OBITUARIES
Local Obituaries for Families in West Brookfield, and Ware, Massachusetts
Serving West Brookfield and Ware
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...
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...
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...
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.
Kenneth D. Blake, Jr.
Dec 30, 2015
Kenneth D. Blake, Jr., 90 West Brookfield - Kenneth D. Blake, Jr., 90, died on December 30, 2015 at home surrounded by his loving family after a hard fought battle with bone cancer. He was born in Woodsville, NH, the son of Kenneth D. Blake and Erma (Curtis) Blake. He leaves his wife of 64 years, Barbara (Patingre) Blake; his...
Joseph A. Kendall, Sr.
Dec 29, 2015
Joseph A. Kendall, Sr., West Warren - Joseph A. Kendall, Sr., 65, of South St., passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday December 29, 2015 at home. He leaves his wife of 45 years, Betty M. (Eastman) Kendall; two sons, Daniel T. Kendall and Joseph A. Kendall, Jr. and his wife Jennifer of Ware; four brothers, Henry L. Kendall, III of Auburn,...
Francis Robert Vadnais
Dec 24, 2015
Palmer---Francis R. Vadnais,60, passed away at home on Dec. 24th after a courageous year long battle with cancer. He was born in Chicopee, son of Yvonne (Sorel) Vadnais and the late Robert Vadnais. Besides his mother he leaves his brothers, Gerard and is wife Joni of Ludlow, Andre of Ware, his sisters Jeanne Kochanek and her husband Joseph of Ware,...
Joseph M Saletnik
Dec 24, 2015
Joseph M. Saletnik, 77 of Ware MA, passed away unexpectedly at home December 24th, 2015. Â He was a life-long resident of Ware, MA. Born on June 6th, 1938, he was a beloved son of the late Patrick and Mary Saletnik. He attended Ware Public schools, graduating high school in 1956, where he was a four-year varsity letter athlete, playing basketball...
James C. Hamill
Dec 22, 2015
James C. Hamill, 84 Warren - James C. Hamill, 84, of Maple St., died Tuesday, December 22, 2015 at St. Vincent Hospital surrounded by his family. He leaves his wife of 58 years, Shirley M. Hamill; three sons, Craig Hamill and his wife Gail of Palm Bay, FL, Mark Hamill and his wife Kelley of Woodstock, CT, and Brian Hamill...
Barbara L. Tuttle
Dec 20, 2015
Barbara L. Tuttle, 93 Warren - Barbara L. (Swann) Tuttle, 93, died peacefully at the Quaboag Rehabilitation and Skilled Care Center in West Brookfield on Sunday, December 20, 2015. Barbara was born April 6, 1922, the only child of Mary (Learned) and Harold Swann. Raised in Palmer, Barbara became the first junior member of the American Legion Women's Auxiliary at...
Karen L. Holden
Dec 15, 2015
Karen L. Holden, 64 West Brookfield - Karen L. (Marengo) Holden, 64, died unexpectedly at her home on Wednesday, December 15, 2015. She leaves her life partner of 20 years, Steven Buttrick; a son, Jody Richardson; a daughter, Terry (Caola) Stelmokas; three brothers, Johnny Abruzzise, Terry Abruzzise, and Edward Lee;Â four grandchildren, Â Luke Richardson, Grace Gordon, Matthew Gordon and Morgan...
Gwendolyn H. Hargreaves
Dec 12, 2015
Gwendolyn H. Hargreaves, 92 North Brookfield - Gwendolyn H. (Cunningham) Hargreaves, 92, died Saturday, December 12, 2015 in the Quaboag Rehabilitation and Skilled Care Center. She leaves one son, Paul Hargreaves of North Brookfield; one daughter, Cynthia Becker of North Brookfield; her twin brother, Orville Cunningham of Manchester, NH; two grandchildren, Robbie and his wife Kellie, and Jacleen and three...
Alice C. Poleshuk
Dec 11, 2015
Alice C. Poleshuk, 89 Warren - Alice C. (Thompson) Poleshuk, 89, of Boston Post Rd., passed away Friday, December 11, 2015 in Baystate Mary Lane Hospital surrounded by her family. She leaves one son, George J. Poleshuk, Sr. of West Brookfield, two daughters, Rosemary Holmes and her husband Albert of Stewartstown, PA and Jolene Poleshuk and her husband Lawrence Wemyss...



