OBITUARIES
Local Obituaries for Families in West Brookfield, and Ware, Massachusetts
Serving West Brookfield and Ware
Paul G. Caron
Jul 14, 2026
WEST BROOKFIELD: Paul G. Caron, 80, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 14, 2026. He is survived by his loving wife of 24 years, Julie R. (Tarbell) Caron; his daughter, Jennifer Caron and her spouse Scott Babinski of Dandridge, TN; his brother, Robert Caron and his spouse Deann "Dede" of New Braintree; his stepchildren: Janie Prevost and her spouse Thomas...
Douglas W. Lavin
Jul 11, 2026
NORTH BROOKFIELD – Douglas W. Lavin, 75, passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 11, 2026, at Quaboag Rehabilitation & Skilled Care Center following a brief illness. Doug is survived by his devoted wife of 54 years, Darlene (Dupell) Lavin; his two sons, Timothy Lavin and his wife, Carrie, of El Paso, TX, and Daniel Lavin and his wife, Christine, of...
Brenda Morin
Jul 6, 2026
WARREN: Brenda M. Morin, 70, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 6, 2026 with her family by her side. She is survived by her loving husband of 48 years Donald “Don” R. Morin; her children: Heather Bucknam and her husband Allen of Palmer, Jason Morin and his partner Mindi of Woodstock, CT, Corey Morin and his wife Leona of Easthampton,...
Gene R. Leas
Jul 5, 2026
WARE: Gene R. Leas, 75, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, July 5, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Lois E. (Barre) Leas; his children: Michelle Letendre and her husband Michael of Ware, Jennifer Spencer and her husband Paul of Brookfield, William Leas and his wife Holly of Ware, Michael...
Anne A Grehoski
Jul 4, 2026
Anne Adelaide (Perrin) Grehoski, 78, passed away peacefully on July 4th with her family by her side. Anne courageously faced a complex triple diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease, Lewy body dementia, and Parkinson’s disease, and fought with unrelenting determination until her last breath. She is survived by her daughters, Cheryl Erskine of New York, NY, Monica Grehoski and son-in-law Paul Carbone...
Kevin M Blackmer
Jul 3, 2026
Ware- Kevin M. Blackmer, Sr. of Ware passed away on Friday, July 3rd 2026. Kevin was born in Ware to the late Raymond and Florence (Allard) Blackmer and grew up in Gilbertville. He graduated from Quabbin Regional High School, class of 1983. He worked at W.E. Wrights in Warren, Hardwick Kiln in Gilbertville, and various types of construction or handyman...
Robert B. Masterman
Jul 1, 2026
Robert B. Masterman, 83, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 1, 2026. He is survived by his brother and caretaker William H. Masterman, Jr. of West Brookfield. He was predeceased by his brother David H. Masterman.
Robert was born in Ware and raised in Warren the son of the late William H. and Hazel (Williams) Masterman, Sr. He enjoyed working on...
Kevin Paul Coltey
Jun 30, 2026
Berlin,NH/North Brookfield,MA: Kevin Paul Coltey, 52 of Berlin and formerly North Brookfield, passed away on Tuesday, June 30, 2026 at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center in Lebanon, NH.
Kevin leaves behind his life partner Tammy Denno; parents Ronald and Marilyn Coltey; sisters Kathleen O’Donnell and husband Patrick; Karen Coltey and partner Betsy LaBelle; nephew Douglas Caden Harvey; and extended family of aunt, uncle,...
Michael Anthony Earl
Jun 20, 2026
Michael Anthony Earl, 19, passed away on Saturday, June 20, 2026. He is survived by his loving mother, Jessica L. Aiken of East Brookfield; his girlfriend Destiny Torrey of East Longmeadow; his sister Kora DesPlaines of Barre; his aunt Rebecca J. Millette and her husband Daniel of East Brookfield; his uncle Jeremy Aiken of East Brookfield; his cousins: Caleb M....
G. Francine Crevier
Jun 18, 2026
It is with deep sadness and loving remembrance that we announce the passing of Gloria “Francine” Crevier, 77, on Thursday, June 18, 2026. She passed away peacefully with her family by her side.
Family was the center of her life. She leaves behind her loving husband of 56 years, Lawrence “Larry” Crevier; her 3 beloved daughters who were her greatest pride...
Sun-ae Cook
Jun 15, 2026
Sun-ae Cook, 86, passed away on Monday, June 15, 2026, with her family by her side. She is survived by her loving husband of 46 years, David R. Cook; her sons: Michael Cook and Dustin Cook of Northampton; her brothers-in-law: Paul F. Cook and his wife Sandra of Texas and Mark Cook and his wife Terry of West Warren; a...
Kimberly A. Roach
Jun 15, 2026
WARE: Kimberly “Kim” A. Roach, 58, passed away on Monday, June 15, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. She is survived by her husband of 37 years David N. Roach; her son Jonah D. Roach and his long time partner Olivia of Ware; her grandchildren: Schayleigh Young and Eli Labier; parents Robert P. and D. Jean (Klimavich) Messier of Ware;...
Phyllis E. Jastrzebski
Jun 12, 2026
Phyllis E. (Kulig) Jastrzebski, 97, of Ware passed away peacefully on Friday, June 12th, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. Phyllis was born in Chicopee, daughter of the late Joseph and Mary (Soja) Kulig. Phyllis was predeceased in 2010 by her beloved husband, Michael as well as her sisters, Helen Kieltyka, Stella Teehan and Sophie Piela, and brothers Walter, Frank...
William O. Grushey
Jun 4, 2026
WARE – William Owen Grushey, beloved husband, father, brother, veteran, and friend, passed away peacefully on June 4, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of love, service, strength and unwavering devotion to his family.
William, “Buddy,” was the son of the late William George Grushey and Sophia M. (Krenzolak) Grushey. Born and raised in Ware, he graduated from Ware High School before...
William H. Adels
Jun 2, 2026
William ( Bill) H. Adels, 91, of Spencer, MA, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 2, 2026 with his family by his side. He is survived by his loving wife of 69 years Marjeanne (Stanton) Adels; his daughters: Susan Medine and her husband John of CT and Nancy Blood and her husband Gerry of NC; his grandchildren: Gabriel Medine and...
Vernon Keith
May 31, 2026
Vernon S. Keith , 90, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 31, 2026. He is survived by his loving wife of 40 years Barbara A. ( Zukowski) Keith of Warren. His Children: Steven Keith and his wife Karen of Stoneham, Cheryl Colton and her husband Douglas of Townsend, Susan Keith and her husband Anthony of Boca Raton, Vicki Keith and...
Bernard Robbins
May 30, 2026
Bernard (Bernie) Roy Robbins, 85 of Brookfield passed away on Saturday, May 30, 2026, with his family and friends by his side. His wife Janet M. (Oberg) Robbins predeceased him. He is survived by his son Barry Robbins and his wife Jane of North Brookfield; his grandchildren: Reecey Berthiaume of Ware, Amber Robbins and her partner Adam of Vermont, Crystal...
Barbara G. (Hall) Staiti
May 30, 2026
Barbara, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully on May 30, 2026, surrounded by her family after a long battle with Alzheimer’s disease.
Born on October 2, 1946, in Schenectady, NY, she lived a life centered on family, kindness, and love. She shared a devoted marriage with her husband, Gary Staiti, and together they raised four daughters: Rebecca...
Dora M. Henrichon
May 28, 2026
WARE: Dora Marie Henrichon, 69, passed away unexpectedly at her home on Thursday, May 28, 2026. She is survived by her loving husband of 51 years Frank Henrichon; her daughter Linda Henrichon of Ware. She leaves her siblings Richard, Susan and Diana, as well as many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Dora is predeceased by her son Christopher Henrichon and...
Daniel C. Witt
May 27, 2026
WARE: Daniel C. Witt Sr, 81, passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday, May 27, 2026. His wife of 60 years, Susan Jean Witt predeceased him in 2023.He is survived by his children: Theresa S. DeSantis and her husband Dean of Arizona, Daniel C. Witt, Jr. and his wife Kelly of Ware and ; his grandchildren: Stephanie Witt of...



