OBITUARIES

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

Serving West Brookfield and Ware

Philip Matthew Mozden

Philip Matthew Mozden

Apr 29, 2016

Philip Mozden, 66, of Ware, Mass passed away on April 29, 2016. Phil is survived by his wife, Mary Lou (Archambault) and sons Jason and Matthew.  He is also survived by his brother, John and sister, Carolyn both of Arizona.  Philip was a math teacher in the Palmer School District for many years. With love and remembrance --  rest in...

Elinor M. Towne

Elinor M. Towne

Apr 28, 2016

Elinor M. Towne, 91 West Warren - Elinor M. (Titus) Towne, 91, of Old West Warren Rd., died Thursday, April 28, 2016. She leaves one son, Kevin Towne and his wife Judy of West Warren; four daughters, Susan Towne of West Brookfield, Sandra Lefevre and her husband Ralph of North Brookfield, Karen Merrill and her husband David of Warren and...

Ruth E. Kenward

Ruth E. Kenward

Apr 28, 2016

Ruth E. Kenward, 69 Brookfield - Ruth E. Kenward, 69, of First St., died Thursday, April 28, 2016 in St. Vincent Hospital in Worcester. She leaves three siblings, Judith Careau of Brookfield, Donald Kenward and his wife Mary of New Port Richey, FL and Douglas Kenward and his wife Karen of Spencer and several nieces and nephews.  She was predeceased...

Marilyn E Perry

Marilyn E Perry

Apr 25, 2016

Marilyn Elizabeth (Rheaume) Perry, 85, passed away at home in Ware on Monday April 25, 2016. She was born in Pittsfield on April 1, 1931 to Florimond and Elizabeth Rheaume. Marilyn was a graduate of Pittsfield Public Schools. In 1971, she married Arthur (Bim) Perry. They lived in Pelham until they moved to Batesville AR. While in Arkansas, she earned...

Charlene A. Mathieson

Charlene A. Mathieson

Apr 23, 2016

Charlene A. Mathieson, 65 Brookfield / West Brookfield - Charlene A. (Fredette) Mathieson of Nanatomqua Park in Brookfield, died at home on Saturday, April 23, 2016 with her caring family by her side. She leaves her loving husband of 47 years, David; two daughters, Kelli Mathieson-Trzeciac and her husband Aaron, and Matti Mathieson-Lavallee both of West Brookfield; two brothers, Duane...

Leon E Peloquin

Leon E Peloquin

Apr 21, 2016

Leon  E.  Peloquin, 53, passed away on April 21, 2016. He was born in Ware on Nov. 10, 1962 son of Leon E. and Barbara J. Peloquin. He served in the US Navy from 1980-1983, in San Diego as a Gunner's Mate. He was co-owner of Cycle Magic Motorcycles. He enjoyed fishing, gaming and motorcycle and muscle car mechanics. He...

Jamie H Downey

Jamie H Downey

Apr 21, 2016

Ware--- Jamie H. Downey, 42, passed away on April 21, 2016 in Ware. He leaves his wife Ebonie  Downey, his sisters Nikki Downey, and Chelsea Stokosa of Ware , his son Jamie Jr. of Ware , a brother Wayne Britton of Springfield, a daughter Sheanta-Lee Downey of Ware, a grandson Azzarrah Reed, his grandparents, Marion Norton in Florida and Irvin...

Carolyn J King

Carolyn J King

Apr 20, 2016

Carolyn (Quilitzsch) King  of Ware, passed away on Wednesday April 20, 2016 at the age of 76. Carolyn was born in Ware and lived there her entire life. She was a homemaker and raised five children. She worked in the Ware Public Schools, Ware Co-Operative Bank, volunteered at Mary Lane Hospital and acted as Vice-President of the Gilbertville Public Library....

Julia Norris

Julia Norris

Apr 17, 2016

Julia (Sydla) Norris, 102, passed away on Sunday April 17th  in Linda Manor of Leeds. Julia was the wife of the late Edward Norris. She leaves behind nephews, nieces and a dear caregiver and friend. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Wednesday April 20th at 10am in All Saints Church, North St. in Ware. Burial will follow in New...

Marie Chobot

Marie Chobot

Apr 17, 2016

Marie Chobot, 92 West Brookfield - Marie (Gagliardi) Chobot, 92, of Long Hill Rd., died Sunday, April 17, 2016 in the Quaboag Rehabilitation and Skilled Care Center in West Brookfield. She leaves six sons, Harold Tibbetts and his wife Sandra of West Brookfield, Wayne Chobot and his wife Kerrie of Barre, Kenneth Chobot of West Brookfield, Peter Chobot of Orange,...

James P. Christie, 3Rd

James P. Christie, 3Rd

Apr 15, 2016

James P. Christie, III, 88 Hardwick - James P. Christie, III, 88, formerly of Keene, NH, passed away peacefully April 16, 2016, after a period of failing health. He was born in Andover, Mass., June 29, 1927, son of James P. Christie 2nd and Thelma (Wanamaker) Christie. In 1944, after graduating from Phillips Andover Academy, Mr. Christie joined the U.S....

Lawrence I. Kearney, Jr.

Lawrence I. Kearney, Jr.

Apr 15, 2016

Lawrence I. Kearney, Jr., 69 West Brookfield - Lawrence I. Kearney, Jr., 69, died Friday, April 15, 2016 at his home surrounded by his family. He leaves his wife of 49 years, Patricia (Marlatt) Kearney; a son, Michael Kearney of Ware; a daughter, Jennifer Putis and her husband Shawn of Warren; his mother, Constance Kearney of Hudson; a brother Terence...

Thomas B Lincoln

Thomas B Lincoln

Apr 13, 2016

Our dearest son Thom entered eternal peace on Wednesday April 13th due to a heroin overdose after a courageous struggle with addiction. He found a wrong path in life, and once he was on that path it took hold. He knew he was better than his addiction. Thom was a bright, talented, loving, hilarious and beautiful human. He was also...

Richard J. Robitaille

Richard J. Robitaille

Apr 13, 2016

Richard J. Robitaille, 75 Warren - Richard J. Robitaille, 75, of Washington St., died, Wednesday, April 13, 2016 at his home surrounded by his family. He leaves his wife of 47 years, Irene L. (Tessier) Robitaille; four sons, Peter Robitaille of Warren, Jayson Robitaille of Palmer, Anthony Robitaille and his wife Angela of Palmer, and Ralph Robitaille of East Hampton;...

Joseph Henry Kargol

Joseph Henry Kargol

Apr 6, 2016

-Joseph  H.  Kargol, 79, passed away on Wednesday April 6th  at  Mary  Lane Hospital. He was the husband of the late  Beverly (Goudreau)  Kargol. He leaves his daughter Allison  Kargol  of Ware, a sister Cecelia Misiaszek of Thorndike, as well as many other family and friends. He was born in Palmer son of Frank and Josephine (Muniec) Kargol and was...

John P. Goulette Jr.

John P. Goulette Jr.

Apr 4, 2016

John  P.  Goulette Jr., 47, passed away on April 4, 2016, surrounded by family, at UMass Medical Center after a lengthy illness. He was born in Ware and had lived in Ware and West Brookfield. He leaves his parents John P. and Sandra (Supczak) Goulette of West Brookfield, as well as many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. A kind and...

John P. Goulette Jr.

John P. Goulette Jr.

Apr 4, 2016

John  P.  Goulette Jr., 47, passed away on April 4, 2016, surrounded by family, at UMass Medical Center after a lengthy illness. He was born in Ware and had lived in Ware and West Brookfield. He leaves his parents John P. and Sandra (Supczak) Goulette of West Brookfield, as well as many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. A kind and...

Barbara L. Aiken

Barbara L. Aiken

Mar 30, 2016

Barbara L. Aiken, 66 East Brookfield - Barbara L. (Smart) Aiken, 66, of Cove Street, died on Wednesday, March 30, 2016 in Harrington Memorial Hospital in Southbridge. She is survived by her loving husband of 44 years, Norman F. Aiken; three children, Rebecca J. Millette and her husband Daniel, Jessica L. Aiken and Jeremy F. Aiken; three grandchildren whom she...

George L. Mcgrail, Jr.

George L. Mcgrail, Jr.

Mar 25, 2016

George L. McGrail Jr., 85 North Brookfield - George L. McGrail Jr., 85, ascended to heaven peacefully on March 25, 2016 surrounded by his family. He is survived by his beautiful and loving wife of 61 years, Mary A. (Lane) McGrail; three children, Kenneth McGrail and his wife Beth, Karen McGrail and her husband Daniel Dever, and Mark McGrail and...

Lucien Rene Martineau

Lucien Rene Martineau

Mar 17, 2016

Lucien Rene  Martineau, 78, passed away on March 17th in West Brookfield. He was born on Dec. 7, 1937 in Canada son of Nazier and Germaine Martineau, he had lived in Springfield before moving to Ware several years ago. He worked as a sheet rock hanger for United Drywall and Local #108  for many  years. He leaves his former wife...