Phyllis A. (Jezyk) Masse

Phyllis A. (Jezyk) Massé, 94, of Ware, died on Friday, November 3, 2023 at her residence with her children by her side.

She leaves her son, Edward “Bones” Massé and his wife Paula, of Ware, her daughter, Michele Beauregard and her husband Paul of West Brookfield, her grandchildren, William Beauregard and his wife Stephanie, James Beauregard, Robert Beauregard, Rachel Massé, and Kate Fluegge and her husband Nick; her great-grandchildren, Louis, Lacey, Ben, and Evie Beauregard, Clara and Nora Fluegge; and her sister, Charlotte M. Borlikoski. Phyllis was predeceased by her husband and love of her life, Louis E. Massé in 2012. She was born in Ware, daughter of the late Francis A. and Mary V. (Kos) Jezyk.

Phyllis was the Secretary and Treasurer of the family’s business, Charbonneau Funeral Home, working alongside her husband, Louis and son, Edward "Bones" for more than 60 years.

She was a loving and devoted wife,  mother and mem.  She enjoyed spending time in the summer at the families former home on Cape Cod and had a special place in her heart for all of the family dogs.

Phyllis was a communicant of the former Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church and All Saint’s Church. She was also a member of the Ladies of St Anne's.

Her family would like to extend their deep appreciation to the team at Brookhaven Hospice and Cedarbrook Village for the loving care they provided to Phyllis.

A Funeral Mass for Phyllis will be held on Wednesday, November 8, 2023 at 10 AM in the All Saint’s Church, North Street, in Ware. Everyone is asked to meet directly at the church. Calling hours will be held on Tuesday, November 7, 2023 from 4 - 6 PM in the Charbonneau Funeral Home, 30 Pleasant Street, in Ware. Burial will follow the mass in the Our Lady of Mount Carmel Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Phyllis’ name to the Ware Senior Living – Staff Holiday Fund, Attn: Betsy Evon, 73 South Street, Ware, MA 01082 or to Brookhaven Hospice, 59 Interstate Drive, Suite 8, West Springfield, MA 01089.

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