OBITUARIES

Local Obituaries for Families in West Brookfield, and Ware, Massachusetts

Serving West Brookfield and Ware

Wayne K. Smart

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.  He also...

Donald E. Whitehouse

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

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

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.  Earlene was born on February 12, 1945 daughter of the late Frank and Helen Ford in Randolf, VT.  She worked in various jobs throughout her community including Shawmut Bank and the North Brookfield...

Phyllis L. Warriner

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

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

Mark E. Quink

Jan 14, 2020

Services for Mark were held privately in Massachusetts Veterans Cemetery in Agawam.

Ronald J. Burke

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,...

Howard D. Forte

Howard D. Forte

Jan 3, 2020

Obituary to be published once finalized.

Patricia J. Gosselin

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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,...

Claire R. Mitus

Claire R. Mitus

Dec 9, 2019

Ware - Claire R. Mitus, 99, of Sunny Hill Drive, peacefully passed away on Monday, December 9, 2019, surrounded by her family. She leaves her daughter, Elaine M. Seveney of Ware; her son, Francis Mitus and his wife Barbara of East Longmeadow; eight grandchildren, Robert Mitus and his wife Mishel of East Longmeadow,  Rebecca Hebert and her husband Mark of...

Janice J. Erickson

Janice J. Erickson

Dec 7, 2019

Ware - Janice J. Erickson, 60, passed away on December 7, 2019. Janice was born in Ware, daughter of the late Arthur J. and Lorraine K. (Roy) Erickson.  She is survived by her brothers, David Erickson and his wife Lisa of Brookfield, and Roy Erickson of Ware.  She also leaves a nephew, Adam Erickson and his wife Tanya and their...

Geraldine R. Foty

Geraldine R. Foty

Dec 6, 2019

West Brookfield - Geraldine R. (Rice) Foty, 93, of West Brookfield died on Friday, December 6, 2019, at Quaboag Rehabilitation and Skilled Care Center. She leaves her daughter, Caroline Foty of Baltimore, MD; her son, Daniel Foty of Cambridge, VT, a sister-in-law, Janice Rice of Aiken, SC, as well as one grandchild,  cousins and friends. She was predeceased by her...