OBITUARIES

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

Serving West Brookfield and Ware

Cynthia A. Brodak

Cynthia A. Brodak

Aug 23, 2024

West Brookfield - Cynthia A. (Walford) Ryan Brodak, 85, of West Brookfield, passed away on Friday, August 23, 2024 surrounded by her loving family at home. Cynthia's beloved husband Francis L. Brodak passed in 2016. She leaves her daughter, Sarah J. Allen and her husband Michael, of West Brookfield; her son, Robert Brodak and his wife Cheryl, of West Brookfield;...

Leslie Labranche

Leslie Labranche

Aug 22, 2024

Ware - Leslie (Garson) Labranche, 74, of Ware, passed away on Thursday, August 22, 2024, surrounded by her loving family at home. She leaves her husband, Robert B. Labranche of Ware; her daughter, Michelle Devlin and her husband, Ryan, of Ware; her two beloved grandchildren, Michael and James Devlin, who were her pride and joy; her brother, David Garson and...

Donna L. Moody

Donna L. Moody

Aug 21, 2024

Donna L (Sinclair) Moody, 74 of Brooksville Fl., passed away on August 21, 2024. Born in Ware, MA, on March 24,1950, to the late Richard and Frances Sinclair, she continued to reside in Ware and raise her 3 sons with her husband of 55 years, LeRoy "Butch" Moody.  In addition to her husband she is survived by her sons, Scott...

Helen Nahkala

Helen Nahkala

Aug 12, 2024

West Yarmouth / Oakham - Helen (Bealand) Nahkala, 97, of West Yarmouth, and a former long-time resident of Oakham, died on Monday morning, August 12, 2024, at Webster Park Rehabilitation and Healthcare in Rockland, Massachusetts. She leaves four sons, Donald R. Nahkala of Warren, Richard C. Nahkala of West Yarmouth, Norman W. Nahkala of Hemel Hempstead, England, and George Van...

Ann Elizabeth Manning

Ann Elizabeth Manning

Aug 6, 2024

Brimfield - Ann E. (Southworth) Manning, 80, a long-time resident of Brimfield, died on Tuesday, August 6, 2024 at UMass Memorial Medical Center - University Campus in Worcester from complications of recently diagnosed lymphoma. She passed peacefully with her family by her side. Born in Ware, Ann was the daughter of the late Constant "Bud" and Agnes (Mulvaney) Southworth. She...

Gloria J. Davison

Gloria J. Davison

Aug 5, 2024

Warren - Gloria J. (LaValley) Davison, 78, of  Warren, died on Friday, August 2, 2024 at Life Care of Wilbraham. She leaves her husband of 61 years, Kenneth A. Davison, Sr.; her daughters, Sandra A. LaMay and her husband Bruce of Warren, and Karen Marcinkiewicz and her husband Mark of South Hampton; her son, Kenneth A. Davison, Jr. and his...

Joan (Vandyke) Depauw

Joan (Vandyke) Depauw

Jul 29, 2024

West Brookfield - Joan (Van Dyke) DePauw, 90, of West Brookfield, died on Monday, July 29, 2024 at Quaboag Rehabilitation and Skilled Care Center following a brief period of declining health. She was predeceased by her husband Raymond who passed in October of 2017. Joan was born in Passaic, NJ, daughter of the late James S and Nellie (Hummel) Van...

Dolores A. Kellaher

Dolores A. Kellaher

Jul 26, 2024

Dolores A. (Johnson) Kellaher, 95, of Fiskdale, died on Friday, July 26, 2024 in the Quaboag Rehabilitation and Skilled Care Center in West Brookfield. She leaves her sons, Gary Kellaher and his wife Sherry of Fiskdale, Donald T. Kellaher, Jr. of Brookfield, Todd Kellaher and his wife Lisa of Warren and Brian Kellaher of Three Rivers; 15 grandchildren, 29 great-grandchildren...

John E. Wells

John E. Wells

Jul 25, 2024

John E. Wells, 81, beloved golf professional, prolific teacher, and eternal optimist died unexpectedly on July 25th. He was adored by his family and was well-respected and admired in the community. He shared his passion for golf with thousands of people, many of whom sought him out for help in refining their game. His patient, calm and measured approach to...

David R. Lapierre, Sr.

David R. Lapierre, Sr.

Jul 21, 2024

Spencer - David R. Lapierre, Sr., 73, of Spencer, passed away on Sunday, July 21, 2024 at St. Vincent Hospital. He leaves his son, David R. Lapierre, Jr. of Bushnell, FL; his daughter, Kami Rabbett and her husband, Daniel Rabbett, of Middleburg, FL; his long-time girlfriend, Sandra Whitman; his four grandchildren, Samantha Derosier and her partner Kenny Bell of Jacksonville,...

Robert W. Hutchinson

Robert W. Hutchinson

Jul 20, 2024

July 21, 2024 OBITUARY: Robert W. Hutchinson, 81 Warren - Robert W. Hutchinson, 81, of Warren, died on Saturday, July 20, 2024 at home with his family by his side.  He leaves his daughters, Missy Rozzen and her husband Eric, and Cindy Merrill and her husband Todd; his sons, Robert W. Hutchinson, Jr. and James Hutchinson; his siblings, Betty Berthiaume,...

Regina Rodeen

Regina Rodeen

Jul 16, 2024

West Brookfield - Regina (LaPointe) Rodeen, 62, of West Brookfield, died on Tuesday, July 16, 2024 at her home. She leaves her sons, Adam R. Rodeen of West Brookfield and Thomas J. Rodeen of Philadelphia; her daughter, Megan R. Rodeen of Belchertown; her siblings, Alcide, Joseph, and Adrian LaPointe; her sisters, Anna, Yvette and Claudette LaPointe; and five grandchildren.  She...

Claire L. Harper

Claire L. Harper

Jul 11, 2024

Ware - Claire Louise (Grenier) Harper, 84, of Ware, passed away on July 11, 2024 with her children by her side. She leaves her best friend and daughter, Lisa R. Gerulaitis and her husband Robert; her son, Paul J. Harper, Jr. and his wife, Holly; her son, Phillip V. Harper and his wife Jane; and her son, Peter D. Harper,...

Eric W. Barrett

Eric W. Barrett

Jul 8, 2024

Barre - Eric W. Barrett, 51, of Barre, died on Monday, July 8, 2024 at his home, following a long battle with glioblastoma cancer. He leaves his sons, Anthony W. Barrett and his fiancé Allysha, and his granddaughter  Ayla of Palmer, and Luke G. Barrett of Spencer; his parents Henry W. and Delores, Dee, (Salvo) Barrett of West Brookfield, his...

Gregg J. Weis

Gregg J. Weis

Jun 30, 2024

Pittsburgh - Gregg J. Weis, 76, of Pittsburgh, PA, passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 30, 2024, surrounded by his loving family in their summer cottage. He leaves behind his wife, Karen L. Nelson of Pittsburgh, PA; his daughter, Shannon Walker and her husband Bryan; his step-son, Eric Nelson and his wife Tamara; his step-daughter, Lisa Levine and her husband...

Beverly J. Cassavant

Beverly J. Cassavant

Jun 22, 2024

West Brookfield - Beverly J. (Smith) Cassavant, 80, of West Brookfield, died on Saturday, June 22, 2024 at UMass Memorial Medical Center - University Campus in Worcester. She leaves her sons, Duane Cassavant and his wife Wendy, Wesley K. Cassavant and his wife Charlene of West Brookfield, and Mark and his wife Tammy of Ware, fourteen grandchildren, thirteen great-grandchildren and...

Dolores C. Riopel

Dolores C. Riopel

Jun 20, 2024

West Brookfield - Dolores C. (Cote) Riopel, 85, of West Brookfield, passed away on Thursday, June 20, 2024 at Quaboag Rehabilitation and Skilled Care Center. She leaves behind her son, Edward T. Jette, Jr. and his wife Deborah of Templeton; her son, Dennis W. Jette and his wife Sandy of FL; her son, Clifford M. Jette Sr. and his wife...

Betty J. Couture

Betty J. Couture

Jun 19, 2024

Ware - Betty J. (Martin) Couture, 82, of Ware, passed away peacefully at Quaboag Rehabilitation & Skilled Care Center on Wednesday, June 19, 2024. She leaves her daughters, Brenda (Rene) and Belinda (Chris) both of Ware; her sons, Brad (Ann) of North Brookfield and Bonheur (Mary) of Ware; her grandchildren, Marc, Timothy, Brandon, Cordelia, Jobe, Brandon, Kyle, Chaz, and Willow;...

Roberta J. Harnois

Roberta J. Harnois

Jun 18, 2024

West Warren - Roberta J. Harnois, 68, of West Warren, passed away peacefully in the open arms of the Lord on Tuesday, June 18, 2024, midday, surrounded by her loving family at home, in the care of her sister, Deb. She was born in West Warren, daughter of the late Avila J. and Bella M. (Chevrette) Harnois.  She leaves her...

Douglas C. Walker

Douglas C. Walker

Jun 10, 2024

Brookfield - Douglas C. Walker, 76, of Brookfield, died on Monday, June 10, 2024 at West Side House in Worcester following a period of declining health. He leaves his wife, Joan B. (Blair) Walker; his son, Daniel P. Walker of Chula Vista, CA, who is currently stationed at Imperial Beach; his daughter, Abigail Walker and her husband Norbert Ledoux of...