OBITUARIES
Local Obituaries for Families in West Brookfield, and Ware, Massachusetts
Serving West Brookfield and Ware
Gordon Leao
Aug 11, 2022
Spencer- Gordon G. Leao, 85, of Spencer, passed unexpectedly on Thursday August 11, 2022. Gordon was born on July 11, 1937, to Alfred G. Leao and Pauline (Mans) of Brookfield. He grew up on Kimball St. in Brookfield and resided in Spencer his entire adult life. He leaves his wife of sixty-five years, Doris M. (Tallman) Leao; two daughters, Deborah...
Krystal R. Hart
Aug 8, 2022
Barre - On the morning of August 8th, 2022, Krystal Renee (Allen) Hart, also dearly known as Ce-Ce by those closest to her, passed away. Thirty-seven years ago to the day, she came bursting into this world, lighting the lives of every person who knew her. She was a beacon of light. The kind of person that meant it when...
Marlene M Routhier
Aug 7, 2022
Gilbertville - Marlene M.(Ghidinelli) Routhier passed away, surrounded by the love of her family on August 7, 2022 at Baystate Wing Hospital in Palmer at the age of 79. She will be forever mourned by her daughter, Ann Routhier of Gilbertville and her sons, Joe Routhier and girlfriend Monika Sudol of Ware, Christopher and wife Donna Routhier of North Brookfield,...
Rachel Lucille Savoy
Aug 6, 2022
Wilbraham- Rachel, age 97, formerly of Ware, MA, passed away peacefully August 6th in her Wilbraham home with her family. Rachel was born in Ware, MA to Bertram and Eliza (Sibley) Hibbard and spent her childhood years on her family's dairy farm in New Braintree, MA. Rachel was predeceased by her husband Richard of 45 years who passed away in...
John S. Toppin
Aug 5, 2022
Charlton/West Brookfield - John S. Toppin, 92, of Charlton and formerly a long-time resident of West Brookfield, died on Friday, August 5, 2022 at Overlook Masonic Home. He leaves his daughters, Beth Campbell and her husband Kevin, and Rebecca Miglionico and her husband Nick, his grandchildren, Jason Toppin, Steven Rohde, Kristen Higgs, Jaime Miglionico, Joshua Toppin, Jordan Miglionico, and Olivia...
Patricia Tuttle
Aug 3, 2022
Patricia J.(Ruddy) Tuttle passed away on Wednesday, August 3, 2022 at Palmer Healthcare Center at the age of 78. She will be mourned by her son, Charles R. Tuttle, III of Warren and her daughter Karen Ostiguy of Plymouth. Patricia will also be missed by her grandchildren Rachel of Worcester and Rebecca of ME. She is survived by her great...
Albert W. Dow
Aug 3, 2022
Ware - Albert W. Dow, 91, of Ware, died on Wednesday, August 3, 2022 at Baystate Wing Hospital. He leaves his wife of 70 years, Elizabeth A. (Hoefer) Dow; his daughters, Debra Drauschke of Andover, Anita Sweet and her husband Timothy of Burlington, MA, Cheryl Gamrecki and husband Richy of Manchester, NH, and Linda M. Tenney of Ware, MA. Albert...
Darlene A. Nichols
Jul 20, 2022
West Brookfield - Darlene A. (McRevey) Nichols of West Brookfield passed away on Wednesday, July 20, 2022, at The Meadows of Leicester. Darlene is survived by her devoted husband of almost 50 years, Robert E. Nichols Jr. of West Brookfield, and her loving children, daughter, Heather Nichols and son, Seann Nichols and his wife Tiffany of West Brookfield. She is...
Donna Lee Groner
Jul 16, 2022
Donna Lee (Smets) Groner passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 16, 2022 at Quaboag Rehabilitation and Skilled Care Center in West Brookfield, MA at the age of 77. Donna will missed by her sons, David Groner of Cashmere, WA, and Michael Groner and his wife Colleen of Barre, MA. She is also survived by her loving grandchildren, Joshua (JJ) Groner,...
Patricia L. Lukaskiewicz
Jul 12, 2022
Ware- Patricia L. Lukaskiewicz (74) passed away at Quaboag Rehabilitation & Skilled Care Center in West Brookfield on July 12, 2022 after a period of declining health due to Multiple Sclerosis. She leaves her sister-in-law, Nancy Patnaude Lukaskiewicz of Ware; two nephews, William Lukaskiewicz and his wife Sammie of Manistee, MI and Robert Lukaskiewicz and his wife Sharri of Hartford,...
David W. Mann, Sr.
Jul 10, 2022
Freemont, OH/Warren - David William Mann, Sr., 69, passed away on Sunday, July 10, 2022, at Elmwood Assisted Living and Skilled Nursing in Fremont, Ohio at the age of 69, from a long-term illness. David was predeceased by his parents, Francis and Aurora Mann of Warren, and his brother, Michael Herman Mann. He leaves behind his brother, Francis Mann and...
Bradley J. Almond
Jul 10, 2022
Ware - Bradley J. "Brad" Almond, 53, of Ware, died Sunday, July 10, 2022, at Baystate Wing Hospital in Palmer following a long illness. He leaves his long-time companion, Christine Kent of Palmer; twin daughters, Brittney A. Almond of Ware, and Brianna J. Almond and her fiancé Ethan Tetreault of West Brookfield; his grandson, Liam J. Tetreault; three sisters, Kathy...
Theresa M. Dougan
Jul 8, 2022
Theresa M. "Terry" Dougan, 93 of West Warren, MA passed away peacefully at home on July 8, 2022. Born in St. Andrews, Antigonish Co, Nova Scotia she was the youngest daughter of John L. "Grey Donald" and Isabelle MacDonald. In 1951, Theresa immigrated to the United States to attend The Household Nursing Association School of Attendant Nursing in Boston, MA....
Carolyn L. Harrington
Jul 3, 2022
Ware - Carolyn L. (Pearston) Harrington, 80, of Ware died on Sunday, July 3, 2022 at Southbridge Rehabilitation and Health Care Center. She leaves her sons, Gerald R. "Jay" Harrington, Jr. and his wife Dawn of Ware, Dale C. Harrington and his life partner Linda Hurley of Nantucket, Nathan J. Harrington and his wife Katie of Belchertown, her six granchildren,...
Gail M. Nelson
Jul 2, 2022
Ware - Gail M. (Wheeler) Nelson of Ware passed away peacefully with her brother by her side on Saturday, July 2, 2022 at Quaboag Rehabilitation and Skilled Care Center. Born in Milford, MA to the late Walter C. and Jeannette R. M. (Henault) Wheeler on May 12, 1945. She leaves her husband of 38 years, Stanley E. Nelson, her daughters,...
James K. Snider
Jul 1, 2022
West Brookfield - James K. Snider, 78, of West Brookfield died on Friday, July 1, 2022 at Harrington Memorial Hospital. He leaves his wife, Linda A. Snider of West Brookfield, his sister-in-law, Gail E. Jahnig of Matamoras, PA, a cousin, Janet Myers of Chandler, AZ, four nephews, one niece and their families. James was predeceased by his sister, Nancy Don...
Maurice C Valois
Jun 29, 2022
Worcester - Maurice C. Valois of Worcester passed away on Wednesday, June 29, 2022 at UMass Memorial Medical Center of Worcester. He will be deeply missed by his wife Alina Mazerant of Worcester. Maurice is also survived by brothers, Armand of West Brookfield, Ronald and wife Estelle of Indian Orchard, Gerard of Warren, Paul of New York; and his sisters, ...
Edward G. Dansereau
Jun 26, 2022
Ware - Edward G. Dansereau of Ware, departed this world on Sunday, June 26, 2022 at Care One at Northampton at the age of 88. He will be deeply missed by his wife of 57 years, Marilyn A. Dansereau of Ware. Edward is also survived by his daughters, Mary Smith and her husband Kevin of Chicopee, Linda Foley and her...
Shane M Douglas
Jun 26, 2022
West Brookfield- Shane Michael Douglas of West Brookfield left this world unexpectedly on June 26th, 2022 at the age of 18. He will be forever mourned by his loving parents, Jason and Ana Marie (Locke) Douglas. Shane is also survived by his three younger brothers, Bryce, Riley and Davin. He is survived by his grandmothers Susan Douglas of Warren and...
Mildred T Rohan
Jun 23, 2022
Ware - Mildred T. Rohan, 95, of Ware died on Thursday, June 23, 2022 at Quaboag Rehabilitation and Skilled Care Center. She leaves her brother, Richard B. Rohan and his wife Martha of Ware, niece, Maeve O'Brien, nephews, Sean Rohan, Cullen Rohan, and Eric Kmiec; niece, Donna Colume and many great nieces and great nephews. Milly Also leaves her Constant...