OBITUARIES

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

Serving West Brookfield and Ware

William H. Jankins

William H. Jankins

Jan 4, 2025

West Brookfield – William H. Jankins, 87 of West Brookfield passed away on January 4, 2025, at UMass Memorial Medical Center in Worcester with his family by his side. He leaves behind his sons, Steven Jankins (Kerry): Michael Jankins (Maureen); Brian Jankins (Amy): proud grandfather of Tyler Jankins, Tanner Jankins (Olivia Schmidt), Cody Jankins, Olivia Jankins, Thomas Jankins (Casey), Shelby...

Leroy E. Paro

Leroy E. Paro

Dec 30, 2024

West Warren – Leroy E. Paro, 53, of West Warren, passed away on Monday, December 30, 2024, at Baystate Wing Hospital in Palmer. Leroy leaves behind his sisters, Peggy Paro of Bradenton, FL, Dee Marsh of New Port Richey, FL, and Janice Farnham and her husband Jeffrey of Gardiner, ME. He also leaves his five nieces and nephews, his good...

Sutha Fountain

Sutha Fountain

Dec 28, 2024

Ware - Sutha Fountain, 70, of Ware, died on Saturday, December 28, 2024, at Baystate Medical Center in Springfield surrounded by her loved ones. She leaves her husband of 51 years, Daniel C. Fountain; her daughters, Linda Fountain and her partner David Churchey, Christine Fountain-Towlson and her husband Robert; her grandchildren, Raven Towlson and Dean Fountain-Hinckley and his wife Shellie...

Joseph S. Disanto

Joseph S. Disanto

Dec 28, 2024

West Brookfield – Joseph S. DiSanto, 80, of West Brookfield, died in the early morning hours on Saturday, December 28, 2024, at UMass Memorial Medical Center – University Campus. He leaves his devoted and caregiving wife of 36 years, Cindy M. (King) DiSanto; two children, Mark DiSanto of Georgia and Lori Vernon and her husband Theo of North Carolina, as...

Catherine J. Portier

Catherine J. Portier

Dec 24, 2024

Ware – Catherine J. (Kay) Midura Portier Kay (a.k.a. the “Pajama Lady”) was last seen soaring through the sky away from Lifecare Center in Wilbraham, MA where she resided for nearly nine years, on a sleigh guided by numerous flocks of her favorite cardinals to celebrate her long-deserved freedom with her treasured husband of 65 years, Warren, who passed away...

Charlotte M. Borlikoski

Charlotte M. Borlikoski

Dec 24, 2024

Ware / West Brookfield – Charlotte M. Borlikoski, 100, of Ware, and formerly a long-time resident of West Brookfield, died on December 24, 2024, in her apartment at Cedarbrook Village in Ware. She wrote the following obituary in her own words. “She was the wife of Joseph Borlikoski, who died March 31, 2018. They were married for 50 years. She...

Sarah J. Whalley

Sarah J. Whalley

Dec 23, 2024

Sarah Jean Whalley 1985-2024 Ware, MA It is with profound sadness and broken hearts that we, Sarah J. Whalley’s family, announce her untimely and unexpected passing on December 23, 2024 in Hartford Hospital, surrounded by family. Sarah was born in Marylane Hospital, Ware, MA on January 27, 1985, to her parents Jack E. Whalley and Denise J. Robert. Sarah was...

Arthur L. Giard

Arthur L. Giard

Dec 19, 2024

Palmer – Arthur L. Giard, 82, of Palmer, died on Thursday, December 19, 2024, in Baystate Medical Center. His obituary is written in his own words. “I was born on August 2, 1942, son of Herve J. Giard, Sr. and Blanche M. (LaCroix) Giard. I attended Mount Carmel Parochial School, Springfield Trade School, and Ware High Schools. I served as...

Richard W. Turnbull

Richard W. Turnbull

Dec 8, 2024

Richard William Turnbull, Jr. (“Dick”) died in his Brookfield home, at the age of 84, on December 8, 2024 after a remarkable and inspirational 4 year battle with cancer. Dick was predeceased by two sisters, Faith Plante, and Paula Lally, and his cherished grandson, Adam Faust. Dick was born on January 15, 1940 in South Orange, New Jersey. His family...

Carole Ann Ruggeri

Carole Ann Ruggeri

Dec 5, 2024

Ware - Carole Ann (Messier) Ruggeri, 80, of Ware, died on Thursday, December 5, 2024, in Baystate Wing Hospital. She leaves her husband of 47 years, Edward H. Ruggeri; her daughter, Heather A. Ruggeri of Agawam, and her son, William D. Ruggeri of Palmer, as well as 2 grandchildren, Tabitha Baker and Thomas Ruggeri, her brother, Robert Messier and several...

Richard S. Budney

Richard S. Budney

Dec 1, 2024

North Brookfield – Richard S. Budney, 76, of North Brookfield, died on Sunday, December 1, 2024, at home with his family by his side after a brief illness. He was predeceased by the love of his life Sandy Budney, who passed away in 2018. He leaves his children, Laurie DeMaio and her husband, Tony of North Brookfield, Kimberly Budney of...

Florence V. Hickey

Florence V. Hickey

Nov 28, 2024

Brookfield – Florence V. Hickey, 89, of Brookfield, died on Thursday, November 28, 2024, at her home. She leaves her children, Nancy A. Bowren and her husband, George, Sr. of Troy, New Hampshire, Richard N. Hickey of North Brookfield, Susan V. Hickey of Spencer, and Brian S. Hickey and his wife Roxanne of New Braunfels, Texas along with four grandchildren...

Todd M. Prescott

Todd M. Prescott

Nov 27, 2024

Ware – Todd M. Prescott, 52, of Ware, passed away on Wednesday, November 27, 2024, surrounded by family at Baystate Medical Center in Springfield. Todd leaves behind his wife of 25 years, Kelli J. (Arsenault) Prescott; his son, Matthew Prescott and his partner Jeremy Trembley; his daughter, Brooke Dubois and her husband Justin of Monson, his grandson, Noah Dubois; his...

Kenneth A. Davison

Kenneth A. Davison

Nov 26, 2024

Warren – Kenneth Arthur Davison, 82, of Warren, died on Tuesday, November 26, 2024, at Vantage Health and Rehab of Hampden. He is survived by his children, Sandra Lamay and her husband Bruce of West Warren, Karen Marcinkiewicz and her husband Mark of Southampton, and Kenneth Davison, Jr. and his wife Angela of West Warren. Kenneth is also remembered by...

Eric J. Scheriff

Eric J. Scheriff

Nov 22, 2024

West Brookfield – Eric J. Scheriff, 58, of West Brookfield, MA, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, November 22, 2024. He leaves his beloved wife of 26 years, Kathryn Angiulo Scheriff of West Brookfield, MA; his mother, Beverly (Stocker) Scheriff of Franklin Square, NY; his brother, Lawrence Scheriff, Jr. and his wife Beth of Plainview, NY; his brother, Michael...

Elizabeth Blanche Lagimoniere

Elizabeth Blanche Lagimoniere

Nov 20, 2024

Ware - Elizabeth Blanche Lagimoniere, 70 of Ware, died in the morning hours of Wednesday, November 20th, 2024, in her home with her family with her. She leaves her four children, Robert Lagimoniere and his wife Jennifer of Springfield, Michael Lagimoniere and his wife Kayla of Columbus, MS, Angel Lagimoniere of Ware, and Mark Lagimoniere and his wife Meghan of...

Douglas Neel Wiles

Douglas Neel Wiles

Nov 18, 2024

Brookfield – Douglas Neel Wiles, 64, of Brookfield, died on Monday, November 18, 2024, at his home with his loving family by his side. He leaves his wife and caregiver, Mary Faugno-Wiles; his step-sons, Joshua and Jason Quinn; his siblings, Robert Wiles Jr., and his wife Ashley of Hawaii, Patty Wiles-Wagner of Oregon, Chris Wiles and his wife Roseanne of...

Doris M. Fenton

Doris M. Fenton

Nov 17, 2024

Brookfield- Doris M. Fenton, 97, passed away on Sunday, November 17, 2024, at Quaboag Rehabilitation and Skilled Care Center in West Brookfield. She was born in Hartford, CT, daughter of the late George and Helen (Clark) Fenton. Doris grew up in Waterbury, CT and graduated from Waterbury Catholic High School in 1945. She moved to Brookfield in 1946 and worked...

Bernard Arthur Wilmot

Bernard Arthur Wilmot

Nov 13, 2024

Warren - Bernard A. Wilmot, 79, of Warren, died in the early morning hours of Wednesday, November 13, 2024, in UMass Harrigton Hospital in Southbridge. He leaves his wife Rita of 53 years; his children, Scott Andrews and his wife Cindy of Leominster, Sean Wilmot and his wife Christine of Worcester, Jonathan Andrews and his wife Joelle of West Warren,...

Scott A. Moody

Scott A. Moody

Nov 12, 2024

Brooksville, FL / Ware - Scott A. Moody, 52, of Brooksville, Florida passed away on November 12, 2024. Scott was born in Ware on April 4, 1972, to Leroy “Butch” Moody and the late Donna Moody of Ware. Scott grew up and attended school in Ware where he excelled with accolades through youth sports and high school, including basketball, baseball...