OBITUARIES

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

Serving West Brookfield and Ware

Marilyn S. Bourgault

Marilyn S. Bourgault

Dec 5, 2021

Ware - Marilyn S. (Peterson) Bourgault, 86, of Ware died on Sunday, December 5, 2021 at the Jewish Nursing Home of Western Massachusetts. She leaves her son, Mark F. Przybycien and his wife Sara of Wilbraham MA, her daughter, Linda M. Graveline and her husband Gary of WA, John F. Przybycien and his wife Jamie of Stafford VA , 7...

Fernande M. Nowak

Fernande M. Nowak

Dec 2, 2021

Ware - Fernande M. "Fee" (Daignault) Nowak, 99, of Ware, died on Thursday, December 2, 2021 at Baystate Medical Center. She leaves her daughter, Katheryn L. Nowak of Ware and her son, Joseph M. Nowak and his wife Debbie of Douglas. She was predeceased by her husband Matthew Nowak in 1982, as well her siblings, Pauline, Irma, Estelle and Bertrand.  ...

Walter E. Giza

Walter E. Giza

Dec 1, 2021

Sturbridge - Walter E. Giza, 74, of Sturbridge, passed into eternal life on Wednesday, December 1, 2021 at his home with his loving family by his side. He leaves his wife of 46 years, Janet L. (Harder) Giza; a son, Grant; two daughters, Jacqueline and Maxine, as well as his brother, Robert E. Giza and many nieces and nephews. He...

Robert A. Pagnoni, Jr.

Robert A. Pagnoni, Jr.

Nov 30, 2021

West Warren, MA - Robert "Bobby" A. Pagnoni, Jr., passed after a 4 month fight with liver cancer on Tuesday, November 30, 2021 surrounded by his loving family and friends. He leaves his wife of 33 years, Carol (Cobb) Pagnoni; his children Matthew Boucher and his girlfriend Meaghan Swarts, Alexia Pagnoni and her boyfriend Eddie Correa; his god-daughter, Nichole Bressette; ...

Gary D. Odiorne

Gary D. Odiorne

Nov 29, 2021

West Warren - Gary Odiorne, 75, of West Warren passed peacefully from this life on November 29, with his loving family at his side, after a long and courageous battle with cancer.  He was predeceased by his parents, Harold and Blanche (Allen) Odiorne, his in-laws, Vernon and Jeannette Pratt, and an infant brother. Gary was born on October 4, 1946,...

Shirley Agnes Brunell

Shirley Agnes Brunell

Nov 27, 2021

Ware - Shirley Agnes (Trumble) Brunell, 96, of Ware, died on Saturday, November 27, 2021 at Quaboag Rehabilitation and Skilled Care Center. She leaves her son, James S. Brunell of Belchertown and his wife Deborah; two grandchildren, Jason S. and Jillian Brunell as well as a great-granddaughter, Ashlynn. and several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband of...

Gasper F. Desantis, Jr.

Gasper F. Desantis, Jr.

Nov 27, 2021

Ware - Gasper F. DeSantis, Jr., 83, of Ware died unexpectedly on Saturday, November 27, 2021 at his home. He leaves his loving wife of 53 years, Trudy (Nelson) DeSantis; his daughter Katie DeSantis-Falvo; his three grandsons, Nelson, Ivano and Lucas Falvo all of Ware; his sister, Patricia Squires of Belchertown; his Aunt Carol DeSantis of Ware, many cousins, several...

Denise S. Bates

Denise S. Bates

Nov 25, 2021

Ware - Denise S. (Daigle) Bates, 73, of Ware, died on Thursday, November 25, 2021 at Care One at Redstone in East Longmeadow. She leaves her sisters, Susan Gilberti of Feeding Hills, Madeline McKenna of Chicopee, and Arlene Daigle of Peekskill, NY.  She was predeceased by her brother, Albert Daigle and her sister, Elaine Owens. She leaves many nieces and...

Judith E. Camarena

Judith E. Camarena

Nov 23, 2021

Judith E. Camarena (Grigas) passed away gently at her home with her loved ones by her side on November 23rd, 2021. Judy was born in Ware on March 11, 1945, to her parents Rita M. Rouisse and Armand C. Rouisse. Judy graduated from Ware High School in 1963 where she was a member of the yearbook committee.  She went on...

Elaine A. Nydam

Elaine A. Nydam

Nov 22, 2021

West Brookfield - Elaine A. Nydam, 75, of West Brookfield, died on Monday, November 22, 2021 at her home. She leaves her daughters, Elaine A. Landry and her husband Joseph of West Brookfield, and Michelle Nydam-Thompson and her husband Joseph of West Brookfield and her son, Raymond C. Nydam, Jr. of Worcester. She also leaves her brother, Michael Cloutier, her...

James J. Kelly, Iii

James J. Kelly, Iii

Nov 20, 2021

WARE - James J. Kelly III, 76, passed away suddenly on Saturday, November 20, 2021 at Bay State Wing Hospital in Palmer, and made the great quantum leap into the cosmos.  Jim was born in Ware, MA to the late Leamana (Grenevich) Terry and James Kelly II.  Jim leaves his brother, Paul (Marie) Kelly, and his step-sisters, Marcia Terry and...

Claire R. Rozzen

Claire R. Rozzen

Nov 14, 2021

Warren-Claire R. (Allard) Rozzen of Warren died peacefully on Sunday, November 14, 2021 at Quaboag Rehabilitation and Skilled Care Center in West Brookfield. She was born in Pawtucket, Rhode Island, the daughter of the late Harmidas and Gertrude (Johnson) Allard.  The family moved to Massachusetts in 1944.  Claire was predeceased by her husband of 53 years, John on February 5,...

Raymond J. Kelly

Raymond J. Kelly

Nov 14, 2021

Brookfield - Raymond J.  Kelly, 78, of Brookfield died peacefully on Sunday, November 14, 2021 at Harrington Memorial Hospital. He leaves his loving wife, Leona R. Kelly; his three children, Michael and his wife Dr. Naveet Marwaha, Toni and David Mitchell and Eric and Karen Hytnen;  his sister Nancy Ziak and her husband Bob of North Brookfield as well as...

Bette-Ann Lussier

Bette-Ann Lussier

Nov 11, 2021

Ware - Bette-Ann (Haire) Lussier, 87, of Ware died on Thursday, November 11, 2021 at Baystate Medical Center.  She has gone home to be with her Lord and savior Jesus Christ. She leaves her nephew, Wayne R. Haire and her sister-in-law, Carol A. Haire of West Brookfield, brother-in-law Raymond Lussier and his wife Rita of Vermont, sister-in-law Pauline and her...

Julie A. Dorval

Julie A. Dorval

Nov 11, 2021

Brookfield - Julie A. Dorval, 70, of Brookfield, died on Thursday, November 11, 2021, passing away after a determined fight with Multiple Sclerosis. She leaves her three sons, Kevin Cone and wife Stacie of Virginia, Joshua and Jonathan Cone of Brookfield, granddaughter Delaney and grandson Keagan of Virginia, and brothers John, James, Joe and Matt.  She was the daughter of...

Thomas A. Small

Thomas A. Small

Nov 7, 2021

A Funeral Service for Thomas will be held, Monday, November 22, 2021 at 2:00PM in the Varnum Funeral Home, Inc., 43 East Main Street in West Brookfield.  In lieu of flowers, donations in Tom's name may be made to: Focus On The Family, 8605 Explorer Drive, Colorado Springs, CO, 80920 or focusonthefamily.com

Albert J. Theberge, Jr.

Albert J. Theberge, Jr.

Nov 4, 2021

West Warren - Albert  "Al" J. Theberge, 86, of West Warren died on Thursday, November 4, 2021 at Baystate Wing Hospital. He leaves his two daughters, Barbara Allen of Monson and Gail Sledziewski and her wife Mary Jane Adam of West Warren; his grandchildren, Sharon Sledziewski and her companion, Gary Voorhis and Joseph T. Sledziewski, Jr., and his wife Christine;...

Susan E. Sibley

Susan E. Sibley

Nov 4, 2021

Springfield - Susan E. Sibley, 53, of Springfield, died on Thursday, November 4, 2021, at Cooley Dickinson Hospital after a lengthy illness. She leaves her daughter, Sydney Dowgielewicz; twin sons, Brett and Cole Dowgielewicz; three sisters, Darlene Gildert and her husband Dean, Colleen Sibley, all of New Braintree and Cheryl (Sibley) Lee and her husband James and nephews Markus and...

Amy May Wojcik

Amy May Wojcik

Nov 4, 2021

Amy May (Bezio) Wojcik, 78, of Belchertown, died on Thursday, November 4, 2021, at Baystate Medical Center in Springfield. She leaves her loving husband, Randall M. Wojcik, with whom she shared over 58 years together.  Her daughter, Lynn Dubour and husband Gerald of Ludlow; son, Kevin Wojcik of Ware; daughter Lisa Stickney and husband Scott of Palmer; two grandchildren, Jacquelyn...

Dorothy M. Saletnik

Dorothy M. Saletnik

Oct 31, 2021

Ware - Dorothy M. (Healey) Saletnik, 82 of Ware passed away peacefully at home on October 31st, 2021. She was a life-long resident of Ware. Born on August 30th, 1939, she was a beloved daughter of the late Andrew and Eva (Girard) Healey. Dottie attended Ware Public Schools, graduating from Ware High School in 1957. On September 26th, 1959, she...