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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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,...
Barbara J. Therrien
Jan 25, 2024
Barbara Joyce (Thurber) Therrien, 85, passed away peacefully on January 25th 2024 with her devoted husband of 65 years, John Therrien at her bedside. Born in North Brookfield, Barbara spent her younger years "spoiled" by her own account as she was the youngest of five and the only girl born to her late parents Calysta (Adams) and Guy Thurber. She...
Phillip G. Vadnais
Jan 23, 2024
Barre - Phillip G. Vadnais, 63, of Barre, died on Tuesday, January 23, 2024, at Fitchburg HealthCare Center after a battle with early onset dementia. He leaves his former wife, Barbara J. (Howe) Vadnais of Barre; their daughter, Katie L. Oliva and her husband Jeffrey of Barre; his granddaugher, Juliana; six siblings Donald Vadnais and his wife Judie of Ware,...
Howard E. Pratt
Jan 20, 2024
West Warren - Howard E. "Howie" Pratt, 91, of West Warren, died on Saturday, January 20, 2024 at Baystate Wing Hospital in Palmer. He leaves his loving and devoted wife of 40 years, Sylvia A. (Dubois) Pratt; his son, David E. Dubois and his wife Maria of Sturbridge, as well as his two grandchildren, Drake and Monique, several nieces and...
Edward J. Miarecki
Jan 15, 2024
Edward J. Miarecki, 80, of Ware died peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on January 15, 2024. Edward was born September 29, 1943 to the late Julian and Adele (Fudyma) Miarecki. He grew up in Gilbertville, MA and graduated from Hardwick High School. Edward bravely served his country in the Vietnam War before returning home to marry his...
Ross Newell
Jan 13, 2024
North Brookfield - Ross Newell, 59, of North Brookfield, passed away on Saturday, January 13, 2024 after a long stay at St. Vincent Hospital in Worcester. He leaves behind his sister, Cindy Varney, whom he called DeeDee, and whom he loved dearly; as well as his brother, Ray Varney. He was predeceased by his sister, Lynn Varney; his brother, Lane...
Leova "Lee" D. Dickerman
Jan 8, 2024
North Wales, PA / West Brookfield, MAÂ - Leova "Lee" D. (Olson) Dickerman, 93, of North Wales, PA passed away on Monday, January 8, 2024 at Quaboag Rehabilitation and Skilled Care Center, West Brookfield, MA. She leaves behind her son, Randall Mason and his wife Karen of East Brookfield, MA; her stepson, James Dickerman and his wife Nancy of Mount...
George O. St. Onge
Jan 7, 2024
Ware - George O. St. Onge, 90, of Ware, died on Sunday, January 7, 2024 at Brookhaven Assisted Care in West Brookfield. He leaves his nieces Camille G. St. Onge Magin (Randy) of Millers Falls, MA, Suzanne (St. Onge) Tanzyus (Mark) of Lakewood, CO, Diane (McHugh) Walden (Terry) of Chagrin Falls, OH and nephew Paul McHugh (Ann Garstka) of Gilbertville,...
Ralph R. Young, Jr.
Jan 6, 2024
Ware - Ralph R.Young, 64, of Ware, died on Saturday, January 6, 2024 at his home. He leaves his wife of 42 years, Patricia A. (Howe) Young; their son, Mark and his companion Alyse Mokrzycki; six grandchildren, Ayden Young, Tanya Gaskins, Schayleigh Young, Averie Young, Layce Mancuso, and Easton Langlois. He also leaves his brothers, Patrick, John, and Kenneth Young,...
Wayne C. Cullen
Dec 29, 2023
West Brookfield - Wayne C. Cullen, 73, of West Brookfield, died suddenly on Friday, December 29, 2023 at Baystate Wing Hospital in Palmer. He leaves his wife of 51 years, Priscilla A. Cullen, and their daughter, Kristie L. Boothroyd and her husband Shawn of South Windsor, CT; he also leaves two grandchildren, Emma G. Boothroyd and Ethan S. Boothroyd, as...
Karen E. Parker
Dec 25, 2023
North Brookfield - Heaven has gained an angel today. It is with heavy hearts that we share the passing of Karen Evelyn (Miner) Parker from North Brookfield. Karen peacefully passed away on December 25, 1:02 PM at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston after a sudden illness. She leaves behind her devoted husband of 50 years, Neil R. Parker; her two...
Gail A. Russell
Dec 23, 2023
Ware - Gail A. (Roberts) Russell, 84, of Ware, died on Saturday, December 23, 2023 at Quaboag Rehabilitation and Skilled Care Center in West Brookfield. Gail was born in Palmer on February 10, 1939. She was the daughter of the late Edward W. Roberts, Sr. and Mary (Ward) Roberts. She moved to Ware after marrying her husband, Charles Russell. They...
Kathleen A. Cox
Dec 20, 2023
Warren - Kathleen A. (Russell) Cox, 56, of Warren, died on Wednesday, December 20, 2023 at Baystate Wing Hospital. She leaves her daughter, Kasandra M. Henderson of Enfield, CT, and her son Christopher L. Cox of Warren; four grandchildren Shalynn Henderson, Skylar Henderson, Mya Henderson, and Lorelai Cox; her sister, Michelle Cox; as well as her nieces, Elizabeth and Samantha...
