Roger J. Niemiec
Nov 1, 2025
West Brookfield - Roger “Crash” Niemiec, 83, died on Saturday evening, November 1, 2025, at Baystate Medical Center in Springfield.
He leaves his sons David W. Niemiec and his wife Michelle of West Brookfield, and Gene P. Niemiec and his wife Sheila of Florida; his grandchildren Hannah, Zakari, and Camdyn Niemiec; his sisters Pat Morrison and Linda Sieczkowski, several nieces and...
Michael T. McIntyre
Oct 31, 2025
West Brookfield / Mashpee – Michael T. McIntyre, formally of Newton, West Brookfield and most recently, Mashpee, Massachusetts, passed away surrounded by his family on October 31st, 2025, at the age of 85.
Mike was born on May 3rd, 1940, to the late Stephen and Agnes McIntyre of Newton. He grew up as one of five children while he attended catholic...
Constance A. Briand
Oct 30, 2025
North Port, FL / Hardwick - Constance A. (Valley) Briand of North Port, Florida passed away on Thursday, October 30th, 2025, at the age of 90. Born in Keene, NH in 1935 to the late Gordon Valley and Ruth (Hartwell) Valley, she was the loving wife of Wesley Briand.
Raised in Gilbertville, Connie married and resided in Hardwick, where she was...
Dana B. Searah
Oct 27, 2025
West Brookfield - Dana B. Searah, 66, of West Brookfield, died unexpectedly on Monday, October 27, 2025.
He leaves behind his wife, Pamela (Vezina), of 42 years; his brothers, David Searah (Sue) of Boscawen, NH, Lindsay Searah of North Brookfield, Mark Searah (Kathleen) of New Braintree, Edward Searah (Sue) of Brimfield; his sisters, Constance Hollenbeck of Cape Coral, FL, Bernadette Beland...
James R. Woodard
Oct 26, 2025
Brookfield – James R. Woodard, 77, of Brookfield died at home on Sunday, October 26, 2025, with his family by his side.
He leaves behind his beloved wife of 56 years, Louise G. (Lavallee) Woodard; his son, Benjamin Woodard and his wife, Jennifer, of West Hartford, CT; his brother, John H. Woodard and his wife, Marsha, of Brookfield, his sister, Linda...
Gloria Ann LaFlamme
Oct 23, 2025
Gloria A. (Gelinas) LaFlamme, 82, of Monson, Massachusetts, passed away on October 23, 2025 at the Hospice of the Fisher Home in Amherst. Possessed of a steely strength, she overcame challenges both without and within to lead a rich, rewarding life. At times introspective and measured, at others joyful and spontaneous, she made sense of the world and of herself...
Michael J. Baldyga
Oct 20, 2025
North Brookfield – Michael “Baldy” J. Baldyga, 70, of North Brookfield, passed away on Monday, October 20, 2025, at Quaboag Rehabilitation & Skilled Care Center following a brief period of declining health.
He is survived by his three sisters: Patricia Budnik and Margaret Waugh of North Brookfield, and Kathryn Baldyga of Vero Beach, FL; as well as several nieces and nephews....
Kenneth W. Pratt
Oct 18, 2025
Born on October 21, 1949, in Long Branch, NJ, Kenneth was the loving husband of Laurette (Zebrowski) Pratt, cherished son of the late William and Eleanor Pratt, and beloved brother of Nancy (Pratt) Hellwig.
Ken grew up in West Warren, MA, and graduated from Warren High School in 1967. He enlisted in the United States Navy where he became a storekeeper....
Frank W. Kokoski, Jr.
Oct 16, 2025
Ware- Frank W. Kokoski, Jr. died on Thursday morning, October 16, 2025, at the Elaine Center in Hadley.
He leaves his wife of 55 years, Elaine (Homans) Kokoski; his sons, Frank W. Kokoski III, and his wife Jennifer of Palmer, William Kokoski and his wife Angela of Monson, and Tim Kokoski; his daughter, Lisa Kokoski of Palmer; his sister, Linda Shunaman...
Richard O. St. George
Oct 10, 2025
Ware - Richard O. St. George, 94, died on October 10, 2025, at Quaboag Rehabilitation and Skilled Care Center surrounded by his family.
He leaves behind to cherish many loving memories - his six children, Lynne of Ware, Cheryl Howe of Gilbertville, Mary Beth Gunther of Ware, Richard Jr. and his wife, Maureen of West Warren, Roy and his wife, Cindy...
Enola Jean Reynolds
Oct 4, 2025
Enola Jean Reynolds passed away on October 4th, 2025, from a tragic accident. Enola was born on February 10, 1956, to Elwood and Beverly Jean Reynolds of Warren, Massachusetts.
Enola grew up in Warren where she attended Quaboag Regional High School excelling in every sport she mastered. Her senior year she was selected athlete of the year. Enola earned an athletic...
Jane Ellen (Needham) Morrell
Oct 2, 2025
Jane Morrell passed away peacefully while she slept in her home in West Brookfield, MA on October 2 with her husband Timothy Morrell by her side.
She was born Jane Ellen Westling, daughter of Arthur Westling and Phyllis Oberg. After her father’s untimely death at her young age of 7, she was adopted by her mother’s husband, Robert Needham and assumed...
Carlos T. Bruna
Oct 1, 2025
West Warren – Carlos T. Bruna, 55, passed away on Wednesday, October 1, 2025, at Baystate Wing Hospital in Palmer.
He was born in San Francisco, CA, son of Fernando Bruna and Cecilia R. Thonet. He leaves behind his beloved mother, Cecilia, and her husband, James Rowland, of Rockville, MD; his brother, Sebastian T. Rowland and his spouse, Bijan Haney, of...
James N. DiMaio
Sep 29, 2025
West Brookfield- James N. DiMaio passed away peacefully on September 29th, 2025, at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston, surrounded by his loving family.
James is survived by his beloved wife of 45 years, Elisabeth E. DiMaio; his sons, Pierre Doda, and his wife Beth, of Meredith, New Hampshire; and Nicholas DiMaio, and his wife Keelin, of Dublin, Ireland. He leaves behind...
Shawn D. Stephens
Sep 28, 2025
Ware – Shawn D. Stephens, of Ware, died on Sunday, September 28, 2025, at his home.
Shawn was born in Rochester, New York, son of Elaine M. (Morgan) and George B. Stephens on April 29, 1967. He leaves his daughters, Vikki Stephens-Chartrand, and Shawntyl Seelig and her partner Rafael Medina. He also leaves his siblings, Christopher B. Stephens and his wife...
Margaret R. Pataky
Sep 27, 2025
Margaret (McDermott) Pataky passed away on Saturday September 27th at Brookhaven Assisted Living in West Brookfield.
She leaves behind her husband of fifty-nine years George, her daughter Tina Allen and her husband Todd, and her son George Pataky and his wife Sue. Margaret leaves her beloved grandchildren, Marnique Allen, her husband Tim Dutily, Tia Coderre and her husband Chris, and Liam...
Lee M. Brown
Sep 22, 2025
Ware – Lee M. (Majka) Brown, 75, died suddenly on Monday, September 22, 2025, after being stricken suddenly ill while at home.
She leaves her daughters, Sonya Brown and Mechelle Brown, both of Ware, as well as her son, Henry Brown, Jr. and his wife Susan of Oakham. She also leaves six grandchildren, Brian, Leigha, Alicia, Sierra, Patrick, and Andrea. She...
Barbara J. Haddock
Sep 19, 2025
Barbara J. (Meier) Haddock passed away peacefully on September 19, 2025 surrounded by her family at Quaboag Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing Center.
Barbara is survived by her husband of 69 years, Charles Haddock; her daughter, Lorraine Sawyer; and two sons, Dennis Haddock and Stewart Haddock and his wife, Patricia. Barbara also leaves behind five grandchildren, and 8 great-grandchildren. Her daughter, Cheryl...
Dorothy Harkins
Sep 17, 2025
Brookfield – Dorothy “Dot” Harkins, 87, of Brookfield, died on Wednesday, September 17, 2025, at home with her family with her.
She leaves her sons, Ronald D. Dion and Ricky M. Harkins of Brookfield, as well as her daughter, Bonnie Ann Harkins. She also leaves four grandchildren, Brian Dion, Kimberly Glidden, Matthew Donais, and Amber Harkins, and 5 great-grandchildren, Olivia McIntyre,...
Paul Henry LaFlamme
Sep 13, 2025
Paul H. LaFlamme, 82, of Monson, Massachusetts, passed away on September 13, 2025, at the Hospice of the Fisher Home in Amherst. Gentle and dignified until the very end, he embodied the contradictions that make us human: questioning of orthodoxies yet deeply invested in the way things used to be; a self-described hermit who was somehow at ease in any...
