John M. Vadnais
Dec 9, 2025
Ware - John “Maurice” Vadnais, 92, of Ware, Massachusetts passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, December 9, 2025, surrounded by his family. He was born in Lange-Gardien de Rouville, Canada on December 27, 1932, son of William and Herminie (Briere) Vadnais. He leaves behind his devoted wife of 67 years Ruth (Watson) Vadnais and their 7 children, Cynthia Mulhare...
Deborah Lee Black
Dec 8, 2025
West Brookfield - Deborah Lee Black (Baldwin), 70, of West Brookfield, Massachusetts passed away on Monday, December 8, 2025. Deborah was born at Union City Hospital in Anna Illinois on March 2, 1955, to the late Walter and Thelma (Groves) Baldwin.
She graduated cosmetology school in Illinois back in 1981 and was a hairdresser for over 40 years. She moved to...
Kenneth R. Wirf
Dec 5, 2025
West Brookfield – Kenneth R. Wirf, Sr., 72, of West Brookfield, passed away on December 5, 2025, at UMass Harrington Memorial Hospital in Southbridge. Born in Worcester on October 23, 1953, he was the son of the late George O. and Claire C. (Desroches) Wirf and was predeceased by his brother, Brian Wirf.
Ken is survived by his loving wife of...
James A. Paquette
Nov 30, 2025
West Brookfield – James A. Paquette, 71, of West Brookfield passed away on Sunday, November 30, 2025, at Baystate Wing Hospital in Palmer.
He leaves behind his beloved wife, Terri L. Paquette of West Brookfield; his daughter, Lisa Audette and her husband, Matthew, and their two children, Henry and Edith, of Belchertown; his son, Adam Paquette and his significant other, Candace...
Judy A. Anair
Nov 26, 2025
Ware/Orange – Judy A. Anair, 82, of Orange, and a former long-time resident of Ware, died on Wednesday evening, November 26, 2025, in Athol Hospital in Athol.
She leaves her caregiving son, Richard A. Anair, Jr. of Orange. She was predeceased by her husband of 49 years, Richard A. Anair in 2021, and her daughter, Cindy Ann Lonnecker. She was born...
Ronald Jay Buskey
Nov 19, 2025
Ware - Ronald Jay Buskey, 90, of Ware, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 19th, with his family by his side.
Ronald is survived by three of his five children, Philip Buskey of Ware; Susan Richardson and her husband, Dale, of Arkansas; Deborah Ewing and her husband, John-Paul, of Florida; his son-in-law, Larry Strickling, of Mississippi; his beloved grandchildren, Dena Ewing,...
Gail E. Bowman
Nov 19, 2025
West Brookfield – Gail E. Bowman, 64, of West Brookfield passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, November 19, 2025, at Vibra Hospital in Leicester.
She leaves behind her beloved husband, Roy H. Bowman of West Brookfield; her sister, Elaine Harrington and her husband, Robert, of Wichita, KS; her sister, Diane Tarbet and her husband, Douglas, of Brockton; her sister, Nancy Wright of...
Robert A. Mele
Nov 17, 2025
West Brookfield – Robert A. “Bob” Mele, Sr. , 71, died on Monday, November 17, 2025, in his home with his wife by him.
He leaves his wife of 50 years, Katherine (Chobot) Mele; his daughter, Christina Mele of Spencer, and his son, Christopher Mele and his wife Jade of Ware, along with 11 grandchildren, Robert A. Mele, III, Adrianna, Ella,...
Claire T. Bussiere
Nov 12, 2025
West Brookfield - Claire T. (Remillard) Bussiere, 97, of West Brookfield, passed away on Wednesday, November 12, 2025, at UMASS Harrington Hospital in Southbridge after a sudden period of declining health.
Claire leaves her daughter, Christine Gadaire and her husband Douglas of Ocala, FL, her son, Steven Bussiere and his wife Dorothy of West Brookfield, as well as 4 grandchildren, 8...
Mary Evelyn Healey
Nov 11, 2025
Ware - The family of Mary Evelyn Healey (Lindemuth) are sad to announce her passing at home on Tuesday, November 11, 2025. She was born in August of 1930 in Locust Township, Pennsylvania, to George Daniel and Nellie (Long) Lindemuth. She maintained a love for her Pennsylvania roots all her life.
She received her nursing degree from the University of Pennsylvania...
Frank Mattson
Nov 8, 2025
Barre – Frank Mattson, 63, died on Saturday, November 8, 2025, while a resident in his care home, after a period of declining health over the past few years.
He leaves his father, Ezra Mattson of West Brookfield and those who have cared for him for so many years. He was predeceased by his mother, Ruth Mattson earlier this year.
Frank was...
Nancy Massey
Nov 8, 2025
The family of Nancy Massey wishes to thank the staff and nursing teams at Quaboag Rehabilitation & Skilled Care Center in West Brookfield MA, for their dedication, kindness and support over the years, and especially these past few weeks. On the eve of November 8, 2025, surrounded by family, Nancy passed quietly, knowing she was deeply loved by many.
Nancy Jane...
E. Joan Small
Nov 7, 2025
West Brookfield – E. Joan Small, 84, of West Brookfield, passed away on Friday, November 7, 2025. Joan was a wonderful woman who loved in numerous ways. Her love of family, friends, animals, her church, music, and, especially, our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ was evident throughout her life. Joan’s humble and generous support of the church and numerous charities...
Roseanna Ullman
Nov 4, 2025
West Brookfield – Roseanne Ullman, 87, passed away on Tuesday morning, November 4, 2025, after a battle with cancer. She was the daughter of Albert and Beatrice LaPlante of Wallingford, CT. She was born in Howland, ME. She and her husband Richard have resided in West Brookfield for 38 years.
She was predeceased by their son, Eric C. Ullman, and have...
Roger J. Niemiec
Nov 1, 2025
West Brookfield - Roger “Crash” Niemiec, 83, died on Saturday evening, November 1, 2025, at Baystate Medical Center in Springfield.
He leaves his sons David W. Niemiec and his wife Michelle of West Brookfield, and Gene P. Niemiec and his wife Sheila of Florida; his grandchildren Hannah, Zakari, and Camdyn Niemiec; his sisters Pat Morrison and Linda Sieczkowski, several nieces and...
Michael T. McIntyre
Oct 31, 2025
West Brookfield / Mashpee – Michael T. McIntyre, formally of Newton, West Brookfield and most recently, Mashpee, Massachusetts, passed away surrounded by his family on October 31st, 2025, at the age of 85.
Mike was born on May 3rd, 1940, to the late Stephen and Agnes McIntyre of Newton. He grew up as one of five children while he attended catholic...
Constance A. Briand
Oct 30, 2025
North Port, FL / Hardwick - Constance A. (Valley) Briand of North Port, Florida passed away on Thursday, October 30th, 2025, at the age of 90. Born in Keene, NH in 1935 to the late Gordon Valley and Ruth (Hartwell) Valley, she was the loving wife of Wesley Briand.
Raised in Gilbertville, Connie married and resided in Hardwick, where she was...
Dana B. Searah
Oct 27, 2025
West Brookfield - Dana B. Searah, 66, of West Brookfield, died unexpectedly on Monday, October 27, 2025.
He leaves behind his wife, Pamela (Vezina), of 42 years; his brothers, David Searah (Sue) of Boscawen, NH, Lindsay Searah of North Brookfield, Mark Searah (Kathleen) of New Braintree, Edward Searah (Sue) of Brimfield; his sisters, Constance Hollenbeck of Cape Coral, FL, Bernadette Beland...
James R. Woodard
Oct 26, 2025
Brookfield – James R. Woodard, 77, of Brookfield died at home on Sunday, October 26, 2025, with his family by his side.
He leaves behind his beloved wife of 56 years, Louise G. (Lavallee) Woodard; his son, Benjamin Woodard and his wife, Jennifer, of West Hartford, CT; his brother, John H. Woodard and his wife, Marsha, of Brookfield, his sister, Linda...
Gloria Ann LaFlamme
Oct 23, 2025
Gloria A. (Gelinas) LaFlamme, 82, of Monson, Massachusetts, passed away on October 23, 2025 at the Hospice of the Fisher Home in Amherst. Possessed of a steely strength, she overcame challenges both without and within to lead a rich, rewarding life. At times introspective and measured, at others joyful and spontaneous, she made sense of the world and of herself...
