OBITUARIES
Local Obituaries for Families in West Brookfield, and Ware, Massachusetts
Serving West Brookfield and Ware
Irene E. Kendall
Apr 4, 2014
Irene E. Kendall, 82 Brookfield - Irene E. (Dimo) Kendall, 82, of Post Rd., formerly of Warren, died Friday, April 4, 2014 at Baystate Medical Center in Springfield. She leaves five sons, Henry L. Kendall, III of Auburn, Joseph A. Kendall, Sr. and his wife Betty of West Warren, George F. Kendall and his partner Michael Jones of Norfolk, VA,...
Darrow Thomas
Apr 3, 2014
Ware-Darrow  Thomas, 80, of Ware Mass. passed away  after a brief illness on April 3, 2014. A longtime resident of Winter Park FL, he owned and operated Boardwalk Pizza until 2001. He leaves behind a brother John, his children Darrow F., Elaine, Seth and Drew, his grandchildren, Stefanie and Darrow II, his great grandson Jayden, his best friends and former...
Madeline R. Cregan
Apr 2, 2014
Madeline R. Cregan, 80 West Brookfield - Madeline R. (Boudreau) Cregan, 80, of East Main St. passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 2, 2014. She leaves her two daughters, Maureen Kupstas and her husband Stephen and Kathleen Tarpinian and her husband John of West Brookfield; two grandchildren, Ryan Kupstas and Elizabeth Tarpinian and several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased...
Karen Elizabeth Carr
Mar 30, 2014
Ware-Karen  Elizabeth  (Ford)  Carr, 77, formerly of Valley View Apts., passed away on March 30, 2014. She was born in Springfield daughter of the late Charles and Madeline (Chase) Ford on July 9, 1936. She resided in many area towns, Thorndike, Palmer and Monson before settling in Ware in 2000. She worked at the Monson Developmental Center for 24 ½...
Leola B. Letendre
Mar 27, 2014
Ware-Leola  B.  (Lamoureux)  Letendre, 87, passed away on March 27th  in Springfield. She was the wife of the late Arthur Letendre. She leaves her son Andre of Ware, her daughter Therese  Letourneau and her husband Daniel of North Berwick ME, her grandchildren Chris, Chad and Michael Letendre, Hope Costigan, Heather Rosati, Kathy Argueso, Christine Wellman and Joseph and  Paul Letourneau,...
Robert ""My Man"" Shlosser
Mar 23, 2014
Ware-Robert A. "My Man" Shlosser, 65, passed away on March 23rd  in Ware at his home. He recently enjoyed spending time with his friends, Don, and Dr. Dave, collecting stamps, antiques and other collectibles while attending local flea markets. He really  enjoyed fish sandwiches while on road trips with his pals. He is survived by his twin boys Bobby and...
Denis R. Tuttle
Mar 21, 2014
Denis R. Tuttle, 75 Warren - Denis R. Tuttle, 75, died Friday, March 21, 2014 in UMASS Medical Center in Worcester. He leaves his wife of 48 years, Bernadette A. (Florence) Tuttle; a son, Paul F. Tuttle of Warren; a step-daughter, Dorothy M. Bussiere and her husband Steven of West Brookfield; a sister, Joan Tuttle of Myrtle Beach, SC; a...
Henry Gendron
Mar 21, 2014
Ware-Henry P. E. Gendron 81 passed away on March 21st in Agawam. He leaves his wife Mirelle and two sons Patrick and Marc and a daughter Mona. He leaves four grandchildren, Kelly, Kyle, Jeremy and Sean and two great-grandchildren Kylie and Giovanni. Henry had four brothers and five sisters and was the youngest of the family, he is the last...
Vallorie Jean Anderson
Mar 16, 2014
Ware-Vallorie J. (Matthews) Anderson 63 passed away on March 16th at her home. She was the wife of the late Fred R. Anderson. She leaves her daughter Mystie Anderson and her husband Jason Berthiaume of Ware, one brother John Sroka, one sister Theresa Jiles of Springfield, four grandchildren Zachery and Dante Anderson and Jayda and Jason Boudreau. She also leaves...
Dorothea R. Moran
Mar 11, 2014
Dorothea R. Moran, 101 Brookfield - Dorothea R. (Rearick) Moran, 101, died Tuesday, March 11, 2014 in Notre Dame Long Term Care Center in Worcester. She leaves her three children, Barbara A. Clancy of Brookfield with whom she lived, Francis E. Moran, Jr. and his wife Elaine of Ware and John T. Moran and his wife Bonnie of New Fairfield,...
Chester F. Porowski
Mar 5, 2014
Ware-Chester F. Porowski 63 passed away on March 5th at his home. He leaves his wife Doris (Letendre) Porowski, his children David Porowski of Ware, Chester Porowski Jr. and his fiancé Sherlina of Spofford, NH, his daughter Linda Wheeler and her husband David of Ware, his grandchildren Katanna, Anthony, Nathan, Justine and Corey. He also leaves his cousins Nancy, Paul...
Donald William Sullivan
Mar 5, 2014
Gilbertville---Donald  William  Sullivan, died on March 5th, surrounded by his adoring family. He leaves  his brothers Richard of Brimfield and John of Denver, his sister Patricia Dubay of Maine and many nephews, nieces and their children. His brother Roger predeceased him by 11 days. He  was born in Ware in 1927. While attending Hardwick High School he played saxophone in...
Derrick W. Sagendorph
Mar 1, 2014
Derrick W. Sagendorph, 20 West Brookfield - Derrick W. Sagendorph, 20, of Woodside Rd., died Saturday, March 1, 2014 in Baystate Mary Lane Hospital. He leaves his mother and step-father, Christine R. (Nicoll) Braconnier and Craig Braconnier of West Brookfield; his father, Mark W. Sagendorph and his partner Lisa Sweet of Warren; his sister, Brandi L. Sagendorph of Ware; his...
Diane E. Jurczyk
Feb 23, 2014
Ware---Diane  E. (Tworek)  Jurczyk, 59, passed away on Sunday Feb. 23rd in UMass Medical Center. She was born in Ware daughter of Edward and Hope (Magee) Tworek. She was a graduate of Ware High School. She leaves  her sons John Jurczyk and his wife Kim, Jason Jurczyk and Jeff Jurczyk all of Ware, a brother David Tworek and his wife...
Robert L. Knight, Jr.
Feb 23, 2014
Robert "Bob" L. Knight Jr., 86 West Brookfield - Robert "Bob" L. Knight Jr., 86, of Winter St., went to be with his Lord on Sunday, February 23 at Baystate Medical Center in Springfield. He will be reunited with his wife of 45 years, Phyllis E. (Carver) Knight, his parents Robert L. and Evelyn L. (Putnam) Knight, and his younger...
Roberta Howie
Feb 21, 2014
Ware-On February 21, 2014 Roberta courageously and peacefully passed away just shy of her 92nd birthday. Roberta was born in Pittsfield and lived in many locations within the state before settling in Ware in the 1950's. She worked for many years in the lab at Mary Lane Hospital until retiring. Her love of travel took her to Spain, Portugal, Canada...
Robert B. Aitchison
Feb 21, 2014
Robert B. Aitchison, 72 Warren - Robert B. Aitchison, 72, of Brimfield Rd., died Friday, February 21, 2014 at his home. He leaves his wife of 50 years, Cynthia F. (Dolen) Aitchison; three daughters, Heather A. Aitchison of Warren, Jaime M. Tenney and her husband Danny of Rindge, NH and Holly E. Aitchison of Warren; four grandchildren, Alex, Skyler, Robert...
Wilfred A. Rivers
Feb 16, 2014
Wilfred A. "Peg" Rivers, 91 West Brookfield - Wilfred A. "Peg" Rivers, 91, died Sunday, February 16, 2014 in St. Vincent Hospital in Worcester. He leaves one brother, Robert Rivers of Spencer; seven sisters, Betty Lou Ord of Michigan, Beverly Gagliardi of Spencer, Iona Lamouthe of North Brookfield, Harriet Moore and her husband Robert of Auburn, Ida Lizak of Warren,...
Thomas J. Skura
Feb 13, 2014
Three Rivers-Thomas J. Skura, 52, of Three Rivers, passed away February 13, 2014. He was the son of the late Edward and Margaret (Leclerc) Skura who passed in 2006 and 2012. Thomas was a welder his whole life and worked many places. He leaves his fiancé Deb Lamb, and older brother Michael and his wife Lori of Belchertown, a sister...
Judith Rose Allard
Feb 10, 2014
Ware-Judith Rose (Russell) Allard passed away peacefully at her home February 10, 2014 surrounded by her loving family. Born 30 September 1942 Judith was 71 years old. Judith is predeceased by her parents Elmer and Ann (Dubay) Russell and her brother Charles Russell. Judith is survived by the love of her life husband of 53 years Ronald T. Allard. Her...



