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
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
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
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
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
Apr 16, 2019
Oakham - Christopher W. Congero passed away on April 16, 2019, at home. Â Chris was born in Waterbury, CT on May 19, 1972, the first son of Vito M. Congero Jr. and Colleen M. (Murray) Congero. Â 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
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
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
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
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
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
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. Â Helena was predeceased by her first husband, Army Captain Rodney Rieger, who...
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; Â brothers, Â Leo Letendre of Ware and John Letendre of Hudson,...
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; Â two brothers, Michael...
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
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
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...
Barbara A. King
Mar 12, 2019
West Brookfield - Barbara A. (Dembski) King, 77, of West Brookfield died on Tuesday, March 12, 2019 at Baystate Medical Center in Springfield. She leaves her husband of 55 years, William R. King; her sister, Nancy Ciccia of Harwich; her sister-in-law, Pearl Witt of Barre, as well as 3 nieces and 2 nephews. She was born in and grew up...
John P Flamand
Mar 11, 2019
Ware - John Paul Flamand, 53, of Ware passed away on Monday, March 11, 2019 at Baystate Medical Hospital in Springfield. For 35 years, John worked as a timber framer and master carpenter. He took pride in multiple projects including restoration work at Louisa May Alcott's house, building the cradle that held a Paul Revere casted bell in the Bulfinch...
Joeanne Chrapek
Mar 10, 2019
Joeanne (Tuttle) Chrapek, 67, of West Warren died on Sunday, March 10, 2019 at Baystate Medical Center. She leaves her husband of 40 years Richard F. Chrapek of West Warren; one son Scott R. Chrapek and his wife Rebecca also of West Warren; her daughter Tammy Sears and her husband James of Ware; five grandchildren and one great-grandchild. She also...
