OBITUARIES

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

Serving West Brookfield and Ware

Marie F. Burrill

Marie F. Burrill

Nov 9, 2024

Barrington, NH / West Brookfield - Marie F. Burrill (Perkins), 87, of Barrington, New Hampshire, passed away on November 9, 2024. Born on August 4, 1937, in Burlington, Vermont, she was a longtime resident of West Brookfield, Massachusetts, before moving to live with her daughter Elizabeth and son-in-law Jon Adams in Barrington. Marie was predeceased by her beloved husband, Arthur...

Richard A, Beyer

Richard A, Beyer

Nov 3, 2024

Springfield – Richard A. Beyer, 82, of Springfield, died on Sunday, November 3., 2024, at Life Care Center of Wilbraham. He leaves his nieces and caregivers, Barbara B. Auclair and her husband John of Ludlow, Joann Hawkins and her husband Todd of Springfield and Laurie Longo of Ludlow; his brother, Robert Beyer and his wife Mickey of Cape Coral, Florida,...

Robert C. Grossman

Robert C. Grossman

Nov 2, 2024

Hardwick - God called home his faithful servant Robert Cooper Grossman on November 2, 2024, at age 62 after a long battle with mental illness. Born in Manhattan, KS to parents Rodney Charles Grossman and Judith Marie Berg, Robert grew up in Lafayette, LA, an excellent student, who played trombone, starred in the city football league and was a proud...

Roger John Mccarthy

Roger John Mccarthy

Nov 2, 2024

Ware - Roger John McCarthy, of Ware, Massachusetts, died on November 2, 2024. Roger was born in Ware on May 9, 1942, to Jeanne and Leslie McCarthy. He was the second eldest of four children. He spent his childhood in Ware, where he graduated from Ware High School in 1960. Much of Roger’s life was dedicated to education; he enjoyed...

Normand V. Carrigan

Normand V. Carrigan

Nov 1, 2024

Ware – Normand V. Carrigan, 100, died on Friday evening November 1, 2024, at Baystate Medical Center in Springfield. He leaves his step-children, Judy Ann Cerrone and her husband David of Port St. Lucie, Florida, and John Smigiel and his wife Sylvia of Ware, and his step-grandson Chris Cerrone of Dripping Springs, Texas. He also leaves his sons Paul Carrigan...

Anne E. Tenczar

Anne E. Tenczar

Oct 31, 2024

Ware – Anne E. Tenczar, 80, died in the early morning hours on Wednesday, October 31, 2024, in Baystate Wing Hospital in Palmer. She leaves her sister, Lillian Pajak of Ware, her niece, Jane Barnes and husband Jim Barnes, great nieces Alyssa Barnes, Brittany Desjardins and her children Broden and Landon, great nephew, Matthew Barnes, an aunt and several cousins....

Robert J. Mintner

Robert J. Mintner

Oct 27, 2024

New Braintree - Robert J. Mintner, 75, of New Braintree, passed away on Sunday, October 27, 2024, at home surrounded by his loving family. He leaves the love of his life, his wife of 50 years, Roberta (Napolitano) Mintner; his daughter; Jeannie Seeger and her husband Scott of NJ; his daughter, Christine Pena and her husband Yajairo of New Braintree;...

Dennis E. Lewis

Dennis E. Lewis

Oct 27, 2024

Ware – Dennis E. Lewis, 80 of Ware, died at Baystate Wing Hospital in Palmer on Sunday evening, October 27, 2024, after being stricken suddenly ill. He leaves his daughters, Cynthia S. Strniste and her husband Paul of West Boylston. Teresa L. Melvin and her husband Kevin of West Warren, Denise M. Pagnoni (deceased 2010) married to Joseph Pagnoni now...

Cynthia M. Green

Cynthia M. Green

Oct 21, 2024

North Brookfield – Cynthia M. “Cindy” Green, 85, of North Brookfield, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, October 21, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. She leaves her children, Cheryl Hague, Brenda Sullivan and her husband Jon, Walter Green and his wife Susan, and Leighann Chace; her grandchildren, Crystal, Michael, Sean, Ryan, Cody, Jill, Amanda,...

William J. Breen Jr.

William J. Breen Jr.

Oct 17, 2024

Ware - William J. Breen Jr., passed away at the age of 85 on October 17, 2024, at East Longmeadow Skilled Nursing Center after a prolonged illness. Bill was born February 12, 1939, to William and Rita (Dansereau) Breen. The eldest of four sons, he was raised in Ware and graduated from Ware High School. Upon graduation, he enlisted in...

Richard D. Sterndale

Richard D. Sterndale

Oct 15, 2024

Ware – Richard D. Sterndale, 78, of Ware, passed away on Tuesday, October 15, 2024, surrounded by his loving family at home. He leaves the love of his life, his wife, Jane of Ware; his beloved children, April and Jason; his adored grandchildren, Lauren Gay, Alec Gay, Jacob Sterndale, Hailee Sterndale, Emma Sterndale, and Riley Sterndale; his two great-grandchildren, Levi...

Dennis J. Logsdon

Dennis J. Logsdon

Oct 11, 2024

Ware - Dennis J. Logsdon, 83, of Ware, peacefully passed away surrounded by his family in the early morning hours on Friday, October 11, 2024, at UMass Harrington Hospital in Southbridge. He leaves his wife of 60 years, Carol A. (Sicotte) Logsdon; his two daughters, Leanne M. Lund and Jennifer A. Harpin; as well as five grandchildren, Mitchell, Alec, Jeffrey,...

Frederick B. Easton

Frederick B. Easton

Oct 10, 2024

Ware – Frederick B. Easton, 81, died in his sleep on Thursday, October 10, 2024, at his home following a period of declining health over the past several months. He leaves his wife of 55 years, Marguerite "Peggy" (Pearce) Easton; their son Benjamin Blake Easton, his longtime partner Bridget E. Boudreault, and their daughter, his beloved granddaughter, Nadia S. Easton....

Norma G. (Lazarick) Cernauskas

Norma G. (Lazarick) Cernauskas

Sep 20, 2024

North Brookfield – Norma G. Cernauskas, 88, of North Brookfield, died on Friday, September 20, 2024, in Quaboag Rehabilitation and Skill Care Center following a period of declining health over the past few months. She leaves her son, Russell P. Cernauskas of North Brookfield and her daughter, Joanne Cernauskas of Auburn. She was predeceased by her husband, John Cernauskas in...

Claire E. Lanctot

Claire E. Lanctot

Sep 17, 2024

Claire E. Lanctot, 90 Ware - Claire E. Lanctot, 90, of Ware, died on Tuesday, September 17, 2024, in Baystate Medical Center in Springfield, following a period of declining health. She leaves her sons, Michael V. Lanctot of Ware and Albert M. Lanctot of Palmer; her daughters, Yvette A. Maguiera of Ludlow and Darleen M. Lanctot of Connecticut, as well...

Theresa Ann Morin

Theresa Ann Morin

Sep 14, 2024

Ware – Theresa Ann Morin, 91, of Ware, passed away on Saturday, September 14, 2024, at Palmer Healthcare Center in Palmer. She leaves her nephew, Tom Bergeron and his family of Gill, MA; other nieces and nephews; as well as her good friend, Shirley Conn, and many other friends by whom she will be deeply missed. She was predeceased by...

Doris M. Leao

Doris M. Leao

Sep 11, 2024

Spencer - Doris M Leao, 86, of Spencer died on Wednesday, September 11, 2024.  Doris was born on February 21, 1938 to William Tallman and Elizabeth (Towne) Tallman of Warren. She grew up in Warren, lived in Brookfield for a short time, and then in Spencer for the majority of her adult life.  She was predeceased by her husband of...

Beverly A. Arnesen

Beverly A. Arnesen

Sep 10, 2024

West Brookfield - Beverly A. (Dorman) Arnesen, 85, of West Brookfield, died on Tuesday, September 10, 2024, in Quaboag Rehabilitation and Skilled Center following a brief period of declining health. She leaves her husband, Thomas J. Arnesen; her son, Ronald Lariviere and his partner, Amy of Charlton; as well as her grandson, Nathan Lariviere and his partner, Kiera; and two...

Jeffrey S. Seaman

Jeffrey S. Seaman

Sep 7, 2024

Warren - Jeffrey S. Seaman, 56, of Warren, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, September 7, 2024, surrounded by his loving family at home. He leaves his beloved wife, Sheryl A. Seaman of Warren; his beloved daughter, Kathleen Roy and her husband, Daniel, of Stafford Springs, CT.; his adored grandchildren, Gavin and Kane Roy; his brother, Michael and his wife, Kerry,...

Gary T. Miner

Gary T. Miner

Sep 7, 2024

West Brookfield - Gary T. Miner, 84, of West Brookfield, died on Saturday morning, September 7, 2024, following a brief illness with his family by his side. He leaves his loving wife of 65 years, Carol A. (Bugbee) Miner; his daughter, Brenda Oliver and her partner Keith Jeffery; his daughter, Robin Dupuis and her partner Clay Takorian; his granddaughter, Michaela...