OBITUARIES

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

Serving West Brookfield and Ware

Alan L. Bessette

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

Joseph M Saletnik

Dec 24, 2015

Joseph M. Saletnik, 77 of Ware MA, passed away unexpectedly at home December 24th, 2015.  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

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

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

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;  four grandchildren,  Luke Richardson, Grace Gordon, Matthew Gordon and Morgan...

Gwendolyn H. Hargreaves

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...

Helen Anne Provencher

Helen Anne Provencher

Dec 11, 2015

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Alice C. Poleshuk

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...

Olive Elizabeth Mc Quaid

Olive Elizabeth Mc Quaid

Dec 8, 2015

Ware-Olive Elizabeth (VanWart) McQuaid, 89, passed away after a short illness on Dec. 8, 2015. She leaves behind a legacy started  when she and her beloved husband of 67 years John "Jack" McQuaid were wed on Oct. 30, 1948, 3 sons John and his wife Bambi, Douglas and his wife Joanne and Francis; 6 grandchildren Katie and her husband Fred...

Helen M. Lincoln

Helen M. Lincoln

Dec 6, 2015

Helen M. Lincoln, 86 Warren - Helen M. (Nelson) Lincoln, 86, of O'Neil Rd. died Sunday, December 6, 2015 in Baystate Mary Lane Hospital surrounded by her family. She leaves three daughters, Sheryl Lincoln and her significant other Robert Rouisse, Dale Lincoln and her significant other David Witasek and Roxanne Koczur and her husband Edward, granddaughters Nicole Lincoln and her...

Robert R. Trudeau

Robert R. Trudeau

Dec 2, 2015

Robert R. Trudeau, 58 Rochdale - Robert R. Trudeau, 58, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Wednesday, December 2, 2015. He leaves his father, Richard E. Trudeau of West Brookfield; three brothers, Brian Trudeau of West Brookfield, Scott Trudeau and his wife Paulette of Stow and Matthew Trudeau of Southbridge; two sisters, Lisa Trudeau of Albany, NY and Louise...