OBITUARIES
Local Obituaries for Families in West Brookfield, and Ware, Massachusetts
Serving West Brookfield and Ware
Amy Katherine King
Feb 8, 2016
Amy Katherine King, 34, passed away peacefully at home on Monday Feb. 8th. She was the daughter of David and the late Velma (Dickinson) King. She was born in Springfield and lived in Palmer before coming to Ware. She was a graduate of Bay Path College , where she was currently a candidate for a Master's Degree in Psychology. She...
Elizabeth Anne Gagnon
Feb 3, 2016
ELIZABETH A. GAGNON Elizabeth Anne Gagnon, 43, of Ware passed away on February 3, 2016. She was born in Springfield MA to David and Mary (Chartier) Gagnon, on Oct. 5, 1972. Elizabeth graduated from STCC in 2000, with an Associates Degree in Medical Coding and worked at Riverbend and Wing Memorial Hospital. She was engaged to Edmond Fournier her life...
Carl R. Varnum, Jr.
Feb 3, 2016
Carl R. Varnum, Jr., 74 North Brookfield/Worcester - Carl R. Varnum, Jr., 74, died Wednesday, February 3, 2016 in the Worcester Rehabilitation & Health Care Center. He leaves his two brothers, Alan Varnum and his wife Carol of West Brookfield and Wesley Varnum of Brookfield; four nephews, Marc Varnum, Greg Buckley, Matthew Varnum and John Varnum and his great niece...
Irene E. Lechowicz
Feb 1, 2016
Irene E. Lechowicz, 88 Brookfield - Irene E. Lechowicz, 88, of Boyes Ave., died Monday, February 1, 2016 in Baystate Medical Center. She leaves her husband of 66 years, Ted S. Lechowicz; three daughters, Lori Bouvier and her husband Wayne of North Brookfield, Dina Leavitt and her husband Brian of Barre and Debra Berthiaume and her husband Peter of North...
Leon A. Sisco
Jan 31, 2016
Leon A. Sisco, 70 North Brookfield - Leon A. Sisco, 70, of Summer St., died Sunday, January 31, 2016 at the Overlook Masonic Health Center surrounded by his family. He leaves his wife of 40 years, Mary L. (Glazier) Sisco; two sons, Leon, Jr. and Craig; six daughters, Michelle, Terry, Jessica, Mary, Eunice and Sheila; five brothers, Dickie, Bill, Arthur,...
Stanley A. Kwasnik
Jan 29, 2016
Stanley A. Kwasnik, 96 Three Rivers - Stanley A. Kwasnik, 96, died Friday, January 29, 2016 in Quaboag Rehabilitation and Skilled Care Center in West Brookfield. He leaves his daughter, Christine Marchessault and her husband Ronald of West Brookfield; two sisters, Nellie Westwater of Mc Lean, VA and Helen Mackenzie of Hyannis; four grandchildren, Heidi Potvin and her husband Joshua,...
Roy S. Green
Jan 26, 2016
Roy S. Green, 80 North Brookfield - Roy S. Green, 80, of the East Brookfield Road, died Tuesday, January 26, 2016 at home surrounded by his family. He leaves his wife of 57 years, Cynthia M. "Cindy" (Pierce) Green; four children, Cheryl Hague, Brenda Sullivan and her husband Jon, Walter Green and his wife Susan, and Leighann Chace all of...
Theodore E Pajak
Jan 25, 2016
Theodore E. Pajak, 84, passed away on Monday January 24th in Baystate Medical Center. He leaves behind his "High School Sweetheart" and wife of 60 years Lillian (Tenczar) Pajak, his daughter Jane Barnes and her husband Jim of East Hampstead NH, his three grandchildren Alyssa, Brittany and Matthew and a great grandchild Broden. He was predeceased by his son Michael....
Arthur L Dunbar
Jan 23, 2016
Arthur L. Dunbar, 87, was born in Ware in 1928. He served his country in the US Air Force from 1946 to 1949, serving in Germany, Tripoli and Africa as a toxic chemical driver. He worked as a meat cutter in local ,markets for over 50 years. He leaves two daughters, Laurie and Deborah, three grandchildren Jenny, Kimmy and Tyler,...
Harold L. Giguere
Jan 22, 2016
Harold L. Giguere, 82 Spencer - Harold L. Giguere, 82, died Friday, January 22, 2016 in Harrington Memorial Hospital in Southbridge. He leaves two sons, Kevin Giguere and Marlene of Spencer, and Harold Giguere and Jana of Boston; a granddaughter Delaney; two brothers, William and Anna Lou of East Hartford, CT and Robert and Jeanne of West Brookfield. He was...
Doanld G. Hufault
Jan 21, 2016
Donald G. Hufault, 78 West Warren - Donald G. Hufault, 78, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Thursday, January 21, 2016 at his home. He leaves two sons, Donald Hufault and Jay Hufault and his wife Rachel of New Hampshire; one daughter, Lisa Moore and her husband Leon of New Hampshire; a step-son, Dale Moulton and his wife Catherine...
Myrna Doctolero
Jan 14, 2016
Myrna (Lopez) Doctolero, 75, passed away on January 14th in Mary Lane Hospital. She was the wife of the late Robin Doctolero who passed away in June of 2015. She was born in San Pablo City Laguna in the Philippines and had lived in Ware for three years. She leaves her children and their families; Rhoda Doctolero and her children...
Cynthia Ruth Parker
Jan 14, 2016
Cynthia R. (Ovens) Parker, 72, passed away on January 14th in Springfield. A "Gentle Soul", she transformed the lives of many with an open heart. She was the wife of the late Henry Parker. She was born in Ware daughter of Louis and Eunice (Tyler) Ovens and was a life long resident. She worked as a greeter at the Ware...
Alan L. Bessette
Jan 6, 2016
Alan L. Bessette, 79 North Brookfield - Alan L. Bessette, 79, died peacefully at his home surrounded by his family on Wednesday, January 6, 2016. He leaves his loving wife of 27 years, Karen E. Bessette; a daughter, Nancy Bessette of Warrenton, VA; two sons, Thomas Bessette and Sabrina of North Brookfield and Mark Bessette of Douglas; a step-daughter, Katie...
Edmond P. Cassavant
Jan 4, 2016
Edmond P. Cassavant, 75 West Brookfield - Edmond P. Cassavant, 75, of Chapman Ave., died Monday, January 4, 2016 in UMASS Memorial Medical Center in Worcester. He leaves his wife of 54 years, Beverly J. (Smith) Cassavant; three sons, Duane and his wife Wendy and Wesley and his wife Charlene of West Brookfield and Mark and his significant other Tammy...
Jay Peter Supka
Jan 4, 2016
Jay P. Supka, 47, passed away on January 4th in Baystate Medical Center. He was born in Ware son of the late Edward and Beverly Supka. He leaves his mother Beverly (Dame) Kulig of Sangerville ME, his brother Daniel Supka of Ware and a sister Michele Pulchtopek of Ware. He was predeceased by a Brother Todd. Funeral services will be...
Marjorie E. Emery
Jan 3, 2016
Marjorie E. Emery, 91 Warren - Marjorie E. (Durand) Emery, 91, died Sunday, January 3, 2016 at the Quaboag Rehabilitation & Skilled Care Center in West Brookfield. She leaves one son, Thomas Emery and his wife Elaine of North Brookfield; one brother, Robert Durand and his wife Velma of Holland; two grandchildren, Michelle Blood and her husband Brian of East...
Christopher T Shea
Jan 3, 2016
Christopher T. Shea , 55,of Barre MA passed away on January 3, 2016 after a long battle with cancer. He was predeceased by his parents James F and Rita E. Shea of Ware. He leaves his children, Danielle Shea of Colorado and Christopher G. Shea of Norfolk MA. His sisters Jennifer Mott and her husband John of Hardwick, Hilarie Shea...
Brian M Wnek
Jan 2, 2016
Brian M. Wnek, 25, of Ware, died suddenly January 2, 2016. He was born July 27, 1990 in Ware, the son of Kathryn Orszulak and Paul Wnek. Brian is survived by his son Bennet Wnek and the love of his life Anna Marsh. He also leaves his mother Kathryn Orszulak, step father Jody Orszulak, sister Emma Orszulak, father Paul Wnek...
Michael J Better
Jan 1, 2016
Michael J. Better, 60, of Athol passed away on January 1st in Worcester. He leaves his children Robert and Helen Better of Steamboat Springs CO, both formerly of Ware. All Services will be private.