OBITUARIES

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

Serving West Brookfield and Ware

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...

Marion R. Nordquist-Hunt

Marion R. Nordquist-Hunt

Apr 9, 2018

West Brookfield - On April 9, 2018, Marion went to meet the Lord, peacefully, surrounded by her loving family. Marion was born September 12, 1930 and last resided at Southbridge Rehabilitation and Health Care, in Southbridge, MA. Marion leaves behind 5 children, Karen M. Bombard of West Brookfield, Cynthia Nalbandian and her husband Ralph of Oxford, Karla Nordquist of Worcester,...

Robert E. Beaudry Sr.

Robert E. Beaudry Sr.

Apr 4, 2018

West Warren - Robert E. Beaudry Sr., 80, of West Warren passed on Wednesday, April 4, 2018 surrounded by his family at Mercy Hospital in Springfield following a long illness. Robert leaves his wife of 55 years, Norma (Kershaw) Beaudry; his son, Robert E. Beaudry, Jr. and his wife Linda of Warren; two daughters, Leesa Ann Lewon of Connecticut, and...

Frank Peter Desantis

Frank Peter Desantis

Apr 3, 2018

Ware - Frank Peter DeSantis died peacefully on April 3rd, 2018 at the age of 93 at home in the presence of his family.  He was born on June 18, 1924 in Hardwick, Mass.  He was the son of John and Marianna (Centofanti) DeSantis. Frank was a devoted husband and father and a very generous and hardworking man. He took...

Alexander Roy Cordy

Alexander Roy Cordy

Apr 2, 2018

Alexander R. Cordy, 78 West Brookfield - Alexander R. Cordy, 78, of West Brookfield died on Monday, April 2, 2018 at Baystate Mary Lane Hospital following a tragic traffic accident. He leaves his wife of 58 years, Catherine (Haley) Cordy, his son, Roy A. Cordy and his partner Jim Dobbie of Kansas City, MO, his two daughters Laurie C. DiBara...

Joseph H. Borlikoski

Joseph H. Borlikoski

Mar 31, 2018

West Brookfield - Joseph H. Borlikoski, 90, died on Saturday, March 31, 2018 at Quaboag Rehabilitation and Skilled Care Center. He leaves his loving wife of 49 years, Charlotte M. (Jezyk) Borlikoski; one son, Joseph H. Borlikoski and his companion, Kathleen Pratt; his daughter, Lynne M. Dame; five granchildren, Joseph Young, Barbara Young, Dianna and Dan Lussier, Kristy and Christopher...

Richard F. Landry

Richard F. Landry

Mar 30, 2018

Brookfield/West Brookfield - Richard F. Landry, 83, of Brookfield, died on Friday, March 30, 2018 at Dodge Park Rest Home in Worcester. He leaves his loving and caring wife of 54 years, Nancy A. (Simoneau) Landry; five sons, Joseph and his wife Elaine of West Brookfield, Daniel and his wife Kathleen of Brookfield, James and his wife Tammie of Ashford,...

Joseph C. Benoit

Joseph C. Benoit

Mar 30, 2018

North Brookfield - Joseph C. Benoit, 89, formerly of North Main Street, died Friday, March 30, 2018. He was the son of the late Theodore L. and Aimee (Harvender) Benoit. He leaves his son, Jonathan Benoit of Fair Lawn, NJ; his daughter, Catherine and her husband Joseph Wolons of Middletown, NY; a sister Dorothy LaFlam of North Brookfield, MA; three...

?Lucille Anne Szlosek

?Lucille Anne Szlosek

Mar 28, 2018

Ware - Lucille Anne (Couture) Szlosek, long-time resident of Ware, passed away peacefully on the morning of March 28th with her family by her side. Born July 13, 1934, she grew up near the center of town on Aspen Street, one of three daughters and a son born to Raymond Couture and Marie Rose (Berthiaume) Couture. During her high school...

Stephen S. Henshaw

Stephen S. Henshaw

Mar 27, 2018

Stephen S. Henshaw, 62 Grafton / West Brookfield - Stephen S. Henshaw, 62, of Grafton and formally of West Brookfield, died on Tuesday, March 27, 2018 at UMass Memorial Medical Center - University Campus in Worcester. He leaves his brother, David C. Henshaw of West Brookfield, and well as several cousins, nieces, and nephews.  He was born in Ware, son...

Gloria I. Reid

Gloria I. Reid

Mar 24, 2018

Springfield / West Brookfield - Gloria I. Reid, 96, of Agawam died on Saturday, March 24, 2018 at Wingate of Springfield. She leaves her step-daughter, Robin Berrouard and grandchildren Todd Carney, Phyllis Falkner, Patricia Eyer, Michael Keegan and Maureen Budrow.  She was predeceased by her husband of 43 years, Allan T. Reid in 2012, as well as her daughter, Diane...