OBITUARIES

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

Serving West Brookfield and Ware

Marilyn R. Swallow

Marilyn R. Swallow

Jun 1, 2018

Warren - Marilyn R. (Shedd) Swallow, 79, died on Friday, June 1, 2018 at Quaboag Rehabilitation and Skilled Care Center. She leaves her son, Roger Swallow and his wife Wendy of Warren; a daughter, Diane Giles and her husband Barry of Ontario, Canada; a sister, Gayle Chernisky of Florida,                                  six grandchildren, five great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.  She was...

Marie R. Rouisse

Marie R. Rouisse

May 28, 2018

Fiskdale - Marie R. (Gratton) Rouisse, 83, of Fiskdale died on Monday, May 28, 2018 at Harrington Memorial Hospital. She leaves her son, Allen R. Kondrat and his wife Emily of Warren; her daughter, Traci M. Hackney of Texas; a sister, Doris Lemay of West Brookfield; seven grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.  She was predeceased by her brothers, Armand,...

Norman E. Mooney

Norman E. Mooney

May 27, 2018

Warren - Norman E. Mooney, 83, of Warren died on Sunday, May 27, 2018 at Southbridge Rehabilitation and Health Care Center. He leaves his four sons, James Mooney and John Mooney of Warren, Joseph Mooney and his wife Lisa of East Longmeadow and Jay Mooney and his wife Nicole of West Brookfield; five  grandchildren, Nathan, Matthew, Hannah, Sean and Olivia,...

Paula E. Jamilowski

Paula E. Jamilowski

May 27, 2018

Paula E. Jamilowski, 65, of Ware was reunited with her late husband and love of her life, Gerald F. "PJ" Jamilowski, in paradise, on Sunday, May 27, 2018 at Baystate Medical Center. She leaves her mother, Mildred T. Rohan of Ware; her godmother, Catherine Kmiec of Ware and godfather, Richard Rohan of Ware; her brother-in-law Jack Jamilowski and his family...

Robert V. Morrison

Robert V. Morrison

May 23, 2018

West Warren - Robert V. Morrison, 88, of West Warren died on Wednesday, May 23, 2018 at his home with his loving and caring family by his side. He leaves his wife of 63 years, Patricia A. Morrison; two daughters, Deborah Mikus and her husband Stephen of Dracut, and Barbara Drinkwater of Chatham and Don Drinkwater of Carlisle; seven grandchildren,...

Shirley M. Bennett

Shirley M. Bennett

May 19, 2018

New Braintree - Shirley M. (Gray) Bennett, 93, of New Braintree died on Saturday, May 19, 2018 at Overlook Masonic Health Center in Charlton. She leaves her son, Hudson D. Bennett and his wife Jessica of New Braintree; her daughter, Carolyn M. DiCicco and her partner Kim Furlong of Tunbridge, VT; six grandchildren, Peter B. DiCicco, Laura M. Leavitt, Hudson...

Jason J. Blodgett

Jason J. Blodgett

May 16, 2018

Jason J. Blodgett, 69, died on Wednesday, May 16, 2018 at Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston after a long battle with cancer. He leaves his beloved wife of 29 years, Susan Lizak-Blodgett; two daughters, Melissa Blodgett and her wife Cheryl Ethier, and Melanie Blodgett-O'Toole and her husband Austin, all of Uxbridge; a stepson, Sean Lizak of Belchertown; three grandchildren,...

Michael W. Flanagan

Michael W. Flanagan

May 12, 2018

Springfield - Michael W. "Cousin" Flanagan, 62, of Springfield died on Saturday, May 12, 2018 at Baystate Medical Center surrounded by his loving family. He leaves behind those he treasured most; his Life Partner, Rose M. Mitchell of Springfield; two daughters, Sasha O'Connor of Springfield and LillyBelle Wloch and her husband Timothy of Ware; his brother, Johnny Flanagan of Pittsfield; ...

Kathryn C. Mundell

Kathryn C. Mundell

May 12, 2018

Warren - Kathryn C. (Therrien) Mundell, 81, passed away on Saturday, May 12, 2018 at Baystate Mary Lane Hospital after being stricken ill at home. She leaves her daughter, Lisa Mundell of Warren; two brothers, John Therrien and his wife Barbara of Ware and Emmanuel Therrien, Jr. of West Brookfield; three sisters, Theresa Shea, Mary Ellen St. George and Elaine...

Quentin Brian Majka

Quentin Brian Majka

May 9, 2018

Boston / Warren - Quentin "Brian" Majka, 62, of the historic Dorchester neighborhood of Boston, passed away peacefully at his family's home in Warren, with them close by his side.  He leaves his sisters, Lee and Lynn, and brothers, Frank, Mark, and Eric, as well as their spouses and many nieces and nephews.  He was predeceased by his eldest brother,...

Laura A. Faust-Dunphy

Laura A. Faust-Dunphy

May 4, 2018

Warren - Laura A. Faust-Dunphy, 63, of Warren died on Friday, May 4, 2018 at her home. She leaves her husband and caregiver, Christopher P. Dunphy, as well as her mother, Hildegard Faust, two brothers, Kurt and Karl Faust, and several nieces and nephews..  She was born in Giessen, Germany, daughter of the late Arthur Faust and Hildegard (Fleck) Faust,...

Joshua A. Apraham

Joshua A. Apraham

May 3, 2018

Joshua A. Apraham, 30 Ware - Joshua A. Apraham, 30, of Ware died on Thursday, May 3, 2018 at Heywood Hospital in Gardner. He leaves his mother, Deborah E. Apraham of Warren; his maternal grandmother,  Margaret B. Wood of Ware; his son, Colby and his daugher, Nevaeh Apraham and their mother, Meagan Delasori; his son, Raiden Apraham and his mother,...

Frances L. Brooks

Frances L. Brooks

Apr 30, 2018

Frances L. Brooks, 35 West Brookfield - Frances Loraine Brooks left this world way to soon in the arms of her soul mate of 16 years, Jordan Brooks.  She was born in Los Angeles and raised by her parents Dan and Lisa Croce.  They later moved to Massachusetts where she met Jordan and started her beautiful family.  She leaves behind...

Theresa S. Zaganiacz

Theresa S. Zaganiacz

Apr 29, 2018

Theresa S. Zaganiacz, 87 Gilbertville - Theresa S. (Mozdzierz) Zaganiacz, 87, of Gilbertville, better known by many simply as "Baci," entered eternal life on Sunday, April 29, 2018 surrounded by her loving family. She leaves her son, David J. Zaganiacz of New Braintree; her devoted and loving daughter who was also her caregiver, Mary Ann Z. Swistak and her fiance´...

E. Rodney "Rod" Hanks

E. Rodney "Rod" Hanks

Apr 20, 2018

West Brookfield - E. Rodney "Rod" Hanks, 82, of West Brookfield passed away on Friday, April 20, 2018, after a long struggle with COPD.  He was the son of Eugene R. and Vera (Ambruster) Hanks.  He leaves his wife of 60 years, Gloria (Bradley) Hanks, three daughters, Chris Gancarz and her husband Norm of Dudley, Joanne Benoit and her husband...

Rita I. Morrisseau

Rita I. Morrisseau

Apr 18, 2018

Dudley / West Brookfield - Rita I. Morrisseau, 76, of Dudley died on Wednesday, April 18, 2018 at Harrington Healthcare at Webster following a period of declining health. She leaves three sisters, Anne M. Snow of Spencer, Doris Dufault and her husband Richard of Shrewsbury, and Marianne Carter of Florida; three brothers, Lionel "DD" Morrisseau of Tennessee, and Robert and...

Jane S. Mullaney

Jane S. Mullaney

Apr 18, 2018

Jane S. Mullaney of Warren, MA formerly of North Providence, RI died peacefully on Wednesday, April 18, 2018 after a long illness. Jane was born on July 7, 1922 in New Haven, CT. She graduated with a degree in Economics from the University of Connecticut in 1944 and worked for IBM after graduation. Jane was pre-deceased by her two husbands....

John S. (Jj) Jamilowski

John S. (Jj) Jamilowski

Apr 15, 2018

John S. (JJ) Jamilowski, 93 Ware - John S. (JJ) Jamilowski, a life-long resident of Ware, died on Sunday evening, April 15, 2018 at Baystate Wing Hospital in Palmer. He leaves his wife of 68 years, Jeannette D. (Mazur) Jamilowski, and his daughter, Linda A. Jamilowski, also of Ware. JJ also leaves several nieces and nephews. He was born in...

John R. Bruyere

John R. Bruyere

Apr 13, 2018

John R. Bruyere, 57 Warren/Ashland - It is with sadness that the family of John R. Bruyere, 57, of Warren/Ashland, MA announce his passing on April 13, 2018. He leaves behind those he cherished most here on earth; his son, Dr. John R. Bruyere, Jr. and his wife Lily of Pensacola, FL; his daughter, Joanna L. Bruyere Cabral, CPA and...

Barbara J. Trudeau

Barbara J. Trudeau

Apr 12, 2018

Barbara J. Trudeau, 82 Ware - Barbara J. (Finnerty) Trudeau, 82, of Ware entered eternal rest on Thursday, April 12, 2018 surrounded by her loving family. She leaves her husband of 58 years, Robert F. Trudeau; three sons, Robert J. Trudeau and his life partner Brad Hoisington, John I. Trudeau and David F. Trudeau and his wife Terry Rogers;  one...