Paul F. Kszaszcz
Jan 18, 2026
Ware - Paul Francis Kszaszcz, 86, of Ware, passed peacefully surrounded by loved ones on January 18, 2026, in the home he built in 1961. Born August 21,1939, he was a lifetime resident of Ware. He was the son of the late Ignacy (Ed) and Irene Kszaszcz. Paul attended Ware schools until he went to Springfield Trade High School to...
Carolyn N. Boucher
Jan 17, 2026
West Brookfield – Carolyn N. (Bridges) Boucher, 81, of West Brookfield, and a former long-time resident of Warren, died on Saturday, January 17, 2026, at Baystate Medical Center in Springfield.
She leaves her son, Robert Boucher and his wife Lisa of Warren, and her daughter, Diana Perron and her husband, Jose Ramirez of Brookfield; three grandchildren, Melissa and Joshua Perron, and...
Henry P Zelazik
Jan 16, 2026
West Brookfield- Henry P. Zelazik, 86, of West Brookfield died on Friday, January 16th, 2026, at Harrington Hospital in Southbridge.
He leaves his wife and best friend of 65 years, Judith (LeBeau) Zelazik, of West Brookfield. He also leaves his son, Peter Zelazik, and his wife Kristin Kloiber, of Brimfield; and two grandsons, Zach Zelazik and Nicholas Zelazik. Henry is predeceased...
Harriet M. DeJesus
Jan 16, 2026
Warren – Harriet M. DeJesus, 89, a long-time resident of Warren, died on Friday, January 16, 2026, at Webster Manor Rehabilitation and Health Center in Webster.
She leaves her sons, Leslie W. DeLuca and his wife Jayne of Brimfield, and Brian DeLuca of Charlton. She also leaves three grandchildren, Jamie, Brian II, and Matthew DeLuca. She was predeceased by her husbands...
Dorothy M. Mineau
Jan 14, 2026
Ware – Dorothy M. Mineau, 90, of Ware, died on Wednesday, January 14, 2026, at Baystate Wing Hospital in Palmer.
She leaves her sons Christopher J. Mineau and his wife Colleen of Ware, and Clifford E. Mineau of Florida, as well as her daughter, Dorothy E. Mineau also of Ware. She was predeceased by her husband Clifford R. Mineau in 2013.
When...
Robert A. Jackman
Jan 12, 2026
North Brookfield – Robert A. Jackman, 89, of North Brookfield, passed away on Monday, January 12, 2026, surrounded by his loving family at home.
He leaves behind his beloved wife of 61 years, Patricia E. Jackman; his daughter, Martha L. Conley and her husband, Steve, of Standish, ME; his son, Peter W. Jackman and his wife, Patty, of Baiting Hollow, NY;...
Roseann St. George
Dec 31, 2025
Belchertown – Roseann (O’Connor) St. George, 89, passed away on Wednesday, December 31, 2025, at Baystate Medical Center in Springfield, surrounded by her loving family.
Born in Palmer on October 5, 1936, she was the daughter of Maurice J. and Mary Anne (Murphy) O’Connor, who immigrated from Co. Kerry, Ireland. Roseann grew up in Palmer and attended area schools. Due to...
John D. Daniele
Dec 31, 2025
Ware - John Daniele, a devoted father, son, and brother, passed away peacefully on December 31st, 2025, at the age of 60.
Above all, John was a proud and loving father to his daughter, Gabriella Daniele of Northboro. He was the cherished son of John and Carolyn Daniele of Ware, Massachusetts, a devoted brother to Michael and Shelly Daniele of Medway,...
Anthony Bousquet
Dec 29, 2025
Ware – Anthony Bousquet, 75, of Ware, passed away on Monday, December 29, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.
He leaves behind his daughter, Kim M. Trzpit and her husband, David, of Ware; his daughter, Heather L. Orszulak and her husband, Michael, of Ware; his beloved grandchildren, Nathan Trzpit, Alex and Amelia Orszulak; as well as his sister, Loretta King and...
James F. Pierce
Dec 27, 2025
West Brookfield - James F. “Jim” Pierce, 91, of West Brookfield, passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday, December 27, 2025.
Born on June 3, 1934, Jim spent his entire life in the town he loved. He was a man who could be counted on—whether helping neighbors with lawn care, serving for the Council on Aging, or simply being a...
Margaret "Peggy" Bernard
2025
Margaret Elaine Bernard “Peggy”, age 87, of Warren Massachusetts passed away on December 26, 2025, in Blue Ridge, Georgia.
Born on December 7, 1938, in Ware Massachusetts, to George F Beaudry and Denise T (Courchesne) Beaudry. The family lived in Ware, West Brookfield and Warren,
“Peggy” was a hard-working individual whose first job was at American Athletic Shoe in Ware Ma where...
Frederick G. Spain
Dec 19, 2025
Warren – Frederick G. Spain, 69, born June 17, 1956, in Hartford, CT, passed away at the age of 69 on Friday, December 19, 2025, in Baystate Medical Center in Springfield.
Fred was preceded in death by his father, Alfred J. Spain. He leaves his wife, Elizabeth Keefe Spain and her children, Parker and Aja; his mother, Loretta Spain and her...
Winston "Wink" P. Waugh, Jr.
Dec 18, 2025
North Brookfield – Winston “Wink” Prescott Waugh, Jr., 37, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, December 18, 2025.
Winston was born in Worcester on December 5, 1988, and grew up in Spencer, where he attended local schools, before later making his home in North Brookfield. Throughout his life, he held various jobs and possessed a natural ability to quickly learn and master...
Cheryl J. Lemoine
Dec 17, 2025
Hardwick - Cheryl J. Lemoine, 65, of Hardwick, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 17, 2025, at Baystate Medical Center in Springfield, surrounded by love.
Cheryl was a devoted mother, grandmother, sister, and friend whose kindness and gentle spirit touched everyone who knew her. She is survived by her daughter, Melissa A. O’Brien, and her husband, Richard of Hardwick; and her...
Alice F. Lizak
Dec 10, 2025
Alice F. (Robidoux) Lizak, 95, passed away peacefully on December 10, 2025 with her family by her side. Her husband of 57 years Roman Lizak predeceased her in 2006. She is survived by her daughter, Tina Adams of Warren; two grandchildren, Taunya Damon and Philip Steiger. She was predeceased by a grandson, Shane Damon, brother William Robidoux, mother Ethel Robidoux...
John M. Vadnais
Dec 9, 2025
Ware - John “Maurice” Vadnais, 92, of Ware, Massachusetts passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, December 9, 2025, surrounded by his family. He was born in Lange-Gardien de Rouville, Canada on December 27, 1932, son of William and Herminie (Briere) Vadnais. He leaves behind his devoted wife of 67 years Ruth (Watson) Vadnais and their 7 children, Cynthia Mulhare...
Deborah Lee Black
Dec 8, 2025
West Brookfield - Deborah Lee Black (Baldwin), 70, of West Brookfield, Massachusetts passed away on Monday, December 8, 2025. Deborah was born at Union City Hospital in Anna Illinois on March 2, 1955, to the late Walter and Thelma (Groves) Baldwin.
She graduated cosmetology school in Illinois back in 1981 and was a hairdresser for over 40 years. She moved to...
Kenneth R. Wirf
Dec 5, 2025
West Brookfield – Kenneth R. Wirf, Sr., 72, of West Brookfield, passed away on December 5, 2025, at UMass Harrington Memorial Hospital in Southbridge. Born in Worcester on October 23, 1953, he was the son of the late George O. and Claire C. (Desroches) Wirf and was predeceased by his brother, Brian Wirf.
Ken is survived by his loving wife of...
James A. Paquette
Nov 30, 2025
West Brookfield – James A. Paquette, 71, of West Brookfield passed away on Sunday, November 30, 2025, at Baystate Wing Hospital in Palmer.
He leaves behind his beloved wife, Terri L. Paquette of West Brookfield; his daughter, Lisa Audette and her husband, Matthew, and their two children, Henry and Edith, of Belchertown; his son, Adam Paquette and his significant other, Candace...
Judy A. Anair
Nov 26, 2025
Ware/Orange – Judy A. Anair, 82, of Orange, and a former long-time resident of Ware, died on Wednesday evening, November 26, 2025, in Athol Hospital in Athol.
She leaves her caregiving son, Richard A. Anair, Jr. of Orange. She was predeceased by her husband of 49 years, Richard A. Anair in 2021, and her daughter, Cindy Ann Lonnecker. She was born...
