OBITUARIES

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

Serving West Brookfield and Ware

Mary E. Kaltner

Mary E. Kaltner

Aug 18, 2018

Ware - Mary E. Kaltner, 83, of Ware died on Saturday, August 18, 2018 at home surrounded by her loving family. She leaves behind those she cherished most, two sons, Patrick Kaltner and his wife Lori of Athol and Jack Kaltner of Briarcliff, NY; two daughters, Faye Vollinger of Orange and Beth Doffek of Wethersfield, CT; 12 grandchildren; Monica, Nicholas...

Ralph A. Ake, Jr.

Ralph A. Ake, Jr.

Aug 14, 2018

Ware - Ralph A. Drake, Jr. 80, of Church Street, died August 14, 2018 in Palmer Healthcare Center in Palmer. He leaves many friends including Maria Diaz and her husband Edwin, and his neighbor, Judy Hayes of Ware.  He was born in Quincy, son of the late Ralph A. Drake. Ralph worked as a Commercial Fisherman for many years before...

James W. Dyess

James W. Dyess

Aug 13, 2018

Ware - James W. "Pops" Dyess, 89, of Ware died on Monday, August 13, 2018 at the Soldiers Home in Holyoke. He leaves his wife, Goldie R. Dyess of Ware, his son David Dyess and his wife Kelly Lynn of Ware,  two daughters, Debra Kullman of Falcon, CO, and Kelly D. Dyess of Tempe, AZ; four grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. ...

Arthur L. Morin

Arthur L. Morin

Aug 5, 2018

Brookfield - Arthur L. "Artie" Morin, 86, of Rice Corner Road died peacefully on Sunday, August 5, 2018 at the CareOne Center of Millbury with his caring niece Darlene by his side. He leaves his niece Darlene Gary and her husband Jan of Worcester, and several other nieces and nephews.  Arthur was predeceased by his wife, Rosabell M. (Bougor) Morin...

Bertha I. Giard

Bertha I. Giard

Aug 3, 2018

West Brookfield - Bertha I. Giard, 91, of West Brookfield formally of Ware died on Friday, August 3, 2018 at Quaboag Rehabilitation and Skilled Care Center. She leaves her Daughter, Donna J. Rossi and her husband John of East Brookfield; a son, Ronald E. Giard and his wife Chris of West Dennis; four grandchildren, John J. Rossi, Jr., Nancy A....

Colby J. Taylor

Colby J. Taylor

Jul 29, 2018

West Brookfield - Colby J. Taylor, 88, died on Sunday, July 29, 2018 at his home after a long illness. He leaves his wife, Therese M. Taylor of West Brookfield;  three sons, Michael  Taylor, James Taylor, and Ken Taylor; his daughter, Barbara LaGoy; two sisters, Colleen  Taylor, and Kathy Taylor; 10 grandchildren, 25 great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.  He...

Rose D. Smith

Rose D. Smith

Jul 28, 2018

Tampa / Ware - Rose Dorothy Smith passed away on July 28, 2018 in Tampa, Florida. Dorothy "Dot" was the loving wife of the late Norman A. Smith "Smitty" of Elmira, NY. Born in Bermuda, Dorothy was the daughter of the late Henry and Patience Louise Fuller of Devonshire, BDA. Dorothy was a loving and devoted wife and mother. She...

Jeannette F. Crowley

Jeannette F. Crowley

Jul 24, 2018

Warren - Jeannette F. (Roy) Crowley, 91, of Warren died on Tuesday, July 24, 2018 at Baystate Medical Center surrounded by her loving family. She leaves behind those she cherished most, her daughter, Cynthia L. Wright and her husband Seth of Warren; her son, William F. Crowley, Jr. and his wife Nara of New Iberia, LA; her sister, Lorraine Erickson...

Madeline M. Cote

Madeline M. Cote

Jul 14, 2018

Warren - Madeline M. Cote, 75, of Warren died on Saturday, July 14, 2018 at Quaboag Rehabilitation and Skilled Care Center. She leaves her daughter, Victoria Wilson; her sons, Danny Cote and Mark Cote, all of Gilbertville; her grandchildren, Natasha Wilson, Mark Cote, Tabatha Cote, Jon Cote, and Michael Latour; and her nieces and nephew. She was born in Ware,...

Richard P. Dejordy

Richard P. Dejordy

Jul 11, 2018

Richard P. DeJordy, 71 Palmer - Richard P. DeJordy, 71, died Wednesday, July 11, 2018 at his home. He leaves a son, Kenneth DeJordy and his companion Lori of Spencer; a daughter, Lisa Carrington and her husband David of West Brookfield; seven grandchildren, Garrett DeJordy, Kirsten, Trace, AliysiaAnne, Lyric, Tanner, and Dayleigh Carrington.  He was predeceased by a grandchild, Kenneth. ...

Rita H. Mcquaid

Rita H. Mcquaid

Jul 10, 2018

Rita H. McQuaid, 90 Ware - Rita H. (Courchesne) McQuaid, 90, of Highland St., died on Tuesday, July 10, 2018 at Quaboag Rehabilitation and Skilled Care Center. She leaves her daughter, Christine Davies and her husband Paul of Ware; four sons, Timothy McQuaid and his wife Elizabeth of NH, David McQuaid and his wife Kitty of PA, Patrick McQuaid and...

Rita D. Zajda

Rita D. Zajda

Jul 9, 2018

Ware - Rita D. (Gauthier) Zajda, 74, of Pulaski St., died Monday, July 9, 2018 in Baystate Medical Center in Springfield. She leaves her husband of 30 years, William N. Zajda; two daughters, Tammy Dion and her husband Steve of Chicopee and Lynn Tirrell and her boyfriend, Mike of Daytona Beach, FL; two brothers, Paul Gauthier of Gilbertville and Richard...

Stephen J. Delanski

Stephen J. Delanski

Jul 9, 2018

West Warren - Stephen J. Delanski, 69, of West Warren, died on Monday, July 9, 2018 at Yarmouth Regional Hospital in Yarmouth, Nova Scotia.  He was on a tour trip of the area, when he was suddenly stricken ill. He leaves his brother, David A. Delanski and his wife Kathleen of West Warren;  two nephews, Derek Delanski and his wife...

Robert T. Salem

Robert T. Salem

Jul 5, 2018

Juno Beach, FL - Robert T. Salem, 90, passed away comfortably in his home in Juno Beach, Florida on July 5, 2018. He leaves his life-long friend and companion of over 60 years, Ruby Melesky, many nieces and nephews, and his devoted caregivers Yvette and Jeanette.  He was predeceased by his brothers, Richard, Ernest, and Henry Salem, and his sister,...

Thomas H. Rivers

Thomas H. Rivers

Jun 30, 2018

Manchester, NH / Warren - Thomas H. Rivers, Jr., 57, of Manchester, NH died on Saturday, June 30, 2018 at his home. He leaves his mother, June M. Rivers of Warren; his son, Brandon Rivers of Myrtle Beach, SC; his daughter, Tonya Blanchard of New Hampshire; two sisters, Susan Rivers of Warren, and Dora Henrichon and her husband Frank of...

Gloria J. Beyer

Gloria J. Beyer

Jun 28, 2018

Gloria J. (King) Beyer, 71, of Springfield died on Thursday, June 28, 2018 at Wingate at Wilbraham. She leaves her husband of 25 years, Richard A. Beyer; her long-time best friend,   Charlene Jourbert of Springfield; her sister-in-law, Barbara Beyer, and several nieces, nephews, and friends.   She was born in Ware, daughter of the late Harold and Marion (Fedler) King, and...

Sandra J. Henrichon

Sandra J. Henrichon

Jun 28, 2018

Ware - Sandra J. Henrichon, 67, of Ware died on Thursday, June 28, 2018 at Baystate Wing Hospital.  She was predeceased by her companion of 11 years, Vernon Lloyd. She leaves two daughters, Karen L. Brodeur and her companion, Scott Pinney of Ware, and Diana Hervieux and her companion, Shawn Gouger of Ware, and Vernon's son Pal Lloyd; two brothers,...

Carolyn "Sandy" Budney

Carolyn "Sandy" Budney

Jun 25, 2018

North Brookfield - Carolyn "Sandy" (Berryman) Budney, 71, of  North Brookfield died on Monday, June 25, 2018 at St. Vincent Hospital. She leaves her loving husband of 47 years, Richard S. Budney; four daughters, Laurie DeMaio and her husband Tony of North Brookfield, Kimberly Budney and her long time companion Donald McIntyre of Webster, Tracey Simpson and her husband Thomas...

John M. "Jake" Banas

John M. "Jake" Banas

Jun 22, 2018

Warren - John M. "Jake" Banas, 70, of Warren died on Friday, June 22, 2018 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He leaves his wife of 46 years, Kathleen A. Banas of Warren; his brother, Thomas Banas and his wife Pat of Fiskdale; two brothers-in-law, Keith LaPierre and his wife Robyn of Naples, FL, and Mark LaPierre and...

Theresa L. Hayes

Theresa L. Hayes

Jun 19, 2018

Brookfield - Theresa L. (Boucher) Hayes, 87, died on Tuesday, June 19, 2018 at her home surrounded by her loving family after battling cancer. She leaves two sons, Edward H. Hayes of Southbridge, and William T. Hayes and his wife Wendy of Brookfield; her daughter-in-law, Dana Hayes of West Brookfield; four grandchildren, Kelly Hayes, Karen Hayes, Christine Pelletier and her...