Genevieve H. Desmond
Jun 24, 2019
Ware - Genevieve H. (Heffernan) Desmond, 75, passed away on June 24, 2019 after a brief illness. She was born in Brooklyn, New York to the late John and Veronica (Mahr) Heffernan.  She is a graduate of Franklin Pierce University and it was in college that she met her husband John Desmond. Genevieve is survived by her loving husband John...
Doris M. Lamay
Jun 20, 2019
West Brookfield - Doris M. (Gratton) Lamay, 87, of West Brookfield, died on Thursday, June 20, 2019 at Quaboag Rehabilitation and Skilled Care Center. She leaves her husband of over 62 years, Arthur M. Lamay; her son, Bruce R. Lamay and his wife Sandra of Warren; two grandsons, Bruce Lamay, Jr. and Matthew Lamay, and many nieces and nephews. She...
David J. Zicolella
Jun 15, 2019
West Brookfield - David J. Zicolella, 79, of West Brookfield, died on Saturday, June 15, 2019 at Quaboag Rehabilitation and Skilled Care Center after a long battle with Chordoma. He leaves his loving wife of 59 years, Dolores N. Zicolella; two sons, Dwayne D. Zicolella of Amherst, NH and George D. Zicolella of Danielson, CT; two daughters, Doreen J. Farnes-Hogan...
Raymond J. Plouffe
Jun 14, 2019
Gilbertville - Raymond J. Plouffe, 87, of Gilbertville, died on Friday, June 14, 2019 at Quaboag Rehabilitation and Skilled Care Center. Raymond was the son of Joseph and Corinne (Bousquet) Plouffe and was a graduate of St. Aloysius School and Hardwick High School. He was employed for 25 years at Ware Knitters and was a parishioner of St. Aloysius Church...
Carlos Santos
Jun 12, 2019
Ware - Carlos Santos, 63, of Ware, died on Wednesday, June 12, 2019 at Baystate Medical Center. He leaves his daughter, Maria E. Santos of West Brookfield and her fiance´ Miguel Morales of South Hadley; two sisters, Tata and Lucy Santos; three grandchildren, Jose Rosario, Joshua Santiago and Jeremiah Santiago; Vidalia Santos is one of many nieces and nephews. He...
Genevieve B. Keating
Jun 10, 2019
Ware - Genevieve B. (Bator) Keating, 103, of Ware, died on Monday, June 10, 2019 at Baystate Wing Hospital. She leaves her long-time friend, Judith E. Aversa of Ware, and several nieces and nephews. Â She was predeceased by her husband of 28 years, Thomas E. Keating in 1967, as well as her sisters, Helen York and Frances Bator, and her...
Peter R. Hanifin
Jun 8, 2019
Ware - Peter R. Hanifin, 80, of Ware passed away on Saturday, June 8, 2019 at home. He leaves his loving wife of 58 years, Beverly J. (Sporbert) Hanifin of Ware, three daughters, Beth Ligawiec of Ware, Karla-Jo Lapointe and her husband Joseph of Chicopee, and Pamela Kozlik and her husband David of Ware; five grandchildren, Brian and Emily-Jo Ligawiec...
Christopher L. Eldredge
Jun 6, 2019
Hardwick - Christopher L. Eldredge, 52, of Hardwick died on Thursday, June 6, 2019 at his home with his loving and caregiving family by his side following a long illness. He leaves his wife of 12 years, Shannon C. (Bowren) Eldredge; his wonderful children, Christopher H. Eldredge and Erin R. Eldredge; his four sisters, Laurie J. Calkins and her husband...
Steven R. Estridge, Jr.
May 30, 2019
Gilbertville - Steven R. Estridge, Jr., 36, of Gilbertville, died on Thursday, May 30, 2019 at Baystate Mary Lane Hospital with his family by his side. He leaves his loving wife, Brandi (Arsenault) Estridge of Gilbertville; his daughter, Rylee Estridge and son Chase Estridge; his father, Steven R. Estridge, Sr. and his wife Pamela of Monson; his mother, Sharon E....
Francis J. Cote
May 30, 2019
Francis J. Cote, 85, of Ludlow, formerly of Westhampton, passed away peacefully, on Thursday, May 30, at home after a period of declining health. He was born on July 18, 1933 in Easthampton, to the late Louis and Mary (Lawler) Cote. He grew up in Easthampton and attended local schools. He was employed at the former National Felt Company, now...
William P. Richardson
May 23, 2019
Brookfield, MA - William "Bill" Paul Richardson, 63, died on Thursday, May 23, 2019 at home. He leaves his wife of 36 years Donna M. (Paulsen) Richardson and his daughter Melinda A. Richardson. He is predeceased by his mother Marie R. (Hansen) Richardson Gardell and her husband Norman "Chic" Gardell. Bill was born on May 15, 1956 and grew up...
Rose M. Bessette
May 22, 2019
Warren - Rose M. (Desmarais) Bessette, 68, passed away at home, May 22, 2019 with her loving family by her side. She was born in Holyoke on April 27, 1951 to the late Ruth E. (Trombley) Mason and is survived by her father John Mason of Brimfield. Rose enjoyed reading, gardening, watching the birds, feeding her bearded dragon, Rango, and...
Jennifer L. Howe
May 22, 2019
New Braintree - Jennifer L. (Moryl) Howe, 47, of New Braintree died suddenly on Wednesday, May 22, 2019 at Baystate Mary Lane Hospital. She leaves her son, Joshua D. Howe of New Braintree; her father, Donald Moryl of Gilbertville; her mother, Virginia Roadcap of Middleburg, PA; two sisters, Ginger Lynch and her companion Ken Howe, and Melissa Nimtz and her...
Kathleen L. Bruni
May 21, 2019
Warren - Kathleen L. (Melvin) Bruni, 63, of Warren died on Tuesday, May 21, 2019 at Wingate in Worcester in the loving company of her brother Tom Melvin after a long battle with MS. She leaves her son, David D. Bruni and his wife Jammie of West Brookfield; Â two brothers, Kevin Melvin and his wife Teresa of West Warren and...
Carolyn L. Porter
May 21, 2019
West Brookfield - Carolyn L. (Landon) Porter, 95, of West Brookfield, MA died on Tuesday, May 21, 2019 at Quaboag Rehabilitation and Skilled Care Center following a brief illness. She leaves three daughters, Carol P. Donahue and husband Kevin of West Brookfield, Gail Porter of Rutland, VT and Jamie P. Dritschilo and husband William of Proctor, VT; her son, Burt...
Arthur Hjalmar Swanson, Jr.
May 18, 2019
Brookfield - Arthur Hjalmar Swanson, Jr., 77, of Brookfield, passed away on Saturday, May 18, 2019 at Southbridge Rehabilitation and Health Care Center. He leaves his loving wife of 54 years, Madelyn C. (Rice) Swanson; five children, Lucinda, Arthur and his wife Carol, Marlene and Kevin, Craig, Ashlee and Tyler; 7 grandchildren, Alycia, Delaney, Krista, Monica, Lesley, Rachel and Colton;...
Sophie Fleury
May 14, 2019
Warren - Sophie Fleury, 93, passed to her next journey on May 14, 2019 from Quaboag Rehabilitation and Skilled Care Center in West Brookfield. She leaves three daughters and their families - Nancy Fleury of Westfield, Karen Brothers of Warren, and Pamela Rozzen and her husband Bob of Warren. She was predeceased by her loving husband of 59 years, Hector...
Richard E. Trudeau
May 13, 2019
West Brookfield - Richard E. Trudeau, 88, of West Brookfield died on Monday, May 13, 2019 at his home with his family by his side. He leaves 3 sons, Brian Trudeau of West Brookfield and his former wife Susan Kubert of Stockbridge, Vermont, Scott Trudeau and his wife Paulette of Stow and Matthew J. Trudeau of Southbridge; two daughters, Lisa...
Raymond H. Charron
May 11, 2019
West Brookfield - Raymond H. Charron, 84, of West Brookfield died on Saturday, May 11, 2019 at Baystate Medical Center in Springfield. He leaves three daughters, Maureen E. Roberts of West Brookfield, Melannie C. Waugh and her husband Michael of West Brookfield, and Beth Dustin and her husband Thomas of Lincoln, NE; six grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. He also leaves...
Tina M. Dineen
May 5, 2019
Ware - Tina M. (Paulton) Dineen, 48, of Ware, died on Sunday, May 5, 2019 at Baystate Medical Center following a long battle with ALS. She leaves her care giving husband of 31 years, Kevin R. Dineen; three sons, Kevin R. Dineen, Jr., Derek J. Dineen and his wife Devyn, and Tyler M. Dineen; her daughter, Courtney A. Dineen; and...
