OBITUARIES
Local Obituaries for Families in West Brookfield, and Ware, Massachusetts
Serving West Brookfield and Ware
George M. Shields, Jr.
Sep 23, 2021
West Warren - George Maxwell Shields Jr., 93, passed on Thursday, September 23, 2021, at home amongst his loving family. He leaves his three children, a daughter-in-law and granddaughter, his brother Patrick and two sisters-in-law, as well as many cousins, nieces and nephews. George was predeceased by his wife, Norma (Beck) Shields in 2009. He was born in East Gary,...
Raymond L. Edwards
Sep 20, 2021
Ware - Raymond L. Edwards, 66, of Ware died on Monday, September 20, 2021 at Baystate Medical Center. He leaves his three brothers, Adonis P. Edwards, Frank L. Edwards, Jr., and James T. Edwards and his wife Jessica all of Ware as well as many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his nephew Frank Leroy Edwards. He was born...
Myland F. Mcey, Jr.
Sep 14, 2021
West Brookfield - Myland F. McRevey, Jr., 66, of West Brookfield died on Tuesday, September 14, 2021 at Holyoke Medical Center after a long illness. He is remembered by his son, Matthew McRevey of Mill Valley, CA; his mother, Shirley Nimmons of West Brookfield, MA; his nieces, Shelby and Mariah, as well as the McReveys and Richardses of West Brookfield,...
Debra L. Boulanger
Sep 12, 2021
North Brookfield - Debra L. (Tillotson) Boulanger, 61, of North Brookfield, died on Sunday, September 12, 2021 at her home surrounded by her loving family. She leaves her daughter, Amanda L. Drouin and her husband Adam of Spencer, her son, Nathan Tillotson and his companion Jillian, and five grandchildren, Alexander Cote, Austin Miner, Owen Forand, and Syndal and Sophia Tillotson. ...
Everett S. Allen
Sep 8, 2021
West Brookfield - Everett S. Allen, 100, of West Brookfield died on Wednesday, September 8, 2021 at Baystate Wing Hospital in Palmer. He leaves his sister, Bernice Buckley of Manchester, NH and his good friend and caregiver, Marion E. Gagnon of West Brookfield and her family, as well as his nieces, nephews and cousins. Everett was predeceased by his wife,...
Paul R. Wolfe
Sep 6, 2021
Gilbertville - Paul R. Wolfe, 79, of Gilbertville died on Monday, September 6, 2021 at Baystate Medical Center after a brief illness. He leaves his wife of 51 years, Cheryl Wolfe; his children, Nathan Wolfe and Lucinda Wolfe and his granddaughter, Ashlinn Wolfe. He was born in Teaneck, New Jersey, the son of the late George W. and Irene S....
Clifton J. Hunt
Sep 6, 2021
Rutland - Clifton J. "Cliff" Hunt, 67, of Rutland, died on Monday, September 6, 2021, at UMass Memorial Medical Center in Worcester after suffering a sudden heart attack at home. He leaves his wife of 48 years, Deborah J. (Hunter) Hunt; three sons, Christopher J. R. Hunt and his wife Jennifer of Georgia, C. Jonathan Hunt and his wife Mary...
Luke A. Morin
Aug 29, 2021
Ray City, GA/East Brookfield - Luke A. Morin, 51, of Ray City, GA, and formerly of East Brookfield, died on Sunday, August 29, 2021 at his residence following a battle with cancer. He leaves his sons, Luke A. Morin, Jr., of North Brookfield, David Morin of New Braintree, his daughter, Colleen Morin of West Brookfield, eight grandchildren, his mother, Janet...
Roger B. Lacoste
Aug 26, 2021
Ware - Roger B. LaCoste, 80, of Ware, died on Thursday, August 26, 2021, at Baystate Medical Center in Springfield following a brief illness. He leaves his loving wife of 52 years, Lucille M. (Phaneuf) LaCoste; two sons, Gary C. LaCoste and his wife Miranda of Ware, and Greg E. LaCoste and his wife Terri of Arizona. Known as Pepé...
Michelle D. Giard
Aug 24, 2021
Ware - Michelle D. Giard, 75, of Ware died peacefully on Tuesday, August 24, 2021 surrounded by her loving family. She leaves her beloved companion and best friend, John "Hikey" Cembura; her brother Ronald P. Giard of Greenville, SC; her two sisters, Giselle M. (Giard) Ganz of Framingham and Judith Letourneau of Amherst; her three children, Christopher DiMarzio and his...
Marie Skiffington
Aug 15, 2021
West Brookfield - Marie Skiffington, 93, passed away peacefully Sunday, August 15, 2021. She was a lifelong resident of West Brookfield. Services to be held privately.
Alice M. Gilman
Aug 10, 2021
Warren - Alice M. (Mallon) Gilman, 76, of Warren, died on Tuesday, August 10, 2021 at UMass Memorial Medical Center - University Campus. She leaves her son, Donald J. Gilman of Warren; two step-sons, Dwayne R. Gilman and his wife Francesca of Peabody and Martin E. Gilman and his wife Amy of East Brookfield, along with  three grandchildren, Timothy Gilman,...
William D. Herrick
Aug 9, 2021
Oakham - William D. "Bill" Herrick, 70, of Oakham, died on Monday, August 9, 2021, at St. Vincent Hospital in Worcester following a courageous battle with cancer. He leaves his wife of 39 years, Maura J. (Nykiel) Herrick; four sons, Travis J. Herrick and his wife Maggie of Sturbridge, Wade A. Herrick and his companion Cathy of Marlborough, William B....
David A. Pollack
Jul 28, 2021
Ware - David Alan Pollack, born on November 24, 1962 in Ware, Massachusetts passed away suddenly on July 28, 2021. He was a hard-working man his whole life. He proudly served his country in the United States Coast Guard, then went on to become a Machinist before becoming a long-time employee of Kanzaki Specialty Papers until his passing. Dave was...
Raymond S. Haire
Jul 27, 2021
West Brookfield - Raymond S. Haire, 90, of West Brookfield, died on Tuesday, July 27, 2021 at Baystate Wing Hospital in Palmer. He has gone home to be with his Lord and savior Jesus Christ. He leaves the love of his life, his wife of 54 years, Carol A. (Blais) Haire and his son and best friend, Wayne R. Haire...
Kenneth E. "Kenny" Grimes
Jul 27, 2021
Brookfield - Kenneth E. Grimes, 88, of Gay Rd., passed away on Tuesday, July 27, 2021. Beloved husband of the late Mabel F. (Lyons) Grimes. Kenny leaves his son, Donald Grimes and his wife Sharon of Brookfield; two grandchildren, Derek and Brett Grimes; his sister Edna Thresher and her husband David, and many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends whom he...
Benjamin M. St. George
Jul 26, 2021
Benjamin M. St. George, 31 Benjamin (Ben) M. St. George, 31, of Ware died on Monday, July 26, 2021, at home surrounded by his loving family after a long heroic battle against brain cancer. Â Â Ben was born on December 21, 1989 in Springfield, MA to Roy and Cindy St. George. Ben was a 2008 graduate of Ware High School. Â Shortly...
Marie A. King
Jul 25, 2021
West Brookfield - Marie A. (Williams) King, 89, of West Brookfield, died on Sunday, July 25, 2021 at UMass Memorial Medical Center - University Campus. She leaves her daughter, Cindy M. DiSanto and husband Joseph of West Brookfield; three sons, Stewart D. King, Jr. of West Brookfield, Stephen D. King and wife Barbara of Florida, and Scott D. King and...
Richard A. "Richie" Buzzell
Jul 23, 2021
Richard A. "Richie" Buzzell, 85, passed away at home on Friday, July 23, 2021, after loving care from his wife and Jewish Hospice Home Care, from bladder cancer. He leaves his devoted wife of nearly 60 years, Catherine R. (Stelmokas) Buzzell; his daughter, Pamela Marquis of Brimfield, and his son, Arnie R. Buzzell of Charlton. He alos leaves his grandchildren,...
Francis L. Messier
Jul 19, 2021
Wheelwright - Francis L. Messier, of Wheelwright passed away peacefully on Monday, July 19, 2021, at the age of 97. Fran was predeceased by his wife, Irene in 2010. He will be dearly missed by his son, Vincent, his daughter Mary Elizabeth, and her husband Richard. Gramps will be forever loved and remembered by his grandsons, Joshua and his wife...