OBITUARIES
Local Obituaries for Families in West Brookfield, and Ware, Massachusetts
Serving West Brookfield and Ware
David S. Allard
Feb 3, 2020
Gilbertville - David S. Allard, 74, of Gilbertville, died on Monday, February 3, 2020 at Baystate Medical Center. He leaves his long-time companion, Margaret A. Allard; three brothers, Lawrence, Jr., Michael, and Randy Allard. He was predeceased by two brothers, Francis and Ronald Allard. He was born in Burlington, VT, son of the late Lawrence E. and Stella M. (Lorraine)...
George R. Renaud
Feb 1, 2020
Ware - George R. Renaud, 92, of Ware, died on Saturday, February 1, 2020 at Quaboag Rehabilitation and Skilled Care Center in West Brookfield. He leaves his three children, Darell L. Renaud and his wife Karen of Valrico, Florida, Gregory P. Renaud and his wife Doriann of Concord, California, Lynn Shea and her husband Michael of Ware as well as...
Sylvia M. Swistak
Jan 31, 2020
Athol - Sylvia M. (Phaneuf) Swistak, 85, of Wheelwright died peacefully with family by her side on Friday, January 31, 2020 at Applewood Home for Elders. Sylvia was born in Ware, daughter of the late Romeo and Effie (Clark) Phaneuf. She grew up in Gilbertville, and lived in that area her entire life.  She worked as a stitcher at Sims...
Wayne K. Smart
Jan 28, 2020
Ware - Wayne K. Smart, 71, of Ware, died on Tuesday, January 28, 2020 at Western Massachusetts Hospital after a long period of declining health. He leaves his son, Eric Smart of West Warren, two daughters, Melissa Wildman of Belchertown and Jennifer Smart of Springfield, five grandchildren, Jacob Smart, Anna Harrington, Kaila Hiersche, Chelsea Smart, and Grace Smart. Â He also...
Donald E. Whitehouse
Jan 19, 2020
West Brookfield - Donald E. Whitehouse, 93, of West Brookfield died on Sunday, January 19, 2020 at Baystate Medical Center. He leaves his wife of 42 years, Louise P. (Crete) Whitehouse; 3 grandchildren, Erica, Samantha, and Christopher and 7 great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by his son, Donny in 2018. He was born in Marlborough, son of the late Lester and...
William F. Walker
Jan 18, 2020
Brookfield - William F. Walker, 84, of Brookfield died on Saturday, January 18, 2020 at Heywood Hospital in Gardner. He leaves his loving wife of 63 years, Pauline "Pinky" D. (Piche) Walker of Brookfield; his children, Clint Walker and wife Heika of Germany, Robert Walker of West Brookfield and Maxine Fairbanks and her husband Scott also of West Brookfield; his...
Earlene M. Lapierre
Jan 18, 2020
North Brookfield - Earlene M. (Ford) Lapierre passed away peacefully on January 18, 2020 surrounded by her loving family after a yearlong and courageous battle with cancer. Â Earlene was born on February 12, 1945 daughter of the late Frank and Helen Ford in Randolf, VT. Â She worked in various jobs throughout her community including Shawmut Bank and the North Brookfield...
Phyllis L. Warriner
Jan 17, 2020
West Brookfield - Phyllis L. (Appleby) Warriner, 99, of West Boylston, died on Friday, January 17, 2020 at Knollwood Nursing Center in West Boylston surrounded by her loving family. She leaves her three daughters, Joy Pinnell-Schilling of Galway, New York, Sheryl Robertson of Shrewsbury and Marcia Konrad of Larchmont, New York; nine grandchildren and fourteen great-grandchildren and many nieces and...
Bruce F. Peck
Jan 16, 2020
Ware - Bruce F. Peck, 78, passed away peacefully at home Thursday, January 16, 2020, surrounded by his family.  He leaves his wife Carol; daughters Tracy and Carolyn; grandchildren Felicia, Kyle, Jasmine, Allen, Sean, Eric, and his great-granddaughter Traelynn; his sister Priscila, brother David and brother Douglas and his wife Dianne. He was born in Palmer on September 11, 1941,...
Mark E. Quink
Jan 14, 2020
Services for Mark were held privately in Massachusetts Veterans Cemetery in Agawam.
Ronald J. Burke
Jan 6, 2020
Ware - Ronald J. Burke, 74, of Ware died on Monday, January 6, 2020 at Baystate Medical Center after a brief illness. He leaves his wife, Alberta L. (Fairbrother) Burke of Ware; his three children, Patrick Burke and his fianc? Haley of Ware, David Burke and Michelle Burke both of Three Rivers; two beloved grandchildren, Kylie and Anthony; a sister,...
Patricia J. Gosselin
Jan 1, 2020
Sturbridge - Patricia J. (Broadbent) Gosselin, 83, of Sturbridge, died on Wednesday, January 1, 2020, at her home with her family by her side. She leaves her son, Gary Curtis of Sturbridge and his companion Sandy Menard; four daughters, Karen Lavallee of Worcester, Gayle Arduini of Worcester, Andrea Arduini of Charlton, and Robin (Curtis) Sandman of Southbridge; her step-son, James...
William F. Floury
Dec 24, 2019
Warren - William F. "Bill" Floury, 79, of Warren, died unexpectedly on Tuesday, December 24, 2019, at Baystate Mary Lane Hospital. He leaves his son, Brett Floury and his wife Teresa of Hampton, GA; his grandson Carl Floury; three sisters, Barbara Potter, Marilyn Lamb and her husband Roger, Linda Dumas and her husband Richard, and his brother, Richard Floury all...
Eric C. Rogowski
Dec 19, 2019
Ware - Eric C. Rogowski, 42, of Ware died on Thursday, December 19, 2019 at Mary Lane Hospital. He leaves his father, Frederick R. Rogowski and his brother, Patrick Rogowski both of Ware. He was predeceased by a sister, Lori Beth and his mother, Marie V. (Podkowka) Rogowski. Eric was born in Springfield. Eric was an adventurous guy. He loved...
Gordon P. Dewolf, Jr., Ph.D.
Dec 17, 2019
West Brookfield - Dr. Gordon P. DeWolf, Jr., 92, of West Brookfield died on Tuesday, December 17, 2019 at his home. He was born in Lowell, son of the late Gordon P. and Charlotte Park. He was married to Ellen Kingsbury for 55 years until her death in 2010. He leaves his brother, Brenton DeWolf; his daughter, Martha DeWolf; his...
Kellie A. Mcguire
Dec 17, 2019
Ware - Kellie A. (Finn) McGuire, 35, of Ware, passed away on Tuesday, December 17, 2019, at her home after a long battle with cancer. She leaves her husband, Jonathan R. McGuire of Ware, and their two children, Liam J. and Megan C. McGuire; her parents, William J. and Joan C. (McDermott) Finn of Wilbraham; her sister, Kathleen Finn, and...
Elizabeth Robitaille
Dec 17, 2019
West Brookfield - Elizabeth "Betty" Jane (Long) Robitaille, 87, of West Brookfield embarked on her final journey, Tuesday, December 17, 2019 with her loving family close by and forever with her. Her husband Alfred "Fred" Robitaille married 40 years, predeceased her earlier this year in January. Betty leaves 5 heartbroken Crockett children, two boys and three girls, and a predeceased...
Robert E. Allen
Dec 9, 2019
Warren - Robert E. "Big Bob" Allen, 74, of Warren, died on Monday, December 9, 2019 with his family by his side. He leaves two daughters, Amy Schetzel and her husband Bernard of Ware, and Kimberly Silva and her husband Adam of Holland; four grandchildren, Ashton and her husband Nick Farland of Ware, Michael Bishop of West Warren, and Makayla...
Jacqueline M. Messier
Dec 9, 2019
Wheelwright - Jacqueline M. (Lovering) Messier, 79, of Wheelwright, died on Monday, December 9, 2019, at her home surrounded by her loving family. She leaves her long-time companion, Paul Jordan of Wheelwright; her daughter, Susan Messier and her husband Jeff Leupold of West Brookfield; her son, David Messier and his wife Paula of Warren; five grandchildren, Brendon, Garrett, Arrianna, Madison,...