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...
Richard E. Gustavson
Dec 16, 2023
Ware - Richard E. "Dick" Gustavson, 82, of Ware, Massachusetts died at home on Saturday, December 16, 2023. He leaves his granddaughters, Madeleine and Samantha Rose; his son in-law, Douglas Rose; his nephew, Robert J. Gustavson, Jr.; and his niece, Kristen Gustavson. He was predeceased by his former wife, Ann (Tompkins) Gustavson; his son, Richard T. Gustavson; his daughter, Jennifer...
William T. West
Dec 11, 2023
Ware - William T. West, 77, of Ware, died on Monday, December 11, 2023 at Baystate Wing Hospital. He leaves his wife, Mary T. (Downey) West and his daughters, Lindsay West of Ware, and Amber Ringgard and her husband Evan of Templeton. He also leaves behind his grandson whom he adored, Jaxon, as well as his cat, "Beans." William was...
Dorothy M. Beaudry
Dec 11, 2023
Warren - Dorothy M. (O'Keefe) Beaudry, 87, of Warren, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 11, 2023 at home. She leaves her devoted son, Francis H. Beaudry III, her loving and caring daughter in-law Andrea Beaudry, her six loving and beautiful grandchildren, Sam, Jon, Nick, Liz, Ben, and Jill Beaudry, as well as two beautiful great-grandchildren, Aubree and Reagan. Dorothy...
Richard S. Parker
Dec 11, 2023
West Brookfield - Richard S. Parker, 87, of West Brookfield, passed away on Monday, December 11, 2023, surrounded by his loving family at home. He leaves his beloved wife of 68 years, Nancy J. Parker of West Brookfield; his son, Michael R. Parker of Wilbraham; his daughter, Kathy A. Parker of Birmingham, AL; his brother, David Parker and his wife...
Richard David Taylor
Dec 6, 2023
Ware - Richard D. Taylor, 67, of Ware, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, December 6, 2023 after a hard-fought battle with cancer. He leaves his four beloved daughters; Kimberly S. Taylor and her spouse Shawn of Brookfield, Melissa Taylor, Jessica Chick-Taylor and her spouse Johnathon of Brookfield, and Kelly Taylor of Brookfield; his grandchildren, Joshua, Justin, Damian, Johnathon,...
Linda A. Mettig
Dec 5, 2023
Ware - Linda Ann (Collins) Mettig, 72, of Ware, passed away on Tuesday, December 5, 2023 at Baystate Medical Center. She leaves her loving husband of 51 years, Stanley G. Mettig of Ware; her daughter, Annette M. Koczur and her husband Steven of Gilbertville; her daughter, Melinda R. Mankin, and her husband Travis of Ware; her son, Derrick S. Mettig...
Edward J. Valardi
Dec 3, 2023
South Barre - Edward J. Valardi, 82, of South Barre, died on Sunday, December 3, 2023 at Heywood Hospital. He leaves his daughter, Roxanne and Abel Gomes of New Salem; his son, Edward J. Valardi, Jr. and his wife Brenda of Barre; his daughter, Christine Valardi; his grandchildren, Katrena, Jared, Alexis, Cassie, Justin, Bobby, and Erin; four great-grandchildren; his brother,...
Mary J. Sullivan
Dec 3, 2023
Ware - Mary J. (Tenney) Sullivan, 82, of Ware, died on Sunday, December 3, 2023 at her son's home following a period of declining health. She leaves her son, John "Jack" W. Sullivan and his wife Elizabeth of Ware, her sister Nancy Lawrence of North Carolina, along with her sisters-in-law, Barbara Fusco of New Jersey, and Joanne O'Riley of Ware....
