OBITUARIES
Local Obituaries for Families in West Brookfield, and Ware, Massachusetts
Serving West Brookfield and Ware
Jane L. Frew
Jan 5, 2022
West Brookfield - Jane L. Frew, 93, of West Brookfield died peacefully on Wednesday, January 5, 2022 at Quaboag Rehabilitation and Skilled Care Center after a long battle with Alzheimer's. Jane's family would like to express their gratitude to Brookhaven Hospice for their support. She leaves her son, Michael H. Frew and his wife Betty of West Brookfield, her granddaughter,...
Alfred N. Hurtubise
Jan 2, 2022
Charlton - Alfred N. Hurtubise, 77, of Brookfield and recently of Charlton, ascended to Heaven on Sunday, January 2, 2022 surrounded by family at Harrington Memorial Hospital. He leaves behind those he cherished so deeply, including his wife, Laureen Hurtubise of Charlton, his sons, Norman Scott Hurtubise and his wife Anne of N. Oxford, Michael Hurtubise and his wife Wendy...
Faith E. O'Keefe
Jan 1, 2022
West Warren - Faith E. (Hart) O'Keefe, 85, of West Warren, died on Saturday, January 1, 2022, at her home following a brief illness. She leaves her husband of over 60 years, Michael J. "Mickey" O'Keefe; two daughters, Â Dorrinda O'Keefe-Shea and her husband Edward and Sharon Larocque and her husband Paul; three sons, Â Michael J. O'Keefe, Jr. and Cindy O'Keefe,...
Patrick J. Cantwell
Jan 1, 2022
Ware - Patrick J. Cantwell, 64, of Ware, died on Saturday, January 1, 2022 at Baystate Medical Center from complications of Covid-19. Pat is survived by his two sons, Shawn Cantwell and Joseph Cantwell; his sisters Mary Ann Gunn and her husband Bill, and Maureen Mahoney; five grandchildren, Ethan, Caleb, Owen, Raven, and Nova; his beloved niece Nichole and nephew...
Robert L. (Bob) Hoisington
Jan 1, 2022
Ware- Bob Hoisington, 69 of Ware passed away on Saturday, January 1, 2022, at Baystate Medical Center. He leaves his wife of 29 years, Kathy of Ware, his daughters, Holly Hoisington and her boyfriend Telmo Costa, Jennifer DiRuzza; his son, Dan Daigle and his girl friend Corey Rosner Davilli of Agawam. His 3 sisters, Carol Brouwer and her husband Bill,...
Thaddeus M. Kaczmarski, Jr.
Dec 31, 2021
GILBERTVILLE (Hardwick) - Thaddeus M. (Taji) Kaczmarski Jr., 63, of Hardwick passed away Friday, December 31, 2021 at Baystate Medical Center due to complications of COVID-19, with his loving family by his side. He leaves his wife of 44 years, Cheryl J. (Lukaskiewicz) Kaczmarski of Gilbertville; his daughter, Kelly Witt and her husband Daniel Witt of Ware; his son, Gregory...
Roberta J. Berthiaume
Dec 28, 2021
West Brookfield - Roberta J. (Weare) Berthiaume, 76, of West Brookfield, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 28, 2021, at Harrington Memorial Hospital following a brief illness. She leaves her beloved and devoted husband of 57 years who was also her best friend and fishing buddy, Rene J. Berthiaume; two daughters, Tina Frizzell and her husband John, Jr (Jack) of...
Leo G. Chenevert
Dec 27, 2021
Ware - Leo G. Chenevert, Sr., 81, of Ware passed away peacefully on Monday, December 27, 2021 at home surrounded by the love and presence of his family. Calling hours will be held Monday, January 3, 2021 from 9:30 to 11:30 in Charbonneau Funeral Home, 30 Pleasant Street in Ware. A Graveside Service will follow in Our Lady of Mount...
Elaine M. Emery
Dec 26, 2021
North Brookfield - Elaine M. (Mallon) Emery,78, of Ward Street, died Sunday, December 26, 2021, at St. Vincent Hospital in Worcester. She is survived by her husband of 56 years, Thomas L. Emery; her daughter, Michelle Blood and her husband Brian of East Brookfield; her four grandsons: Robert Blood, Braden Auger, Quinn Blood, and Keegan Blood; two brothers-in-law, Paul McQuaid...
Elizabeth A. Baldyga
Dec 24, 2021
North Brookfield - Elizabeth A. (Seamon) Baldyga, 94, of North Brookfield died peacefully on Friday, December 24, 2021 at Quaboag Rehabilitation and Skilled Care Center. She leaves her long time companion, Val Pereira; her children, Michael J. Baldyga, Patty Budnik, Margaret Waugh and her husband Walter and Kathryn Baldyga; her grandchildren, Chad Waugh and his wife Jessica, Jaime Perez and...
James Grant
Dec 24, 2021
East Brookfield - James Grant 80, of East Brookfield died peacefully on Friday, December 24, 2021. James leaves his loving wife Sandra L. (Mosman) Grant; his four children, Corey Grant and his wife Eileen of Leicester, Kirk Grant and his wife Sheila of Spencer; Chris Grant and his wife Michelle of Rochdale; Heather Petruzzi and her husband Peter of Savannah,...
Victoria J. Little
Dec 23, 2021
Ware - Victoria J. (Medeiros) Little, 66, of Ware died peacefully on Thursday, December 23, 2021. She leaves her daughters, Hayley M. Lawrence and her husband Cory of North Brookfield and Sarah B. Evans of Brookfield; her beloved grandsons, Ian Majka and Tyler Majka of Brookfield and her brother, James A. Medeiros of Barnstable. Â She was predeceased by her sister...
Robert A. Duclos
Dec 23, 2021
New Braintree - Robert A. Duclos, 76, of New Braintree passed away Thursday, December 23, 2021 at home after a short illness with his loving wife and daughters by his side. He leaves his wife of 53 years, Phyllis J. Duclos; his two daughters, Tina and her husband David O'Donnell and Nicole Duclos and her husband Tim Shobe; his adored...
Malcolm Radisic
Dec 22, 2021
Ware - Malcolm Radisic, 92, of Ware died peacefully on Wednesday, December 22, 2021 at Renaissance Manor on Cabot in Holyoke. He leaves his two sons; Malcolm J. Radisic and Scott Radisic and his wife Kathy; his granddaughter Haley Radisic all of Ware as well as his sister Dorothy. He was predeceased by his loving wife, Barbara J. (LaBier) Radisic...
Stephen A. Hubacz
Dec 19, 2021
Ocala, Fl./North Brookfield - Stephen A. Hubacz, 60, of Ocala, Florida died peacefully on Sunday, December 19, 2021 at Rose Monahan Hospice Home in Worcester. He leaves his son, Nicholas S. Hubacz; his parents, Andrew F. Hubacz Jr. and Edith L. (Lane) Hubacz; his brothers, Andrew J. and his wife Kellyann Hubacz, Christopher L. Hubacz and Timothy and his wife...
Joshua Scott Fickett
Dec 11, 2021
Joshua Scott Fickett, 36, of West Brookfield, died unexpectedly on Saturday, December 11, 2021 at St. Vincent Hospital after being suddenly stricken. He leaves his wife, Meaghan (Halsdorff) Fickett and son, Hunter; his mother Teresa Grubbs and her husband, Mark, with whom he was especially close; his step-brothers, Mark Grubbs, Jr. and his wife Randi and daughter Lizzie, Scott Grubbs...
Matthew D. Frazier
Dec 11, 2021
Warren - Matthew D. Frazier, 22, of Warren died peacefully in his sleep on Saturday, December 11, 2021, after a long fight with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. He leaves behind his mother, Theresa L. (Sisco) Frazier of Warren;Â his father, David L. Frazier of West Brookfield; his two brothers, David J. L. Frazier of Warren and James D. Frazier of Fort...
Annette M. Brown
Dec 10, 2021
Brookfield - Annette M. (Lacaire) Brown, 83, of Brookfield died on Friday, December 10, 2021. She leaves her son, Jeffrey Brown; two daughters, Karen Hubert and Barbara Palmer. Seven grandchildren, Melissa and Christine Palmer, Jessica Forcier, Ashley Istre, Jason Brown, and Kara and Aidan Brown; eight great-grandchildren, several nieces, a nephew and many friends. She was predeceased by her husband,...
Antonios Tsantinis
Dec 10, 2021
East Brookfield - Antonios "Tony" Tsantinis, 68, of East Brookfield died peacefully on Friday, December 10, 2021 with his children by his side. He leaves his son Andrew and his wife Sherry of Wales; his daughter, Rona Tsantinis-Roy and her husband Josh of Sturbridge; his five grandchildren, Courtney, Antonia, Sofia, Bryson and Gavin; his brothers, Dimitrios and his wife Janet...
William F. Mcneil
Dec 10, 2021
North Brookfield - William F. "Bill" McNeil, 78, of North Brookfield, died on Friday, December 10, 2021 at his home with his loving family with him after a brief illness. He leaves his wife of 41 years, Patricia A. (Phoenix) McNeil; two sons, William D. McNeil and Jeffery J. McNeil; his niece, Michelle, his three nephews, Steven, Brian and Keith;...