OBITUARIES

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

Serving West Brookfield and Ware

Lori A. Paige

Lori A. Paige

Aug 23, 2023

West Brookfield - Lori A. (Pennock) Paige, 69, of West Brookfield, died on Wednesday, August 23, 2023 at UMass Memorial Hospital - Harrington in Southbridge. She leaves her sons, Jeffrey Facteau of Somersworth, NH and Jon Facteau; her daughter, Dani Facteau; two step-children, Robin Makepeace of Bridgeport, NY, and Michael Paige of Orlando, FL, as well as several grandchildren. She...

Lillian M. Holden

Lillian M. Holden

Aug 21, 2023

Hardwick - Lillian M. (Champagne) Holden, 74, of Hardwick, died on Monday, August 21, 2023 at her home, surrounded by her loving family. She leaves her sons, Glen and his wife Reneé along with their children, Ben and Rachel of Pomfret Center, CT, Jason and his wife Donna and their son, Ty of Hardwick, and Joshua of Portland, ME and...

Victoria M. Chisholm-Dally

Victoria M. Chisholm-Dally

Aug 20, 2023

Brookfield - Victoria M. (Bates-Gee) Chisholm-Dally, 80, of Brookfield and formerly of Warren, died on Sunday, August 20, 2023 at her home. She leaves her daughters, Robin Richard and her husband Frank of Brookfield, and Rebeca Taylor of Oxford, as well as three grandchildren, Max, Isaac and Sage. She was predeceased by her husband of 40 years, Daniel R. Dally...

Thaddeus A Azek

Thaddeus A Azek

Aug 15, 2023

Thaddeus "Bunky" A. Drazek, 84, of North Brookfield died peacefully on Tuesday, August 15, 2023 surrounded by his loving family at home. He leaves his wife of 61 years, Janet S. (Prindle) Drazek of North Brookfield; three daughters, Wendy Gould of Webster, Sheryl Reidy of Shrewsbury, and Denise Kania and her husband John of Charlton; six grandchildren, Michael Hellstrom, Jr....

Joan M. Ackerman

Joan M. Ackerman

Aug 14, 2023

Joan Marie (Moquin) Ackerman of West Brookfield, passed away peacefully at Baystate Medical Center on August 14, 2023. Joan was an accomplished banking executive, a trailblazer for women in business, and a dedicated community leader. Born in Springfield, Mass., Joan was the daughter of the late Leon and Cecilia Moquin. She attended Cathedral High School and was a graduate of...

Paul A. Gunther

Paul A. Gunther

Aug 8, 2023

Ware - Paul A. Gunther, 56, of Ware, died on Tuesday, August 8, 2023 at Massachusetts General Hospital. He leaves his loving wife of 32 years, Mary Beth (St. George) Gunther; two daughters, Rachel Genereux and her companion JP, and Jenna Gunther and her companion Alex of Bondsville.  He also leaves five grandchildren, Mason, Connor, Levi, Elaina, and Carter, as...

Patricia R. Dondero

Patricia R. Dondero

Aug 6, 2023

Patricia R. Dondero, 91 West Brookfield - Patricia R. Dondero, 91, of West Brookfield, died on Sunday, August 6, 2023 at her home following recent medical issues. She leaves her daughters, Peggy Walker and her husband Jeffrey of West Brookfield, Donna Courtney of West Brookfield, and Doreen Cresswell-Martinez and her husband Carlos of Spring Hill, Florida; her grandchildren, Melissa Leger...

Sylvia A. Varney

Sylvia A. Varney

Aug 3, 2023

East Brookfield - Sylvia A. (McLaughlin) Varney, 90, of East Brookfield, died on Thursday, August 3, 2023 at her home. She leaves her sons, Richard Varney and his wife Ellen of Spencer, Gene Varney and Toni Coski of North Brookfield, and Lex Varney of East Brookfield; her daughters, Pamela LeBeau of East Brookfield, and Diahn Simonelli of East Brookfield; three...

Walter R. Guertin

Walter R. Guertin

Aug 2, 2023

West Brookfield - Walter R. Guertin 88, of West Brookfield, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 2, 2023.? He was born in Oxford, MA on July 13, 1935, the tenth child of eleven children to Joseph V. and Clara (Laramie) Guertin.  He is survived by his loving wife of 66 years, Joanne(Currier) Guertin, residents of West Brookfield since 1964; three...

Pearl M. Witt

Pearl M. Witt

Jul 31, 2023

Barre - Pearl M. (King) Witt, 94, of Barre, died on Monday evening, July 31, 2023 at her home. She leaves her son and caregiver, Jeffrey K. Witt of Barre, and Bradley K. Witt of Oregon, and well as two grandchildren, Jessica and Brian.  She was predeceased by her husband, Karl G. Witt as well as her brother, William R....

Robert E. Pollier, Jr.

Robert E. Pollier, Jr.

Jul 28, 2023

Warren - Robert E. Pollier, Jr., 43, of Warren, died at his home on Friday, July 28, 2023. He leaves his son, Evan A. Pollier of Warren; his parents, Robert and Mary (Oster) Pollier of Ware; one sister, Lisa McKeever, and her husband Ryan and their children, Jack, Owen, and Reese all of Ware. He also leaves several aunts, uncles,...

Robert G. Davis

Robert G. Davis

Jul 25, 2023

Warren - Robert G. Davis, 67, a long-time resident of Warren, died on Tuesday, July 25, 2023, at his home with his family by his side. He leaves his wife, Sherri A. (Mundell) Davis; his sons, Matthew Davis and his wife Katie of Petersham, and Robert Davis, Jr. of Warren; his granddaughter, McKenzie; his siblings, Rebecca Davis, Elaine Davis, Gregory...

Erica L. Robert

Erica L. Robert

Jul 18, 2023

Erica Robert 1974-2023 Brookfield - Erica Robert, 48, of 41 Molasses Hill Road died at Brigham & Women's Hospital in Boston surrounded by family on July 18, 2023. Erica lived an active life and enjoyed CrossFit, scuba diving with her husband, biking with her son, hiking with her daughter, and skiing with her family. She loved travel, live music, and...

Susan J. Witt

Susan J. Witt

Jul 18, 2023

Susan J. (Wnek) Witt, 74, of Ware, died on Tuesday, July 18, 2023, at Baystate Wing Hospital following a period of declining health over the past few months. She leaves her loving husband of 60 years, Daniel C. Witt, her daughter, Theresa S. DeSantis and her husband Dean of Apache Junction, AZ; one son, Daniel C. Witt, Jr. and his...

Paul F. Gauthier

Paul F. Gauthier

Jul 13, 2023

Ware - Paul F. Gauthier, 74, a life-long resident of Ware, passed away on Thursday, July 13, 2023, at Baystate Wing Hospital, after battling heart disease and diabetes for several years. He was the son of the late Raymond H. Gauthier, Sr. and Julia R. (Boynton) Gauthier, and was predeceased by his brother, Raymond H. Gauthier, Jr.  Paul leaves his...

Mark A. Sandman

Mark A. Sandman

Jul 11, 2023

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Mark A. Sandman, 69, of West Brookfield on Tuesday, July 11, 2023 at UMass Medical Center after a period of declining health. Mark leaves his mother, Sybil Sandman of North Brookfield, his fiancé, Elizabeth Aldrich of West Brookfield and her children, Joseph Aldrich and his wife Alexsis of West...

Robert A. Paige

Robert A. Paige

Jul 10, 2023

Robert A. Paige, 75, of West Brookfield passed away on Monday, July 10, 2023 at his home, surrounded by family. He leaves his wife, Lori A. (Pennock) Paige of West Brookfield, a son, Michael Paige and his wife Becky of Orlando, FL, a daughter, Robin Makepeace and her husband Steve of Bridgeport, NY, a brother, Billy Paige and his wife...

Michael F. Roberts

Michael F. Roberts

Jul 7, 2023

Michael F. Roberts, 70, of Ware, died on Friday, July 7, 2023. Born in Springfield on August 14, 1952, Mike was the fifth son of late Henry and Anne (Knox) Roberts. He is survived by the love of his life, Monita (Godin) Roberts, to whom he was married for 51 years. Michael also leaves a daughter, Tamika Dwyer and husband...

Craig D. Teschner

Craig D. Teschner

Jul 7, 2023

Craig Dalton Teschner of Ware, died on Friday, July 7, 2023. He was born on June 23, 1950, Worcester, the son of the late Charles William Teschner, Jr. and Margaret (Farrar) Richardson. Craig was a graduate of Quinsigamond Community College in Worcester, with an Associate's Degree in Science, and then Framingham State University with a Bachelor's Degree in Science.  He...

Steven E. Blais

Steven E. Blais

Jul 7, 2023

Steven E. Blais, 45, of Ware, died suddenly on Friday, July 7, 2023 at UMass Memorial Hospital -Harrington Campus. He leaves his daughters, Stephanie E. Blais and Kyra J. Blais of Ware, and his son, John D. Blais of South Hadley; his mother, Betty J. Karcher-Blais and her husband William Collins of West Springfield; as well as his father, Steven...