OBITUARIES

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

Serving West Brookfield and Ware

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...

Wesley F. Varnum

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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.  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

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...