OBITUARIES
Local Obituaries for Families in West Brookfield, and Ware, Massachusetts
Serving West Brookfield and Ware
Joyce E. Parker
May 9, 2021
Joyce E. (Perucci) Parker, 72, of Brookfield and Winter Haven, FL, died on Sunday, May 9, 2021 at UMass Memorial Medical Center University Campus. She leaves her husband of nearly 55 years, Arnold R. Parker; her sons, Robert A. Parker and his wife Nicolette S. Cousins and Roger A. Parker and his wife Tracy, as well as three grandchildren, Connor...
Joseph E. Zegarra
May 7, 2021
North Brookfield - Dr. Joseph E. Zegarra, 84, of North Brookfield died in the arms of his beloved wife "Pattie," on Friday, May 7, 2021. Joseph leaves his wife, Patricia Zegarra, his sons John Hanlan and David Hanlan, his daughters Julia and Susan, his sister, Katherine de la Pena Zegarra, and nine grandchildren. His other son Michael Hanlan predeceased him...
Elizabeth J. Sweeney
May 6, 2021
Elizabeth "Betty" Sweeney, was a caring mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister and friend. She left this world on her 92nd birthday, May 6th 2021, with family by her side. Betty was born in Melrose, Massachusetts to James and Viola (Dunlop) Swindlehurst and spent most of her life as a resident of Ware. She was the wife of the late Arnold...
Joan Veinot
Apr 24, 2021
West Brookfield - Joan (Korzec) Veinot, 60, of West Brookfield died on Saturday, April 24, 2021 at Baystate Medical Center in Springfield from complications of a brain injury she suffered in February 2021. She leaves her loving husband of 35 years, David P. Veinot; her father, Paul Korzec of West Brookfield and Manning, SC; her sister, Susan Dugay and her...
Daniel P. Tebo
Apr 24, 2021
West Brookfield - Daniel P. Tebo, 36, of West Brookfield, died on Saturday, April 24, 2021 at St. Vincent Hospital in Worcester. He leaves his parents, David J. and Robin L. (Dupre) Tebo of West Brookfield; his younger brother, Cory J. Tebo and his companion Rachel DeMatte, as well as several aunts, uncles, cousins, and many friends. Daniel graduated from...
Millie B. Donnelly
Apr 19, 2021
West Brookfield - Mildred B. "Millie" (Barrett) Donnelly, 83, of West Brookfield died peacefully on Monday, April 19, 2021 at Quaboag Rehabilitation and Skilled Care Center, with her loved ones by her side. She leaves her daughter, Lauri Williams and her husband Michael of Brookfield; her six grandchildren, Sara, Eric, Thomas, Elizabeth, Pamela and Melissa; eight great-grandchildren as well as...
Henry W. Gifford, Jr.
Apr 18, 2021
North Brookfield - Henry W. Gifford, 83, of North Brookfield died peacefully on Sunday, April 18, 2021. He passed on to be with his father, "Rejoice with great joy - Nehemiah 12:43".  For I have gone on to finally find my grandfather, Nehemiah Gifford. He loved his family in a different way, perhaps not outwardly, but deeply and quietly. He...
Daniel J. Tauras
Apr 18, 2021
Daniel J. Tauras, 74, died on Sunday, April 18, 2021 at home, surrounded by loved ones. He leaves behind his beloved wife of 38 years, Cecilia A. (Cronin) Tauras, his stepchildren, Deana Mitchell and Michael Clark, and grandchildren Josh, Myka and Mykey. He also leaves eight siblings:Â James (Angela) Tauras; John Tauras, Thomas (Aisuluu) Tauras; Patrick (companion Kathy Placek) Tauras;...
Robert A. Dineen
Apr 16, 2021
Robert A. Dineen, 87 "Have I told you about the time...." One April 16, 2021, we had to say goodbye to the greatest true story teller of our time - Robert "Bobby" Angus Dineen. He left to join the love of his life, Gloria (Gervais) Dineen in heaven. Bobby was born in November 17, 1933 to Harry and Mary (Shaw)...
Gerard J. "Gerry" Morin
Apr 14, 2021
Gerard J. Morin, 77, of Brimfield, died on Wednesday, April 14, 2021 at his home following a brief period of declining health. He leaves his loving wife of nearly 57 years, Janelle N. (Odiorne) Morin; four daughters, Shirley McGann of Phoenix, AZ, Sheila Browne and her husband Dean of Palmer, Sharon Morin of Brimfield, and Shelley Smith and her husband...
Bethany A. Roberts
Apr 14, 2021
Brookfield - Bethany A. (Ray) Roberts, 80, of Brookfield died on Wednesday, April 14, 2021 at St. Mary Health Care Center. She leaves her loving husband, Donald Roberts; her children, Leslie Roberts and her husband, Thomas Perry of Windham, CT, and Douglas Roberts and his wife Paige of Stanardsville, VA; her two granddaughters, Sara Perry and Cecilia Perry as well...
Patricia E. Walsh Stacy
Apr 9, 2021
Mesa, AZ/West Brookfield - Patricia E. (St. Martin) Walsh Stacy, 78, died on Friday, April 9, 2021 at the Peaceful and Comfort Assisted Living Home in Mesa. She leaves her daughter, Kelley Green of Springtown, TX, and Holly Cook and her husband James of Springtown, TX; her sister, Cynthia L. Clark of Oxford, as well as her grandchildren, and several...
Robert H. Homuth
Apr 7, 2021
Warren - Robert H. Homuth, 78, of Warren, died suddenly, on Wednesday, April 7, 2021 at his home. He leaves his loving wife of 54 years, Lynette J. Homuth; his son, Steven K. Homuth; his grandchildren, Zachary H. Homuth and Zoe L. Homuth; his sister, Sandra S. Crossland of Wauseon, OH; his faithful dog Yogi, as well as many friends. ...
Crystal J. Hotaling
Apr 5, 2021
Warren - Crystal J. Hotaling, 58, went home to spend eternity with Jesus, her Savior, on Monday, April 5, 2021 in Vernon, CT, with her family by her side. She leaves her aunts, uncles and cousins. Â She was born in Worcester, daughter of the late Curtis M. and Edith E. (O'Harra) Hotaling and lived 25 years in Worcester before moving...
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,...



