OBITUARIES

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

Serving West Brookfield and Ware

John S. Toppin

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Catherine M. Cook

Catherine M. Cook

Jun 23, 2022

Catherine Mary (Collins) Cook, 80, of Ware, MA passed away peacefully at home on June 23, 2022, following her year-long struggle with primary myelofibrosis. Catherine was born and raised in West Springfield, MA, the daughter of the late Russell and Rita (Fossa) Collins. Catherine was preceded in death by her beloved son, James Hunter Mullane.  She leaves behind her husband...

George "Mike" Comeau

George "Mike" Comeau

Jun 23, 2022

West Brookfield - George "Mike" Comeau, 72, of West Brookfield died on Thursday, June 23, 2022 at his home with his family. He leaves his wife of 39 years, Jean M. (Sonia) Comeau of West Brookfield, his daughter, Nicole Chaffee and her husband Philip, a sister, Cynthia Kershaw and her husband Harold, three granddaughters, Eibhlin, Brighid and Kelleigh Chaffee, nieces...

Brian A. Elmore

Brian A. Elmore

Jun 22, 2022

Ware - Brian Aaron Elmore of Ware, MA, passed away on Wednesday, June 22, 2022. Brian will be mourned by his wife, Jennifer Mendoza and his devoted son, Devin "Debo" Michael Elmore. Brian will also be greatly missed by his mother Carole Elmore, his father, Gary Elmore and his brothers, Gary Elmore and his wife Meghan of Tennessee and Brandon...

Joseph W Fitzgerald

Joseph W Fitzgerald

Jun 22, 2022

Warren - Joseph "Joe" W. Fitzgerald passed away on Wednesday, June 22, 2022 at Mercy Medical Center at the age of 54. He leaves the love of his life, best friend, life partner of 34 years,  Patricia "Patti" A. Wilmot of Warren and will be mourned by her daughter Dianna Demore of Charlton, their children Danielle Melendez of Sturbridge, Samantha...