OBITUARIES
Local Obituaries for Families in West Brookfield, and Ware, Massachusetts
Serving West Brookfield and Ware
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...
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....
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;...
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...
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.
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.
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
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.
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
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...
Andre J. Champigny
Mar 15, 2016
Andre J. Champigny, 77 Warren - Andre J. Champigny, 77, died March 15, 2016 at his home with his wife by his side. He leaves his wife of 5 years, Rose (Greene) Champigny; two sons, Andre J. Champigny, Jr. and Richard Champigny; three daughters, Lucy Champigny, Armande Champigny and Andrea Champigny; two step-sons, Raymond Farnsworth and Arthur Farnsworth; two step-daughters,...
Francis R. Smith, Jr.
Mar 10, 2016
Francis R. Smith, Jr., 74 North Brookfield - Francis R. Smith, Jr., 74, died March 10, 2016 in the Quaboag Rehabilitation & Skilled Care Center in West Brookfield. He leaves his wife of 54 years, Ruth Ann Smith; one daughter Tamara Morrison and her husband James of Brimfield; a sister, Priscilla Robbie and her husband Steven of North Brookfield; four...
Ann M. Mallette
Mar 9, 2016
Ann M. Mallette, 80 Spencer - Ann M. (Gardner) Mallette, 80, of Brown St., died Wednesday, March 9, 2016 at the Quaboag Rehabilitation & Skilled Care Center in West Brookfield. Ann was born in Worcester, daughter of the late Lawrence and Mildred (Mitchell) Gardner. She leaves several nieces and nephews and was predeceased by her husband, Raymond Mallette. Mrs. Mallette...
Herve Arthur "Joe" Demers
Mar 8, 2016
Ware-Herve  A. Demers, 96, formerly of North St., passed away on Tuesday March 8th in West Brookfield. He was the husband of the late Dolores (Bernard) Demers who passed 8 years ago. He leaves his 3 children, Susan Demers of Ware, Doreen Waananen of Belchertown, and Leo Demers of Chula Vista CA, his 3 grandchildren Lori Smith-Demers, Christy Letke and...
Earl Alton Campbell
Mar 8, 2016
Earl A. Campbell, 82, passed away peacefully Tuesday Morning March 8, 2016 at BayState Medical Center. Earl lived a happy and very simple life. He enjoyed being with his family most. He was kind hearted, joyful, sincere, very loving and hard working man. Earl loved to have family gatherings with his 4 children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. He would do...
Gary J. Latour
Mar 5, 2016
Gary J. Latour, 63 Ware - Gary J. Latour, 63, died Saturday, March 5, 2016 at Baystate Mary Lane Hospital in Ware. He leaves his wife of 40 years, Donna M. (Bibeau) Latour; one brother, Wayne; two sisters, Jane and Denise; two grandchildren, Ashley Johnson and Amanda Keyes; three great-grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews. He was born in Worcester,...
Loza W Table Sr.
Feb 25, 2016
Loza W. Table, 64, passed away on Thursday Feb. 25, 2016 at his home. He was born in Springfield, son of the late Roy and Patricia (Donovan) Table and had lived in Ware for the last 16 years.  He was a Vietnam War Veteran serving in the US Marine Corps. He was an auto and motorcycle mechanic. He was a...
Reynold J. Ostrout, Jr.
Feb 25, 2016
Reynold "Reggie" J. Ostrout, Jr., 59 West Brookfield - Reynold "Reggie" J. Ostrout, Jr., 59, died Thursday, February 25, 2016 in the UMASS Memorial Medical Center in Worcester. He leaves his wife and best friend of 40 years, Patricia A. (Guzik) Ostrout; two sons, Jeremy Ostrout and Nicole of West Warren and their children, Nicholas and Alex and Jason Ostrout...
Annalee H. Collins
Feb 22, 2016
Annalee H. Collins, 89 West Brookfield - Annalee H. (Harwood) Collins, 89 went home to be with her Lord on February 22, 2016. She leaves her three children; Jennifer LaBarre, David Collins and Nancy Collins; grandchildren: Jeremy, Zachary and Mary Ellen and great-grandchildren: Danielle, Kyle and Asher and great-great-grand child, Gianna.  She was predeceased by her husband of 68 years,...
June Grant
Feb 22, 2016
June Grant, 95 Brookfield - June (Donald) Grant, 95, of Nanatomqua Dr., died Monday, February 22, 2016 at the Quaboag Rehabilitation and Skilled Care Center in West Brookfield. She leaves two sons, James Grant and his wife Sandra of East Brookfield and Raymond Grant and his wife Marilyn of Cordova, TN; four grandchildren, Corey Grant, Kirk Grant, Christopher Grant and...



