Edward T. Thompson
Jan 27, 2025
Obituary for Edward T. Thompson West Brookfield – Edward T. Thompson, 76, of West Brookfield died peacefully in his sleep on Monday, January 27, 2025, in Baystate Wing Hospital in Palmer. He leaves his son, Christopher E. Thompson and his wife Angelique of Barre as well as three grandchildren, Aslan Papagni, Emma and Zachary Thompson. He also leaves his nephew,...
Theresa A. Hebert
Jan 24, 2025
Ware, MA – Theresa Hebert passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on January 24, 2025, at her home in Ware MA. She was born on February 8, 1937, in Ludlow MA, she was the daughter of the late Louise and Charles Reynolds. She grew up in Indian Orchard and graduated from High School of Commerce in Springfield MA. She...
Margaret J. Henrichon
Jan 22, 2025
West Brookfield – Margaret J. Henrichon, 94, of West Brookfield, died in the evening hours of January 22, 2025, with a granddaughter by her side, in Baystate Wing Hospital in Palmer. She leaves her children, David A. Henrichon, Ph.D. and his wife, Barbara (Iwanski) Henrichon, DNP, Frank Henrichon, his wife Dora, Patricia (Henrichon) Whitcomb, her husband Vincent, Michael Henrichon and...
Anna R. Simons
Jan 22, 2025
Ware – Anna R. Simons, 95, of Ware, passed away on Wednesday, January 22, 2025. She leaves behind her daughter, Susan (Motyka) Imbier and her husband, William, of Ware; her son, Timothy Simons and his wife, Kimberly, of Ware; her beloved grandchildren, Elizabeth Imbier, Douglas Imbier and his wife Jamie, Sydney Thomas and her husband Peter, Samantha Myers and her...
Cindrea E. "Cindy" Macaruso
Jan 17, 2025
Brookfield – Cindrea E. “Cindy” (Pearson) Macaruso of Brookfield, died on Friday, January 17, 2025, unexpectedly at home. Born January 23, 1959, in Framingham, MA. to Arthur Pearson and Evelyn (Pearson) Prue. She is predeceased by both her parents and her son David Macaruso Jr. She leaves her husband of 37 years, David P. Macaruso; her daughter, Michelle Dragon, and...
Bernard H. "Bernie" Dineen, Sr.
Jan 12, 2025
Ware - Bernard H. Dineen, 86, of Ware, died on Sunday evening, January 12, 2025. He leaves his son, Bernard H. Dineen, Jr. and his partner Lisa A. Ovitt, of St. Albans, Vermont; his sister Margaret Grzywacz of Ware; three grandchildren, Damian, Bernadette, and Phillip, many nieces and nephews, as well as his partner whom he has shared the past...
Shalene Friedhaber
Jan 8, 2025
Chicopee – Shalene (Collett) Friedhaber, 52, of Chicopee, passed away on Wednesday, January 8, 2025, at Baystate Medical Center in Springfield, after a courageous battle with cancer. Shalene leaves behind the love of her life, her devoted husband, Todd Friedhaber of Chicopee who stayed by her side every moment; her beloved daughters, Sloan and Brynn Friedhaber, both of Chicopee; her...
Evelyn E. Comstock
Jan 7, 2025
Ware – Evelyn E. (Meegan) Comstock, 87, formerly of Ware, passed away at the Highlands Nursing Home in Fitchburg on Monday, January 7, 2025. She leaves behind her daughters, Paula Comstock and her husband Joe Francis and Denise Comstock. She is the only child of John Meegan and Eleanor Roach. Evelyn was born in Ware and lived most of her...
Helen M. Bessette
Jan 6, 2025
Palmer – Helen M. (Delargy) Bessette, 90, of Palmer, died on Monday, January 6, 2025, with her daughter and son-in-law by her. She leaves her children, Denise J. Dubowski and her husband Mark of Palmer, Diane Kalafarski of Ware, Earnest Bessette, Jr. and his wife Tammy of Three Rivers, and John Bessette and his wife Mary of Barre, as well...
William H. Jankins
Jan 4, 2025
West Brookfield – William H. Jankins, 87 of West Brookfield passed away on January 4, 2025, at UMass Memorial Medical Center in Worcester with his family by his side. He leaves behind his sons, Steven Jankins (Kerry): Michael Jankins (Maureen); Brian Jankins (Amy): proud grandfather of Tyler Jankins, Tanner Jankins (Olivia Schmidt), Cody Jankins, Olivia Jankins, Thomas Jankins (Casey), Shelby...
Leroy E. Paro
Dec 30, 2024
West Warren – Leroy E. Paro, 53, of West Warren, passed away on Monday, December 30, 2024, at Baystate Wing Hospital in Palmer. Leroy leaves behind his sisters, Peggy Paro of Bradenton, FL, Dee Marsh of New Port Richey, FL, and Janice Farnham and her husband Jeffrey of Gardiner, ME. He also leaves his five nieces and nephews, his good...
Sutha Fountain
Dec 28, 2024
Ware - Sutha Fountain, 70, of Ware, died on Saturday, December 28, 2024, at Baystate Medical Center in Springfield surrounded by her loved ones. She leaves her husband of 51 years, Daniel C. Fountain; her daughters, Linda Fountain and her partner David Churchey, Christine Fountain-Towlson and her husband Robert; her grandchildren, Raven Towlson and Dean Fountain-Hinckley and his wife Shellie...
Joseph S. Disanto
Dec 28, 2024
West Brookfield – Joseph S. DiSanto, 80, of West Brookfield, died in the early morning hours on Saturday, December 28, 2024, at UMass Memorial Medical Center – University Campus. He leaves his devoted and caregiving wife of 36 years, Cindy M. (King) DiSanto; two children, Mark DiSanto of Georgia and Lori Vernon and her husband Theo of North Carolina, as...
Catherine J. Portier
Dec 24, 2024
Ware – Catherine J. (Kay) Midura Portier Kay (a.k.a. the “Pajama Lady”) was last seen soaring through the sky away from Lifecare Center in Wilbraham, MA where she resided for nearly nine years, on a sleigh guided by numerous flocks of her favorite cardinals to celebrate her long-deserved freedom with her treasured husband of 65 years, Warren, who passed away...
Charlotte M. Borlikoski
Dec 24, 2024
Ware / West Brookfield – Charlotte M. Borlikoski, 100, of Ware, and formerly a long-time resident of West Brookfield, died on December 24, 2024, in her apartment at Cedarbrook Village in Ware. She wrote the following obituary in her own words. “She was the wife of Joseph Borlikoski, who died March 31, 2018. They were married for 50 years. She...
Sarah J. Whalley
Dec 23, 2024
Sarah Jean Whalley 1985-2024 Ware, MA It is with profound sadness and broken hearts that we, Sarah J. Whalley’s family, announce her untimely and unexpected passing on December 23, 2024 in Hartford Hospital, surrounded by family. Sarah was born in Marylane Hospital, Ware, MA on January 27, 1985, to her parents Jack E. Whalley and Denise J. Robert. Sarah was...
Arthur L. Giard
Dec 19, 2024
Palmer – Arthur L. Giard, 82, of Palmer, died on Thursday, December 19, 2024, in Baystate Medical Center. His obituary is written in his own words. “I was born on August 2, 1942, son of Herve J. Giard, Sr. and Blanche M. (LaCroix) Giard. I attended Mount Carmel Parochial School, Springfield Trade School, and Ware High Schools. I served as...
Richard W. Turnbull
Dec 8, 2024
Richard William Turnbull, Jr. (“Dick”) died in his Brookfield home, at the age of 84, on December 8, 2024 after a remarkable and inspirational 4 year battle with cancer. Dick was predeceased by two sisters, Faith Plante, and Paula Lally, and his cherished grandson, Adam Faust. Dick was born on January 15, 1940 in South Orange, New Jersey. His family...
Carole Ann Ruggeri
Dec 5, 2024
Ware - Carole Ann (Messier) Ruggeri, 80, of Ware, died on Thursday, December 5, 2024, in Baystate Wing Hospital. She leaves her husband of 47 years, Edward H. Ruggeri; her daughter, Heather A. Ruggeri of Agawam, and her son, William D. Ruggeri of Palmer, as well as 2 grandchildren, Tabitha Baker and Thomas Ruggeri, her brother, Robert Messier and several...
Richard S. Budney
Dec 1, 2024
North Brookfield – Richard S. Budney, 76, of North Brookfield, died on Sunday, December 1, 2024, at home with his family by his side after a brief illness. He was predeceased by the love of his life Sandy Budney, who passed away in 2018. He leaves his children, Laurie DeMaio and her husband, Tony of North Brookfield, Kimberly Budney of...
