OBITUARIES
Local Obituaries for Families in West Brookfield, and Ware, Massachusetts
Serving West Brookfield and Ware
Marion V. Thorstensen
Jun 22, 2014
Marion V. Thorstensen West Brookfield - Marion Virginia (Duggan) Thorstensen, 93, died Sunday, June 22, 2014 at her home in West Brookfield. Born on August 5, 1920 in St. Paul, Minnesota, she was the daughter of James Patrick Duggan and Gertrude (Gaul) Duggan. She graduated from St. Joseph's Academy in St. Paul as class valedictorian and studied at the University...
John H. Wild
Jun 21, 2014
The Reverend John H. Wild The Reverend John Harry Wild gently passed away on Saturday, June 21st, at the Quaboag Rehabilitation and Skilled Care Center in West Brookfield, MA. He was born on October 4, 1927, the beloved only son of Dr. John H. Wild, and Irene (Schmidt) Wild in Buffalo, NY. The family shared their home with his aunt...
Richard L. Pierce
Jun 14, 2014
Ware-Richard L. Pierce, 57, passed away on June 14, 2014. He leaves his wife of 23 years, Linda (Prucnal)  Pierce, his children, Travis Pierce and his wife Sara of Ware, Amanda Pierce of Ware, Thomas Sadowski and his fiancée Wendy of Southwick, Daniel Sadowski and his wife Andrea of Kensington CT, and Nicole Sadowski and her fiancé Matt of  Greenfield,...
Diane Elaine Boudreau
Jun 14, 2014
Ware---Diane  E.  (Chartier)  Boudreau, 66, passed away on June 14, 2014 with her husband at her side. She leaves her husband George V. Boudreau, her sons George V. Jr. of Dudley and Jeffrey of Ware, her grandchildren Rebecca Boudreau and Madeline Forand, her mother Theresa Chartier of Sturbridge, her brothers Gerald of Grafton, David in Holland, Mark and Michael both...
Andree Marie Rose De Petris
Jun 12, 2014
Hardwick-Andree Marie Rose DePetris, 96, of Hardwick, MA, formerly of Yarmouthport, MA, died at home peacefully on June 12, 2014, surrounded by family. Of French decent and one of four children born to Camille and Rose Camet, Andree was a woman of many interests including gardening, antiquing, hunting, fishing, and boating with her husband Roger, who predeceased her in May...
Judith E. Boynton
Jun 11, 2014
Palmer---Judith E. (Lemon)  Boynton, 71, passed away peacefully  on June 11th, surrounded by her family. She was born in Ware daughter of Edwin and Marguerite (Cady) Lemon and lived here much of her life, living in Palmer for the last 20 years. She worked as a housekeeper for many years at Wing Memorial Hospital and at Monson State Hospital. She...
Beatrice S. Aube
Jun 9, 2014
Beatrice S. Aube, 75 West Brookfield - Beatrice (Shea) Aube, 75, died Monday, June 9, 2014 at her home surrounded by her family. She leaves a son, James Aube of West Brookfield; a daughter, Christine Santos and her husband Rick of West Brookfield; a brother, James Shea of Ware; a sister Elizabeth Danahey of Northampton; two grandchildren, Alycia Aube and...
Joseph John Bartoszek Sr.
Jun 4, 2014
Gilbertville---Joseph "Joe" Bartoszek of Gilbertville, died unexpectedly at the age of 86 on June 4th, 2014. He was born on April 16, 1928 in Chicopee to John and Barbara (Runniszka) Bartoszek. He was a proud veteran of the United States Army, where he served as a paratrooper in the 82nd Airborne Division. When returned home after his military service he...
Thomas G. Reilly
May 31, 2014
Ware-Thomas  G.  Reilly,79, passed away at the Elaine Center at Hadley on May 31st, surrounded by his family. He was born on Feb. 2, 1935 in Ware. He was a graduate of Warren High School and after high school joined the US Air Force, where he served honorably, and was always proud of his service. He spent most of his...
Laurette F. Fox
May 30, 2014
Laurette  F. (Gagnon)  Fox, 83, passed away on May 30th  at her home. She was the wife of the late Harland Fox. She leaves her sons, Harland, David, Brian and Rodney, her daughters Joanne Berthiaume and Jane Boyle, a sister Sandra Downey, as well as several grand and great grandchildren. She was born in Epping NH, daughter of Armand and...
John E. Sullivan Jr.
May 21, 2014
Ware---John  E.  Sullivan Jr., 78, passed away on May 21st  in Baystate Medical Center. He leaves his wife Mary Jane (Tenney) Sullivan, his son Jack and his wife Betty of Ware, his sisters Barbara Fusco and her husband Carmen in New Jersey and Joann O'Riley  and her husband Richard of Ware, as well as many nephews and nieces. He was...
Norman W. Barry
May 19, 2014
Ware---Norman  W.  Barry, 93, passed away on Monday May 19th  in West  Brookfield. He was the husband of the late Aletha (Small) Barry, who died last year. He leaves his son of Dennis  Barry in South Carolina, his sister Francis Sinclair of Ware and several grandchildren, great grandchildren and great-great grandchildren. He worked as a lathe operator for the former...
Lillian Mary Rose Leonard
May 18, 2014
Ware-Lillian  M. (Germain)  Leonard, 81, passed away on Sunday May 18th  in Ware. She was the wife of the late Kenneth F. Leonard. She leaves her children, Kenneth of Ware, Gene and his wife Marie of Somers CT, and Ann-Marie Roberts and her husband Shawn of Barre, a brother Rene Germain, her sisters Lorraine Guillette and Alice Giard all of...
Iona J. Estey
May 17, 2014
Ware-Iona J. Estey, 85, passed away on May 17th in  Baystate Medical Center. She was the wife the late Walter Estey, who passed away last year. She leaves her son Norman and his wife Suzanne of Ware, her granddaughters Renee Estey of San Diego and Nicole Estey of Worcester. She was born in Charlton and was a longtime Ware resident....
Ebba Elvira Robbins
May 15, 2014
Ware-Ebba E. (Carlson) Robbins went home to be with the Lord after 96Â Â fruitful years of life. She was predeceased by her sisters Martha, Elna, and Alice; her brothers Lennart, Harry and Richard. Ma was devoted to her nine children and their spouses; Neil and Debbie, Nancy and Hector Kittredge, Bernie and Janet, Karen and Mike Saletnik, Buster and the...
Jennie Mary Tobiasz
May 15, 2014
Jennie Mary (Wrona) Tobiasz, 86, of Palmer, MA passed away on May 15, 2014.  She leaves her daughters, Emily Hall, of West Springfield, and Mary Midura and husband Michael, of Ware.  Jennie leaves her sister, Wanda Finlayson, of Troy, NY.  Jennie leaves five grandchildren, John Pippin, Jr., Andrew Midura, Ryan Midura, Roxanne Darrell, and Larissa Midura, and four great-granddaughters, Alisha,...
Ann Sylvia Boivin
May 13, 2014
Ware-Ann S. (Onorato) Boivin, 94, passed away on May 13th in Mary Lane Hospital. She was the wife of the late Floyd Boivin. She leaves her son Randy Boivin of Ware and one brother Nicholas Onorato of Shrewsbury. She was predeceased by four brothers and sisters. She was born in Barre daughter of Cesare and Amalia (Tatarglia) Onorato and was...
Constance ""Connie"" Mc Naney
May 7, 2014
Ware---Constance  J. "Connie" McNaney, 85, passed away on May 7th  in West Brookfield. She was born in Ware Daughter of Francis and Lena (Houle) McNaney and was a lifelong resident. She worked as a caregiver at the former Belchertown Developmental Center. She was a communicant of All Saints Church. She leaves her  sister, W. Joyce Getchell of Ware and her...