George E. Roberts
Jul 6, 2019
Warren - George E. Roberts, 96, of Warren, died on Saturday, July 6, 2019 at his home. He leaves two sons, Robert D. Roberts of Warren, and Paul Roberts of Spencer; two daughters, Denise Roberts of Brookfield and Lisa Judge of Warren. He also leaves three brothers, Raymond Roberts and his wife Ruth of Palmer, William "Bud" Roberts of Charlton,...
Helen Millikan
Jul 4, 2019
West Brookfield - Helen (Krasnecky) Millikan, 97, of West Brookfield, passed away on Thursday, July 4, 2019 at Quaboag Rehabilitation and Skilled Care Center. She was born on May 11, 1922, in Hardwick, the daughter of Victor & Victoria (Vorce) Krasnecky. She leaves two sons, Frank Hubacz Jr. and his wife Joan (Waterman) Hubacz and Michael J. Hubacz and his...
Donald L. Prouty, Jr.
Jul 4, 2019
Donald L. Prouty, Jr., 61, of Hardwick, died on Thursday, July 4, 2019 at Baystate Mary Lane Hospital after being suddenly stricken ill. He leaves his wife Jean M. (Duval) Prouty of Hardwick; two sons, Donald L. Prouty, IIIÂ and his wife Pam, and Brad A. Perez and his wife Jamie; two daughters, Laura M. Prouty, and Misty J. Perez-Truedson...
William L. Witaszek
Jul 1, 2019
West Warren - William L. "Billy" Witaszek, 66, of West Warren, died peacefully on July 1, 2019 at Baystate Medical Center surrounded by his family after a brief illness. He leaves his wife of 44 years, Madeline "Lynn" (Plante) Witaszek; three children, son, Bernard and his wife Jennifer, son, Glenn and his wife Kerstin, and daughter, Melissa. He also leaves...
Sandra L. Allen
Jun 30, 2019
Hardwick - Sandra L. (Dennis) Allen, 81, of Hardwick, died on Sunday, June 30, 2019 at Holden Rehabilitation and Nursing Center. She leaves her two loving children, her daughter, Charlene "Chellie" Allen and her husband Peter Dobrowolski and their son, Curt of Hardwick and her son, Charles "Chas" Allen and his son, Samuel also of Hardwick. She was predeceased in...
Lynn M. Adams
Jun 29, 2019
West Brookfield - Lynn (Ducharme) Adams, 65, of West Brookfield, died suddenly on Saturday, June 29, 2019 at Baystate Medical Center. She leaves her two loving daughters, Amanda Raymond and her husband Jon-Michael of Holden and Abby Adams and her partner Kaitlena Cash of Boston; her mother, Margurite (Thegberge) Ducharme of West Warren and her three grandchildren, Wesley, Taylor and...
Fay D. Flood
Jun 29, 2019
Barre - Fay Aileen (Dickson) Flood, 91, of Barre, passed away June 29, 2019. She was born in Barre on March 29, 1928 to the late Harold N. and Aileen E. (Fessenden) Dickson. After graduation from Barre High School in 1946, Fay obtained a degree in Horticulture from the Stockbridge School of Agriculture at UMass Amherst. She married Richard T....
Elwood R. ""Mike"" Reynolds
Jun 29, 2019
Elwood Roger "Mike" Reynolds of Warren, age 91 passed away peacefully surrounded by family on June 29, 2019 at Wing Memorial Hospital. Born December 3rd, 1927. Mike enjoyed snowmobiling, playing cards, going out for breakfast, having coffee at the Warren Spa and giving people a hard time whether he knew them or not. He had an on going rivalry with...
Frances B. Johnson
Jun 27, 2019
Gilbertville - Frances Bertha (Vigeant) Johnson, 93, of Gilbertville, died on Thursday, June 27, 2019 at Baystate Wing Hospital in Palmer following a brief illness. She leaves her daughter, Kathleen Parker of Gilbertville; three sons, Francis I. Johnson, Jr and his wife, Joanne of Wheelwright, Martin R. Johnson and his wife April of Ware and Stanley H. Johnson and his...
Harold R. Chesson, Jr.
Jun 26, 2019
East Brookfield - Harold R. Chesson, Jr., 90 of East Brookfield, MA passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, June 26, 2019 surrounded by his family after a long battle with Parkinson's disease. He leaves his wife of 58 years, Laurel (Gadaire) Chesson; and four children: Lisa (Chesson) Baker and her husband Thomas of West Brookfield, Harold R. Chesson III...
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...
