OBITUARIES

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

Serving West Brookfield and Ware

Henry Robert West

Henry Robert West

Oct 5, 2015

Palmer-Henry  R. West, 80, passed away on Monday Oct. 5th in Wilbraham. He leaves his wife Claire M. (Phaneuf) West, his daughter Ann Banas and her husband John of Belchertown, his grandchildren Joshua and Samuel Banas of Belchertown, his brother-in-law Robert Phaneuf and his wife Cecile of  Spencer, as well as nephews and nieces. He was born in Ware son...

Carol Ann Ducey

Carol Ann Ducey

Oct 3, 2015

Carol Szczepanek Ducey, age none of your business, passed away Saturday evening after a long period of not listening to her doctor. Born April 29, 19stillnoneofyour business, Carol lived her entire life in the town of Ware, which is an achievement in itself if you think about it. While you're thinking about it, I'll continue... A proud graduate of Ware...

Reedy J. Nealer, Jr.

Reedy J. Nealer, Jr.

Oct 2, 2015

Reedy J. Nealer, Jr., 87 North Brookfield - Reedy J. Nealer, Jr., 87, died peacefully on Friday, October 2, 2015 at UMASS Medical Center. He leaves his wife of 54 years, Ann (Varney) Nealer; his daughter, Jean Contino and her husband William Contino, daughter Carol Nealer, and a sister, Gertrude Kennan all of North Brookfield.  He was a graduate of...

Rodney F. Comstock

Rodney F. Comstock

Oct 2, 2015

Rodney F. Comstock, 81 West Brookfield - Rodney F. Comstock, 81, of Ragged Hill Rd., died Friday, October 2, 2015 in Quaboag Rehabilitation and Skilled Care Center in West Brookfield. He leaves two daughters, Paula Comstock-Francis and her husband Joseph Francis of Wilton, NH and Denise Comstock of Massachusetts; one brother, Nelson Comstock and his wife Brenda of West Brookfield;...

Charlotte E. Doiron

Charlotte E. Doiron

Oct 1, 2015

Charlotte E. Doiron, 81 Ludlow/West Brookfield - Charlotte E. (Hope) Doiron, 81, formerly of Wilson St. in Ludlow, died Thursday, October 1, 2015 in West Brookfield. She leaves one son, Joseph DiBacco and his longtime companion, Igdalia Morales of Brookfield; one daughter, Michele McIntire of Waltham; eight grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren.  She was predeceased by her husband, Gerard J. Doiron,...

Alfred A. Fountain

Alfred A. Fountain

Sep 30, 2015

Alfred A. "Charlie" Fountain, 86 Warren - Alfred A. "Charlie" Fountain, 86, of Burbank Ave., died Wednesday, September 30, 2015 at his home. He leaves his beloved wife and best friend of 64 years, Jane L. (Sampson) Fountain; one brother, G. Richard Fountain of Maine and many nieces and nephews.  He was predeceased by two sisters, Ruby Sheridan and Marie...

Patricia C Fenner

Patricia C Fenner

Sep 29, 2015

Patricia  C. (Salls) Fenner, 76, passed away on Tuesday In Southbridge. She was the wife of the late Edward A. Fenner. She leaves her sons, Edward R. Fenner of Gardner, James A. Fenner of East Templeton, and William J. Fenner of Palmer. She was born in Ware daughter of Cecil and Beatrice (Guillette) Salls and was a long time East...

Kathryn Alice Mantler

Kathryn Alice Mantler

Sep 26, 2015

Kathryn (Kay) Mantler (Jollie) entered heaven on  September 26, 2015.  Kay was born in Hawthorne, New Jersey to Walter and Florence Jollie.  She was married to Robert (Rusty) Mantler for 56 years.  She has lived in Ware for the past 39 years moving there from Chicopee, MA.  Prior to living in Chicopee she lived in Roswell, N.  Kay was pre-deceased...

Edith E. Hotaling

Edith E. Hotaling

Sep 23, 2015

Edith E. Hotaling, 75 Warren - Edith E. (O'Harra) Hotaling, 75, died Wednesday, September 23, 2015 in Worcester. She leaves one daughter, Crystal J. Hotaling of Warren; two brothers, Dennis Mercon and his wife Debra of Gulf Port, MO and William Mercon and his wife Mildred of Manchester, NH; two sisters, Carol Davis of Atkinson, NH and Katherine Morse and...

Joanne Eleanor Carpenter

Joanne Eleanor Carpenter

Sep 21, 2015

Joanne E. (Sporbert) Carpenter - 67-of Ware, died at home Monday evening, September 21, 2015 after a long, courageous battle with cancer, surrounded by her family.  Born in Ware on October 4, 1947,  daughter of the late Everett E. and Eleanor (Viggers) Sporbert.  Joanne is survived by her husband, her rock of 49 years, John H. Carpenter, her children, daughters,...

Donald F. Bonneau

Donald F. Bonneau

Sep 19, 2015

Donald F. Bonneau, 76 West Brookfield - Donald F. Bonneau, 76, of West Main St., died Saturday, September 19, 2015 in Baystate Wing Hospital in Palmer. He leaves two sons, Darren Bonneau and his wife Michelle of West Brookfield  and Jason Bonneau of Sturbridge; a daughter, Dawn Anderson of North Brookfield; two sisters, Doreen Austin of Charlton and Janet Sisco...

Ralph F. Bazley

Ralph F. Bazley

Sep 15, 2015

Ralph F. Bazley, 74 North Brookfield/ Cape Coral, FL - Ralph F. Bazley, 74, of Cape Coral, formerly of North Brookfield, died on Tuesday, September 15, 2015 at his home. He leaves his beloved wife of 35 years, Sandra Bazley; one son, Scott Bazley and his wife Christy of Florida; three step-children, Thomas Waugh and his wife Jessie and Amanda...

Robert Eugene Prouty

Robert Eugene Prouty

Sep 15, 2015

Hardwick ~ Robert "Bob" Prouty, 71 of North Road, Hardwick, passed away after a long courageous battle with cancer on September 15, 2015 peacefully at home surrounded by his family.  He was born on November 2, 1943, the son of the late Jessie (Hanson) and Stanley B. Prouty of Hardwick. Bob was born and raised in Hardwick and graduated from...

John L. Fenton, Jr.

John L. Fenton, Jr.

Sep 11, 2015

John L. Fenton, Jr., 67 Warren - John L. Fenton, Jr., 67, of Main St., died Friday, September 11, 2015 in Baystate Mary Lane Hospital in Ware. He leaves many friends including his close friend Robin A. Tobin of Warren.  He was born in Ware, son of the late John L. and Helen (Thorton) Fenton and was a lifelong resident...

Kim M. Thibert

Kim M. Thibert

Sep 10, 2015

Kim "Kymm" M. Thibert, 35 Wales/ Columbia, IN - Kim "Kymm" M. Thibert, 35, of Columbia City, Indiana, passed away on Thursday, September 10, 2015. She was born in Wales, MA, on March 6, 1980, and was a graduate of Tantasqua Regional High School in the Class of 1997. Kymm had a smile for everyone and always saw the best...

Ann M. Docwra

Ann M. Docwra

Sep 9, 2015

Ann M. Docwra, 85 Spencer - Ann M. (O'Brien) Docwra, 85, of Sampson St., died Wednesday, September 9, 2015 in UMASS Memorial Medical Center. She leaves three sons, Harry J. Newell, III and his wife Linda, Michael Newell and Robert Docwra; two daughters, Patricia Johnson and her husband Kenneth and Kelly King; a step-daughter, Deborah Anderson and her husband Eric;...

Sophie J. Magill

Sophie J. Magill

Sep 9, 2015

Sophie J. Magill, 95 Warren - Sophie J. (Kochanek) Magill, 95, formerly of Quaboag St., died Wednesday, September 9, 2015 in Florida. She leaves one son, Thomas Brunton of Weeki Wachee, FL; two daughters, Judith Tuttle of Spring Hill, FL and Dorothy Lennox of Chicopee and several grandchildren.  She was predeceased by her husband, Leland Magill; a son James Brunton...

Richard Alan Clark

Richard Alan Clark

Sep 8, 2015

New Braintree---Richard  Alan  Clark,69, passed away peacefully at home with his family, on Sept. 8, 2015, after a long illness. He is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 50 years Mary Lou Clark, his three daughters; Cheryl (Clark) Duda and her husband Michael of Spencer, Kathleen (Clark)  Morin and her husband Scott of New Braintree, and Holly Clark...

Roberta Bobbie-Jean Kane

Roberta Bobbie-Jean Kane

Sep 6, 2015

Roberta "Bobbie-Jean" Kane, 50 Greenfield - Roberta "Bobbie-Jean" Kane, 50, of Wells St., formerly of Holyoke, died Sunday, September 6, 2015 surrounded by her family. She leaves her parents, Sandra and Robert Roes of Ware; a sister, Jeanette Streeter and her husband Eric with whom she lived; a brother, Randy Roes and his wife Nancy Lynn of Morrisonville, NY and...

Josephine Mary Skoczylas

Josephine Mary Skoczylas

Sep 4, 2015

West  Warren----Josephine  M.  (Radon)  Skoczylas, 96, of West Warren, passed away on September 4, 2015 surrounded by her loving family. She was a lifelong resident of West Warren, until the last three years when she was a resident of Quaboag on the Common of West Brookfield. Josephine was the daughter of the late Walter and Sophie (Lopata) Radon. She was...