Harrison and her husband Justin of Philadelphia; three sons, Dr. James C. Wilson, III, and his...

Harold A. Gushue, Jr.

Harold A. Gushue, Jr.

Feb 4, 2024

Warren - Harold A. Gushue, Jr., 80, of Warren, died on Sunday, February 4, 2024 at Quaboag Rehabilitation and Skilled Care Center after a period of declining health. He leaves his wife of 56 years, Mildred A. (Hoyle) Gushue as well as his sister, Deborah Boucher.  He was born in Springfield, son of the late Harold A. Gushue and Irene...

Ida H. Lizak

Ida H. Lizak

Feb 3, 2024

Warren - Ida H. (Rivers) Lizak, 82, of Warren, passed away on February 3, 2024, surrounded by her family. She was the wife of Thadeus (Teddy) M. Lizak, whom she loved and adored. Ida was predeceased by her husband Teddy in 1989, stepson Michael in 1985 and son James (Jimmy) in 1987. She leaves behind her daughter, Linda (Lizak) Beaudry...

Elaine L. Baldina

Elaine L. Baldina

Feb 2, 2024

West Brookfield - Elaine L. (Leveillee) Baldina, 84, of West Brookfield, died on Friday, February 2, 2024 at Quaboag Rehabilitation & Skilled Care Center. She leaves her loving and devoted husband of 53 years, Jack H. Baldina; her sons, Jack H. Baldina, Jr. and his wife Trish of Brimfield, Terry Parker and his wife Pam of Southbridge, and Kenneth Parker...

Louise M. Pierce

Louise M. Pierce

Jan 30, 2024

West Brookfield - Louise M. (Dominque) Pierce, 84, of West Brookfield, died peacefully surrounded by family on Tuesday, January 30, 2024 at Baystate Medical Center in Springfield. She leaves her husband of 66 years, James F. Pierce; her son, David J. Pierce and his wife Leane of West Brookfield, and her daughter, Donna L. Kenward  and her husband Robert of...

Ellen M. Phaneuf

Ellen M. Phaneuf

Jan 29, 2024

Ellen M. (Sauvageau) Phaneuf, 83, of Gilbertville, died on Monday, January 29, 2024 at St. Vincent Hospital. She leaves her son, John H. Phaneuf and his wife Jeanine; two daughters, Diane E. Phaneuf, and Debra Beland and her husband Kenneth Gray, as well as her grandchildren, Matthew and Kate Beland. She also leaves her sister, Vivian Stone, and her brothers,...