OBITUARIES

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

Serving West Brookfield and Ware

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...

Jon C. Merrill

Jon C. Merrill

Dec 5, 2019

West Brookfield - Jon C. Merrill, 66, of West Brookfield, died on Thursday, December 5, 2019 at UMass Memorial Medical Center in Worcester following a brief illness. He leaves two daughters, Kimberly Merrill and her husband Jesse Hyam of Jaffrey, NH, and, Erin Lopato and her husband Francis of North Brookfield; his son, Ryan Merrill and his wife Alicia of...

Kathleen M. Brennan

Kathleen M. Brennan

Dec 5, 2019

West Brookfield - Kathleen M. "Kate" (Fallon) Brennan, 72, of West Brookfield, died on Thursday, December 5, 2019 at Rose Monahan Hospice Home in Worcester. She leaves her loving husband of 43 years, Philip M. Brennan of West Brookfield; her son, Bartholomew "Bart" Brennan and his wife Cassie of Arizona, and their children Brycen and Blakely; her daughter, Meghan Mazzacano...

Christine Weeks

Christine Weeks

Dec 5, 2019

New Braintree - Christine Weeks, 90, passed away peacefully on December 5 at home in New Braintree with her family by her side. She is survived by her son, Kenneth Weeks, of New Braintree, and her daughter, Susan Weeks, of Reno, Nevada. She was predeceased by her son, Michael Weeks as well as her parents, Gaudias and Yvonne (Gauthier) Thivierge,...

Carol A. Miller

Carol A. Miller

Dec 5, 2019

New Braintree - Carol A. (Quimby) Miller, 74, passed away at home on Thursday, December 5, 2019 with her family by her side.  She was born in Springfield, on December 21, 1944, the daughter of the late Garton J. and Jane S. (Buck) Quimby. She is survived by her loving husband of 52 years, Leslie A. Miller of New Braintree;...

Irene S. Guzik

Irene S. Guzik

Nov 30, 2019

West Warren - Irene S.(Pisarczyk) Guzik, 93, of West Warren died on Saturday, November 30, 2019 at Quaboag Rehabilitation and Skilled Care Center with her loving family by her side. She leaves her daughter Patricia A. Ostrout of West Brookfield and three grandchildren; Jeremy A. Ostrout, his wife Nicole and their children Nicholas and Alexander of West Warren.  Jason R....

Richard R. Greene

Richard R. Greene

Nov 29, 2019

West Brookfield - Richard R. Greene, 81, of West Brookfield passed into the hands of God on November 29, 2019 at home surrounded by his loving family. He was born October 14, 1938 and grew up in Springfield and lived 4 years in Hampden before moving to West Brookfield in 1970.   He was the son of the late Charles W....

Norma C. Pratt

Norma C. Pratt

Nov 26, 2019

West Warren - Norma C. Pratt, 96, of West Warren, died on Tuesday, November 26, 2019 at Quaboag Rehabilitation and Skilled Care Center in West Brookfield. She leaves her loving brother, Howard E. Pratt and his wife Sylvia of West Warren; brother-in-law John Griffin of Catlett, VA and many nieces and nephews. Norma is predeceased by her three brothers, two...