Wesley F. Varnum
Jul 1, 2023
Worcester/Brookfield - Wesley F. Varnum, 69, of Worcester, formerly of Brookfield, died on Saturday, July 1, 2023 at UMass Memorial Medical Center, University Campus in Worcester. He leaves his son, John W. Varnum of Sturbridge, his sister-in-law, Carol A. Varnum of West Brookfield, two nephews, Marc A. Varnum and his husband Greg of West Brookfield and Matthew S. Varnum of...
Shirley W. Nimmons
Jun 28, 2023
West Brookfield - Shirley W.(Wallace) Nimmons, 91, of West Brookfield passed away on Wednesday, June 28, 2023 at Brookhaven Assisted Care in West Brookfield. She was born on April 23, 1932 to the late Edward S. and Jennie (Kosmider) Wallace in Warren. Shirley leaves her sisters, Alice Richards of West Brookfield, and Lillian Puckett of Hillsville, VA. Her life will...
Michael "Uncle Mike" Skura
Jun 24, 2023
Belchertown - Michael "Uncle Mike" Skura, 71, of Belchertown passed away quietly on June 24, 2023 after suffering a battle with cancer. He leaves his wife, Lorraine (Lysik) Skura of 51 years, his daughter, Emily Jasmin and her partner Chris St. Germain of Ware, her son, Sam Skura and his wife Diana Gliniecki of Ware, his three beautiful granddaughters, Megan...
Dorothy F. Sandman
Jun 23, 2023
North Brookfield - Dorothy F. (Thompson) Sandman, 98, of North Brookfield passed away peacefully on Friday, June 23, 2023 with her daughter by her side. She leaves her son, Stephen J. Sandman of North Brookfield, her daughter, Jayne Kolbe and her husband Bruce of Fiskdale, her son-in-law, Peter J. Mimeault and his wife Rebecca of Sturbridge, her grandchildren, Amy Beth...
Thomas Francis Kearns, Iii
Jun 16, 2023
Warren - Thomas Francis Kearns, III , 64, of Warren passed away on Friday, June 16, 2023. He was born in Ware, on February 4, 1959, son of the late Thomas F. Jr. and Jean Ann (Batsie) Kearns. Thomas is survived by his son, Thomas F Kearns, IV of Warren, and his daughter Kristy Kearns. He will be missed by...
Arthur L. Curtis, Jr.
Jun 13, 2023
Holland - Arthur Leroy Curtis, Jr. of Holland passed away surrounded by love on Tuesday, June 13, 2023 at Quaboag Rehabilitation and Skilled Care Center in West Brookfield. He was born on February 23, 1932 in Monson to the late Arthur Leroy Sr. and Alice E. (Walker) Curtis. Arthur will be missed by his two sons, Arthur L. Curtis, III...
Muriel V. Dorval
Jun 13, 2023
West Brookfield - Muriel V. (Beaudin) Dorval, 99, of West Brookfield passed away on Tuesday, June 13, 2023, at Quaboag Rehabilitation and Skilled Care Center in West Brookfield. She was born in Spencer on January 5, 1924 to the late Louis N. and Eva (Gouin) Beaudin. She was a 1941 graduate of David Prouty High School. Muriel will be mourned...
John L. Hoefer
Jun 12, 2023
Ware - John L. Hoefer, 96, of Ware passed on Monday, June 12, 2023 at Quaboag Rehabilitation and Skilled Care Center in West Brookfield. John was born in Somerville to the late John T. and Lillian F. (Hazelton) Hoefer on August 13, 1926. John was a foreman, a loving uncle, and a proud Navy Veteran. Charbonneau Funeral Home, 30 Pleasant...
Susan A. Lucas
Jun 8, 2023
East Longmeadow - Susan A.(Sullivan) Lucas, 80, of East Longmeadow passed away on Thursday, June 8, 2023 at Care One at Redstone of East Longmeadow. She was born in Springfield on February 21, 1943, to the late James F. and Mentana M. (Maio) Sullivan. Charbonneau Funeral Home, 30 Pleasant St., in Ware is assisting her family with arrangements. Service will...
Janyce Parker
Jun 7, 2023
West Brookfield - Janyce Parker, 81, of West Brookfield, passed away surrounded by the love of her family, on Wednesday, June 7, 2023 at Alliance Health Care at Baldwinville. Â She was born on September 18, 1941 to the late Chester and Ann (Joyce) Parker. Janyce leaves her sons, Jay Latwis, and his wife Lisa of New Salem, and Richard Latwis...
Celeste "Cj" Masse
Jun 6, 2023
Ware - Celeste "CJ" Masse, 62, of Ware passed away surrounded by love and family on Tuesday, June 6, 2023, after a 2 year battle with cancer. She was born to Edward and Elaine (Dextradeur) Masse on June 8, 1960 in Ware. CJ will be deeply missed by her husband of 35 years, Chuck Niedzwiecki, her mother, Elaine Masse and...
Doreen M. Waz
Jun 3, 2023
West Brookfield - Doreen Maud (Lemon) Waz, 73, of West Brookfield, died on Saturday, June 3, 2023 at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston from a long battle with lung cancer. She leaves her loving and devoted husband of 54 years, James Waz; two sons, Brian and Michael Waz; four grandchildren, Cole, Hart, Reed, and Elle Waz; her sister, Karin Gauvin,...
Arthur L. Coulombe
Jun 3, 2023
Chicopee / West Warren - Arthur L. Coulombe, 84, of Chicopee and formerly of West Warren, died on Saturday, June 3, 2023 in Bear Mountain at West Springfield. He leaves his daughters, Cathleen Tuttle and her husband Daniel of Ware and Jacqueline Beliveau; four grandchildren, Joshua Riberdy and his partner Aiden Walton, Chantal Beliveau, Trevor Yates-Beliveau and his husband Ryan,...
Rene O. Lambert
May 27, 2023
Rene O. Lambert, 85, of West Brookfield and former long time resident of North Brookfield, passed away on Saturday, May 27, 2023 at UMass Mem. Med. Center - University Campus following a sudden illness. He leaves his daughters, Renee Lambert of Sequim, WA and LeeAnn King and her husband George of Hardwick; his sons, Donald Ryel and his wife Donna...
Theresa Y. Casey
May 24, 2023
Theresa Y. (LaComb) Casey, 96, of West Brookfield passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 24, 2023 at Quaboag Rehabilitation and Skilled Care Center. Â She was born in North Grosvenordale, daughter of the late Joseph A. and Marie B. Beaumier on April 6, 1927. Theresa leaves her daughters, LuAnn McKeon of Spencer and Betty Ann Casey of Spencer. Â She will be...
Justine "Lydie" Marsland
May 20, 2023
Ware - Justine L. (Braun) Marsland, 87, of Ware passed away on Saturday, May 20, 2023. She was born in Luxembourg, Europe, to the late Jean-Pierre and Catherine Braun-Zimmer on January 12, 1936. Lydie leaves her five children: daughter, Cathy (Petracone) and her husband Paul of Ware, sons, Bob and his wife Lillie of Hampden, "her Freddy" and his wife...
Jacqueline E. Gifford
May 18, 2023
North Brookfield - Jacqueline Edith (Child) Gifford passed away peacefully in her home on May 18, 2023 at the age of 85. She was a loving wife, mother, sister, aunt and friend. For many years, Jackie was involved in 4-H and women's fellowship at the First Congregational Church. She enjoyed everyday adventures, vacationing and especially going on cruises. She was...
Shirley M. Morrissette
May 16, 2023
North Brookfield - Shirley M. Morrissette, 89, of North Brookfield passed away at home on Tuesday, May 16, 2023. She was the wife of the late Arthur E. Morrissette, who she was married to for 54 years. She was born to the late Jamie Lawrence and the late Viola (Dunlop) Swindlehurst on January 8, 1934. She leaves her sister, Anne...
Alden W. Brodmerkle
May 5, 2023
Oakham - Alden Wayne Brodmerkle, 89, of Oakham passed away at home on Friday, May 5, 2023. He was born on August 8, 1933 to the late Richard and Helen (Fessenden) Brodmerkle. He will forever be missed by his wife of 67 years, Virginia (Rutherford) Brodmerkle of Oakham. Alden will be mourned by his children, Alden Brodmerkle Jr. of New...
Juliette A. Wright
May 5, 2023
West Brookfield - Juliette A. (Racicot) Wright, 96, of West Brookfield died on Friday, May 5, 2023 at Quaboag Rehabilitation and Skilled Care Center. She leaves her daughter, Dianne G. Bergeron of West Warren, her sons, Edward Wright and Ronald Wright both of Montana; and her sister, Rita Eledridge of Missouri. Juliette was predeceased by her husband, John E. Wright,...
