OBITUARIES

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

Serving West Brookfield and Ware

Jerrold J. Aiken, Sr.

Jerrold J. Aiken, Sr.

May 4, 2019

Warren - Jerrold J. Aiken, Sr., 79, of Warren died on Saturday, May 4, 2019, at Baystate Medical Center surrounded by his loving family. He leaves his sons, Jerrold J. Aiken, Jr. of Warren and Jeffrey A. Aiken and his wife Stephanie of Mountain Home, ID; 6 grandchildren, Jessica Fulghum, Sarah Jo Aiken, Julia Aiken, Destiny Deyo, Nicholas Aiken, Marissa...

George J. Leblanc, Jr.

George J. Leblanc, Jr.

May 4, 2019

George J. LeBlanc, Jr., 76, of Brookfield died on Saturday, May 4, 2019 at his home with his wife by his side. He leaves his wife of 16 years, Lizbeth C. LeBlanc of Brookfield; a brother, Gary J. LeBlanc and his wife Paulette of Spencer; two nephews, Jeff LeBlanc and Gary LeBlanc, Jr.  George was predeceased by his first wife,...

Charles A. ""Charlie"" Moulton, Jr.

Charles A. ""Charlie"" Moulton, Jr.

May 4, 2019

Ware - Charles A. "Charlie" Moulton, Jr., 95, of Ware died on Saturday, May 4, 2019, at home surrounded by his loving family. He leaves those he cherished dearly, his sons, Glen Moulton and his wife Kay, Gary Moulton and his wife Lorna, Jeff Moulton and his fiance Carol Girard, Eric Moulton and his wife Alice, and Robbie Moulton all...

Michael E. Weeks

Michael E. Weeks

May 3, 2019

Petersham - Michael E. Weeks, 62, of Petersham, died on Friday, May 3, 2019, surrounded by his family, ending an incredibly hard-fought battle with cancer. Even in the worst of his own personal circumstances, he maintained steadfast strength and hope, undoubtedly for the benefit of those he loved.  He will always be remembered for his endless selflessness and commitment to...

Joseph W. Digeronimo

Joseph W. Digeronimo

May 2, 2019

Holland / Sturbridge - Joseph W. DiGeronimo, 68, affectionatly known as Joe D, of Holland and formerly of Sturbridge, died on Thursday, May 2, 2019, at his home with his family by his side. He leaves three sons, David J. DiGeronimo and his wife Liz of California, his twin sons, Jeffrey W. DiGeronimo and his wife Nicole of Portland, Maine,...

Philippe B. Coache

Philippe B. Coache

Apr 25, 2019

West Brookfield / Ware - Philippe B. Coache, 90, died on Thursday, April 25, 2019 at Quaboag Rehabilitation and Skilled Care Center.  He was born January 21, 1929 to Frederick and Bernice (Sierakowski) Coache in Three Rivers and was a long-time resident of Ware. He was a retired Navy Chief Petty Officer having served during the Korean and Vietnamese Wars.   ...

Shirley E. Lowell

Shirley E. Lowell

Apr 21, 2019

Gilbertville - Shirley E. (Gauthier) Lowell, 73, of Gilbertville, passed at home after a short illness on Easter Sunday, April 21, 2019. She was recently predeceased by her husband John R. Lowell.  She leaves behind two brothers, Paul Gauthier of Gilbertville, and Richard Gauthier of Ware; four children, Christine Delisle of Wales, Michelle Raymond of Wales, Naome Jenkins of Palmer,...

Lorraine Y. Mailman

Lorraine Y. Mailman

Apr 16, 2019

Warren - Lorraine Y. (Mongeau) Mailman, 78, of Warren, died on Tuesday, April 16, 2019 at the Southbridge Rehabilitation and Health Care Center. She leaves four sons, Michael Mailman of Warren, Randal Mailman of Southbridge, Daniel Mailman and his wife Diana of Clovis, New Mexico, and Ronald Mailman of Brookfield; her brother-in-law, Arnold Mailman of LaFayette, Georgia, her sister-in-law, Jean...

Christopher W. Congero

Christopher W. Congero

Apr 16, 2019

Oakham - Christopher W. Congero passed away on April 16, 2019, at home.  Chris was born in Waterbury, CT on May 19, 1972, the first son of Vito M. Congero Jr. and Colleen M. (Murray) Congero.  When he was a toddler the family moved to Hardwick, and lived on the campus of Eagle Hill School, eventually purchasing the family home...

Richard P. Madigan

Richard P. Madigan

Apr 15, 2019

Ware - Richard P. Madigan, 59, of Ware died on Monday, April 15, 2019 at his residence. He leaves his 2 brothers, David Madigan of Ware, Kenneth Madigan of Chesterfield and his several nieces and nephews.  He was born in Ware, son of the late Paul and Janice (Barbeau) Madigan. Richard was a Auto Body Technician and worked at various...

Margo Chevers

Margo Chevers

Apr 12, 2019

Wales - Margo (Hansel) Chevers, 74, of Wales, died on Friday, April 12, 2019 at Quaboag Rehabilitation and Skilled Care Center with her loving family by her side. She leaves behind those she cherished, her daughter, Michelle Blanchard and her husband Raymond of Brimfield; her son, Timothy Waterman and his wife Debbie of Cohoes, NY; three brothers, Mark Hansel of...

Donna M. Kenyon

Donna M. Kenyon

Apr 12, 2019

Ware - Donna M.(Roy) Kenyon, 64, of Ware died on Friday, April 12, 2019 at Baystate Mary Lane Hospital. She leaves her Husband, David M. "Deacon" Kenyon, Sr. of Ware, her son, David M. Kenyon, Jr. and his wife Danielle of Monson; two daughters, Nicole Miller and her husband Chris of Manchester, NH, and Ashlee Skowyra of Mansfield; her son-in-law...

Estelle K. Regin

Estelle K. Regin

Apr 9, 2019

Estelle K. (Trottier) Regin, 89, of Ware, died on Tuesday, April 9, 2019 peacefully at Quaboag Rehabilitation and Skilled Care Center. She leaves two sons, James Regin and his wife Mary Ann of Ware, and Edward Regin and his wife Shelley of Hardwick; two grandchildren, Benjamin Regin and Hannah Regin; one brother, Robert Trottier, his wife Stella of Shrewsbury and...

Anne T. Groth

Anne T. Groth

Apr 6, 2019

Belchertown - Anne Talcott Groth, 86, of Belchertown, surrounded by family, transitioned peacefully to her next adventure on April 6, 2019.  While her body gave out, her mind was sharply intelligent until the end and a testament to her lifetime commitment to knowledge.  Her determined and focused spirit will be missed. Vernal pools, swamps, coves, woods and islands were her...

Helena G. Bland

Helena G. Bland

Apr 3, 2019

West Brookfield - Helena G. (Nelson) Bland, 77, of West Brookfield died on Wednesday, April 3, 2019 at St. Vincent Hospital in Worcester. She leaves her loving husband of 47 years, Philip E. Bland of West Brookfield, her daughter Nicole Bland of Pelham and her granddaughter, Renee O'Brien.  Helena was predeceased by her first husband, Army Captain Rodney Rieger, who...

Yvonne C. Banas

Yvonne C. Banas

Apr 2, 2019

Ware - Yvonne C. (Letendre) Banas, 74, of Ware died on Tuesday, April 2, 2019 at Baystate Medical Center, after a long and courageous battle with cancer, surrounded by her loving family. She leaves two sons, Carl Banas and his partner Caitlin Davis of Ware and Erik Banas of Ware;  brothers,  Leo Letendre of Ware and John Letendre of Hudson,...

Christopher M. Jarnagan

Christopher M. Jarnagan

Mar 26, 2019

Warren - Christopher M. Jarnagan, 35, of Warren died on Tuesday, March 26, 2019 at Baystate Mary Lane Hospital. He leaves two daughters, Haley M. Jarnagan of Three Rivers and Alexis Jarnagan of Belchertown; his mother, Melissa J. (Aiken) Mansfield and his step-father, Scot Mansfield of West Warren; his father, Curtis Jarnagan; his paternal grandmother, Diane Jarnagan;  two brothers, Michael...

Alma S. Rolla

Alma S. Rolla

Mar 22, 2019

Ware - Alma Rolla, 95, died on March 22, 2019 in West Brookfield. She was born February 5, 1924 in Everett, Massachusetts to Charles Robert and Ethel (Silsby) Zimmermann. She graduated from Everett High School at the age of 16 and graduated with honors from the Executive Secretarial program at Burdett College in Boston. Alma worked as a secretary and...

John R. Lowell

John R. Lowell

Mar 18, 2019

Gilbertville - John R. Lowell, Sr., 69, of Gilbertville died unexpectedly on Monday, March 18, 2019, at his home. He leaves his wife of 40 years, Shirley E. (Gauthier) Lowell, his children, grandchildren, and extended family.  He was born in Bangor, Maine, son of the late Odber and Hattie (Inman) Lowell. John was an ironworker at the former Pioneer Foundry...

Catherine May Kmiec

Catherine May Kmiec

Mar 15, 2019

Ware - Catherine  May (Rohan) Kmiec, 95, of Ware died on Friday, March 15, 2019 at Baystate Medical Center with her family by her side. She leaves her son, Eric Kmiec and his wife Jennifer of Middletown, DE; two grandsons, Tyler Kmiec and his wife Allison of Philadelphia and Samuel Kmiec of Delaware; her brother, Richard Rohan and his wife...