OBITUARIES
Local Obituaries for Families in West Brookfield, and Ware, Massachusetts
Serving West Brookfield and Ware
Randy S. Topor
Apr 5, 2021
Ware - Randy Stanley Topor (Tope), 58, of Ware, passed away on April 5th after a heroic battle with cancer. A lifelong resident of Ware, he attended St. Mary's School and Ware High School, graduating in 1980. He attended the Police Training Academy in Agawam and was appointed to the Ware Police Department part time in June of 1984 and...
Robert L. Whitcomb
Apr 4, 2021
Robert L. "Bob" Whitcomb, 75, of Ware, died on Sunday, April 4, 2021 at Quaboag Rehabilitation and Skilled Care Center following a brief illness with cancer. He leaves his beloved wife of 19 years, Suzanne M. (Ando) Whitcomb, sister, Suellen Stott and her husband Thomas of New Braintree, sisters-in-law, Cheryl Dupre of Murrells Inlet, SC and Laurie Ando of Leominster....
Frank L. Edwards
Apr 3, 2021
Ware - Frank L. Edwards, 28, of Ware died on Saturday, April 3, 2021, after being suddenly stricken ill while at work. He leaves his wife, Emily Edwards and their son, Dakota R. Edwards; his parents, James T. Edwards and his wife Jessica of Ware; his three uncles Adonis Edwards, Raymond Edwards and Frank Edwards, three sisters, Amanda M. Courchesne...
Denis P. Noreau
Mar 24, 2021
Ware - Denis P. Noreau, 77, of Ware, died on Wednesday, March 24, 2021 at Baystate Wing Hospital in Palmer following a long struggle with health issues. He leaves his daughter, Danielle M. Souza and her spouse Chris of Ware; his son, Paul D. Noreau and his wife Patricia of Iowa, as well as two grandchildren, ShyAnne Demers and Payton...
Olive L. Zadroga
Mar 23, 2021
Brookfield - Olive L. (Hooker) Zadroga, 94, of Brookfield, died on Tuesday, March 23, 2021 at Harrington Memorial Hospital. Olive was pre-deceased by her husband of 50 years, Roman (Ray) Zadroga. She leaves her son and caregiver, Alan D. Zadroga of Brookfield; two daughters, Â Linda Vardeman and her husband Michael of Florida and Jill Nathanson of Athol; her grandchildren Kimberly...
Raymond R. Taft
Mar 21, 2021
West Brookfield - Raymond R. Taft, 55, of West Brookfield, died on Sunday, March 21, 2021 at his home after being suddenly stricken. He leaves his companion, Rachel of Gilbertville; his twin brother, Richard R. Taft and his companion, Paula of West Brookfield; his son, Joseph R. Taft of Webster; his daughter, Jennifer Taft and her companion Zach of Providence,...
Sandra M. Holden
Mar 14, 2021
West Brookfield - Sandra M. (Rose) Holden, 76, of West Brookfield died on Sunday, March 14, 2021 at home, surrounded by her loving family. She leaves her husband, Bruce W. Holden; her three children, Annette Halley and her husband Richard Rudolph, David Halley and his wife Laurie and Steven Bucinskas and his wife Cindy; her grandchildren, Tara Legere and her...
Barbara L. Frazier
Mar 14, 2021
West Brookfield - Barbara L. (O'Brien) Frazier, 89, of West Brookfield died on Sunday, March 14, 2021 at Baystate Wing Hospital. She leaves her loving son, David Frazier of West Brookfield; her four grandchildren, Elizabeth and her husband Paul, James, David and Matthew and her three great-grandchildren, Jayden, Matthew and Gabriella. She is predeceased by her husband, Joseph Frazier and...
Dorothy Harriet Wood
Mar 10, 2021
Hardwick - Dorothy Harriet (Scott) Wood, 97, of Hardwick, died on Wednesday, March 10, 2021 at her home with her loving family by her side. Born in Methuen 97 years ago. Daughter of Fred and Dorothy Scott and sister of Colby and Phyllis, she graduated from Lawrence High School in 1941 and from the Lawrence General Hospital School of Nursing...
Georgette A. Korzec
Mar 6, 2021
West Warren - Georgette A. (Raymond) Korzec, 90, of West Warren, died on Saturday, March 6, 2021, at her home with her family by her side. She leaves her sons, Mark Korzec and his wife Judi of Hardwick, and Matthew Korzec and his wife Lisa of Warren; two daughters, Martha Louvitakis of West Warren and Michelle Holmgren and her husband...
Mandy R. Robbins
Mar 3, 2021
Ware - Mandy R. Robbins, 34, of Ware, died suddenly on Wednesday, March 3, 2021, at Baystate Mary Lane Hospital. She leaves her loving mother, Linda L. Robbins of Ware; her sister, Crystal M. Armitage of Warren; her niece Kaylee and nephew Tyler of Warren as well as many friends and other family members. She was predeceased by her brother,...
Kathleen M. Rhault
Mar 1, 2021
Spencer/Worcester - Kathleen M. (Kelly) Rhault, 75, died peacefully on Monday, March 1, 2021 at Hermitage Health Care in Worcester. She leaves her two daughters, Yvette M. Rhault and her partner Michael Gianfriddo of North Brookfield and Michelle Rhault of Concord, NH; her son Philip Rhault of Spencer; her brother, Raymond Kelly and his wife Leona of Brookfield;Â her sister,...
Arthur M. Lamay
Feb 28, 2021
West Brookfield - Arthur M. LaMay, 85, of West Brookfield died on Sunday, February 28, 2021, at Quaboag Rehabilitation and Skilled Care Center. He leaves his son, Bruce R. LaMay and his wife Sandra of Warren; two grandsons, Bruce LaMay, Jr. and Matthew LaMay and his fiancé Sabrina Fowler, and one great-grandson, Matthew, Jr.; his sister, Margaret Henrichon and many...
Nelson Charles Davis
Feb 27, 2021
West Brookfield/North Brookfield - We lost a loving father, husband, grandpa and great man, Nelson Charles "Charlie" Davis on Saturday, February 27, 2021. Charlie leaves behind those he cherished deeply, his wife, Deborah A. (Walker) Davis of West Brookfield, his seven children, Jon Davis and his wife Phyllis of Vero Beach, FL, Paul Davis and his wife Debbie of Leicester,...
Doris E. Thurber
Feb 27, 2021
West Brookfield - Doris E. (Smith) Thurber, 91, of West Brookfield died on Saturday, February 27, 2021 at Quaboag Rehabilitation and Skilled Care Center. She leaves three grandchildren, Renee Packard of Southbridge, Brandon Cass and his wife Beth of Barre and Jefferey Cass and his wife Brooke of West Brookfield; her six great-grandchildren, Cody Cass, Dylan Packard, Taylah Cass, Adalyn...
Gladys E. Porter
Feb 26, 2021
Brookfield/West Palm Beach, FL - Gladys E. Porter, 97, passed on, in her beloved home, Friday, February 26, 2021, surrounded by family and friends. She was born in Worcester, MA, November 29, 1924 and she lived in Brookfield all of her life. Gladys was a kind, generous, loving spirit - her home was devoted to happiness, love and family. To...
Priscilla A. Toppin
Feb 23, 2021
West Brookfield - Priscilla A. (Gresty) Toppin, 86, of West Brookfield died on Tuesday, February 23, 2021 at Quaboag Rehabilitation and Skilled Care Center. She leaves her loving husband of 62 years, John S. Toppin of West Brookfield; her two daughters, Beth Rohde Campbell and her husband Kevin and Rebecca Miglionico and her husband Nick, as well as her brother,...
Domenica M. Desantis
Feb 22, 2021
Ware - Domenica M. (Izzi) DeSantis, 94, of Ware, died on Monday, February 22, 2021 at her home surrounded by her family. She was predeceased by her husband of 70 years, Frank P. DeSantis in 2018. They had a special relationship that endured until the day he died. They loved each other dearly, in good times and in bad, and...
Donna L. Mitchell
Feb 22, 2021
Warren - Donna L. Mitchell, a loving mother, sister, aunt, cousin, and best friend, died on February 22nd at her home in Warren, MA, surrounded by family and friends. She was 74, and won't soon be forgotten. Born on May, 17th, 1946 in Ware, MA to the late Charles J. and Lina C. Bleau, she grew up in Gilbertville, MA...
Judith M. Thomasian
Feb 20, 2021
North Brookfield - Judith M. (Foley) Thomasian, 81, of North Brookfield passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 20, 2021 at Harrington Memorial Hospital after a brief illness. Known as the beloved Nina, she leaves her daughter, Amy J. Thomasian of Charlton; her grandson, Cody J. Thomasian and his wife Lindsey of Boylston; her great grandaughter Harper Thomasian; her sisters, Virginia...