Dylan Thomas Allen
Jun 18, 2025
Palmer/West Brookfield – Dylan Thomas Allen, 31, died at his home on Wednesday, June 18, 2025, after a short illness. He leaves his parents, Todd and Tina Allen, his sisters, Marnique and her husband Tim, Tia and her husband Chris Coderre, and his maternal grandparents George and Margaret Pataky. He was predeceased by his beloved Grammy, Marion Allen. Dylan will...
Dolores A.M. Morin
Jun 17, 2025
Warren – Dolores A.M. Morin, 73, of Warren, passed away on June 17, 2025. She leaves behind her loving husband of 55 years, Paul L. Morin, Sr.; her daughter, Angela Gomes and her husband, Carlos “Chuck,” of Wilbraham; her son, Paul L. Morin, Jr. and his wife, Lindsey, of Wales; her son, Marc S. Morin and his wife, Jenna, of...
James P. Boulette
Jun 9, 2025
Ware – James P. Boulette of Ware passed unexpectedly on Monday, June 9th, 2025, in Baystate Wing Hospital. Jim leaves his two children, Breann Boulette of Ware, and Jacob Boulette of Warren. He leaves his loving parents Paul and Linda Boulette of New Braintree, as well as two brothers, Shawn Boulette of Charlton, and E.J. Burse of Ionia, NY. Jim...
Christopher L. Henrichon
Jun 4, 2025
Ware – Christopher L. Henrichon, 51, of Ware, passed away on June 4, 2025. He leaves behind his loving wife, Elizabeth (Racine) Henrichon; his children, Joshua Henrichon, Kendra Pease, Katelyn Henrichon, and Haley Henrichon; his grandchildren, Malachi and Sophia Courchesne, Rose Henrichon, and Athena Williams; as well as his sister, Linda Henrichon; his mother-in-law, Mary Olsen; his former girlfriend, Christy...
Leo B. Swett
Jun 2, 2025
Leo B. Swett, 77 Warren – Leo B. Swett, 77, died on Monday, June 2, 2025, in Baystate Medical Center in Springfield. He leaves his sister, Marie F. Swett. He was born in Ware, son of the late Leo W. and Marie A. (Olson) Swett and was a life-long resident of Warren. Leo graduated from Warren High School and worked...
Lucille Mattison
Jun 1, 2025
Ware/West Brookfield - Lucille Mattison, 84, a former long-time resident of West Brookfield, died on Sunday, June 1, 2025, at Baystate Wing Hospital in Palmer. She leaves her children, Christine St. Laurent and her husband Scot of West Warren, Lisa Nurek and her husband Stanley of West Warren, and John Mattison, Jr. and Jill of New York; 7 grandchildren, Nicholas,...
Rebecca Gould Mimeault
May 26, 2025
Rebecca Gould Mimeault, 74, of Sturbridge, MA, passed away at home surrounded by family on May 26, 2025, after a courageous battle with cancer. Her strength, grace, and unwavering love for others left a lasting impression on all who had the privilege to know her. Born to Douglas and Mildred (Davis) Gould of Hudson, MA, Rebecca was raised in a...
Lillian R. Pajak
May 25, 2025
Ware – Lillian R. Pajak, 94, of Ware, passed away peacefully on May 25, 2025, at UMass Memorial Medical Center, Worcester, MA. Lillian was born in Ware on February 6, 1931, the daughter of the late Walter and Noella (Lanou) Tenczar. A lifelong resident of Ware, Lillian was blessed with a life well-lived, finding contentment and appreciation in the simple...
John Wesley Varnum
May 20, 2025
John Wesley Varnum, 32, of the Spencer area, passed away on May 20, 2025, after a long struggle with mental illness and addiction. He leaves his mother Cheryl Wolf; his three brothers, Casey Lee, Charles and Kevin Bastien, his significant other, Tiffany Chobot, as well as many aunts, uncles, cousins, and nieces and nephews. He also leaves his dear friend...
Douglas L. Fountain
May 17, 2025
North Brookfield – Douglas L. Fountain, 73, of North Brookfield, died on Saturday, May 17, 2025, in UMass Memorial Medical Center – University Campus in Worcester following a brief illness. He leaves his siblings, Sandy Bazley of Spencer, Bruce Fountain and his wife Sandra of Norwich, CT, Ronald Pocis of New Hampshire, and Gene Fountain of Brimfield, as well as...
Thomas O. Green
May 15, 2025
Brookfield – Thomas Osswald Green, 74, of Brookfield, passed away peacefully on May 15, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on May 31, 1950, in New Bedford, Massachusetts. Tom was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather who cherished the time spent with his family. In 1981, he founded Colonial Restorations, a company that grew through his hard...
Claire C Wirf
May 14, 2025
West Brookfield – Claire C. Wirf, 93, died on Wednesday evening, May 14th, 2025, with her loving family by her side, in Quaboag Rehabilitation and Skilled Care where she was a resident. She leaves her son, Kenneth R. Wirf and his wife, Sandra, of West Brookfield. She also leaves her daughter-in-law, Carol Wirf; seven grandchildren; eleven great-grandchildren; and many nieces...
Gary C. Smith, Md
May 12, 2025
Warren – Gary C. Smith, MD, 83, of Warren, passed away on Monday, May 12, 2025, surrounded by his beloved family at home. He leaves his wife of 37 years, Patricia M. Smith; his daughter, Gretel Smith and her husband, Paul Ewen, of Brooklyn, NY; his son, Drummond Smith and his wife, Carlie, of Wilton, CT; his son, Breton Smith...
Edward A. Perry
May 4, 2025
West Brookfield – Edward A. Perry, 87, of West Brookfield, died on Sunday morning, May 4, 2025, at his home with his family. He leaves his wife of 65 years, Elaine E. (Therrien) Perry; his daughter, Joanne Perry of Pepperell; his sons, Edward A. Perry, Jr. and his wife Jayne of Lunenberg, and Eric Perry and his wife Nicole of...
Ruth M. Mattson
Apr 29, 2025
West Brookfield – Ruth M. (Secker) Mattson, 89, a former long-time resident of Gilbertville, died on Tuesday evening, April 29, 2025, in Quaboag Rehabilitation and Skilled Care where she was a resident. She leaves her husband of 63 years, Ezra I. Mattson; her son, Frank Mattson of South Barre; her brother, Gordon Secker of Sharon Springs, New York, and several...
Annamay Zabek
Apr 25, 2025
West Brookfield – Annamay (Prizio) Zabek, 93, passed away after a brief illness at Brookhaven Assisted Care in West Brookfield, on Friday, April 25, 2025. She is survived by her three children, Anthony Zabek and his wife Deborah of Waynesville, MO, Angela Terranova and her husband Christopher of Worcester, and Lisa Paquette and her husband Darren of West Brookfield; her...
David A. Johnson
Apr 24, 2025
Warren - David A. Johnson, 62, of Warren, passed away on April 24, 2025, after a fast-moving battle with head/neck cancer. He leaves behind his beloved wife of 31 years Tracy and his precious cats Zeus & Neptune and cockatiel Mendelssohn. He was a member of the Howe Lumber Co. of East Brookfield “family” for 23 years. He loved music,...
Heide Bents
Apr 22, 2025
West Brookfield - It is with great sadness that we announce Heide (Hartnagel) Bents, 82, passed away at her home on April 22, 2025, in West Brookfield, Massachusetts. She was born to Emilie and Friedrich Hartnagel on February 19, 1943, in Pirmasens, Germany. Heide is survived by her husband Bob, daughter Cheryl Bents-Hill, granddaughter Erika Hill, and son-in-law Scott Hill....
Kendall L. Gilmore
Apr 17, 2025
Ware – Kendall L. Gilmore, 64, of Ware, died on Thursday morning, April 17, 2025, following a period of declining health. He leaves his loving wife, Mary A. (O’Brien) Gilmore; the pride of his life, His daughters; Laura Gilmore and her partner, Jd Chancery of Ware, and Kelly Gilmore of Agawam. He also leaves his one and only granddaughter Aubrianna,...
Betty O. Bousquet
Apr 14, 2025
WARE – Betty O. Bousquet, 91, passed away peacefully on Monday evening, April 14, 2025. She was born on August 18, 1933, in Ware, to the late Oke Oberg and Jenny (Dziok) Oberg. A nearly lifelong resident of Ware, she worked as a dispatcher for New England Telephone before becoming a homemaker and loving mother. She was a long-time member...
