West Brookfield – Judith Ann (Brown) Bartlett, 78, of West Brookfield passed away peacefully on March 8, 2020, at The Overlook in Charlton after a period of declining health.  She was predeceased by her husband of 57 years, John Bartlett in 2017, and two brothers, Kenneth Brown and Charles Brown.   She leaves her two sons, Daniel Bartlett and his wife Susan Lessard of Bucksport, Maine and Dennis Bartlett of West Brookfield and his partner Jean Enright; two...

  West Warren - Mark C. Pluta, 58, of West Warren died unexpectedly on Thursday, October 21, 2021.   He leaves his daughter, Kylie Siniscalchi and her husband Christopher of Palmer; his son, Nicholas Pluta and his partner Kate O’Leary of West Warren; his Granddog, Chewina; his mother Bertha A. (Obrzut) Pluta, his ex-wife Gail Pluta of West Brookfield as well as many beloved friends. He was predeceased by his father, Chester M. Pluta and beloved dog Chewey in...

Carol  J. (Schmoyer) Rissell, 86, of Barre, died on Thursday, October 21, 2021 at Holden Rehabilitation and Nursing Center.   She leaves her daughter, Debra K. Boudreau of Barre, her son, Ritch Rissell of Sprague River, Oregon, a granddaughter, Erika Martin of North Andover, and her great-grandson, Owen Ody.  She was predeceased by her husband, Clarence C. Rissell in 2002, and her son-in-law, Steven C. Boudreau in 2019.  She was born in Sandpoint, Idaho, daughter of the...

  West Brookfield - Ida R. (Hutchison) Cardinal, 92, of West Brookfield, died on Thursday, October 21, 2021 at Quaboag Rehabilitation and Skilled Care Center.   She leaves her daughter, Gilian Narayana and son-law Charles Cross of West Brookfield, 3 grandchildren, Suri Narayana, and Abigail and Tiffany Cross, along with a great-granddaughter, Alexis Thibeault and a great-grandson, Aaron Ruan.  She also leaves her sister, Lilo Allen.  She was predeceased by her husband,...

Fiskdale - Edward M. Sliwoski, 69, of Fiskdale, passed away suddenly on Monday, October 18, 2021 at UMASS Memorial Health - Marlborough Hospital.   He leaves his wife of 47 years, Evelyn M. (Lewis) Sliwoski; two daughters, Kathleen Berthiaume and her husband Chad, and Kelly Sliwoski; two sons, Edward Sliwoski and his wife Monica, and Scott Sliwoski and his wife Sandra, along with 9 grandchildren, Justin, Christina, Analeace, Bear, Finn, Maxx, Candice, Zachery, and Casey and 12...

  Ware – In Loving Memory of Linda M. Lindsey   She leaves her husband, Walter; daughter Jennifer, son-in-law Richard, and grandson Devin; as well as daughter Sarah. She was born in Amherst, daughter of the late Gordon T. and Anna R. (Bazara) Pierce.   Your presence we miss Your memory we treasure Loving you always Forgetting you never   The family asks in lieu of flowers or donations, please hug the ones you love.   Charbonneau Funeral Home, 30...

Ware - Donald R. Demers, 85, of Ware, husband of Elaine (Harper) Demers passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family and friends on Saturday October 9th, 2021 after a year of fighting cancer and heart disease.  Donald was the son of Rene and Laura (Dubois) Demers.    He was an on-call firefighter for several years before becoming a full-time firefighter for 34 years.  He also worked part time in the mills where he learned many skills from...

  Ware - James T. Edwards, 63, of Ware, died on Thursday, October 7, 2021 at Baystate Hospital after a brief illness.   He leaves his loving wife, Jessica L. (Dunshee) Edwards; his children, Amanda M. Courchesne and her husband Eric, Caryn E. Edwards and her fiancé Francis Roso,  Kimberly Edwards and her fiancé John Rough and daughter-in-law, Emily Edwards; his grandchildren, Heaven-Lee and James Edwards, Christine Edwards-Jackson, Hunter and Austin...

West Brookfield - Maryann Janice Bassett passed away on October 1, 2021, at the age of 65, in her home in West Brookfield, MA. She fought a short but difficult battle against cancer, but despite the pain and complications from the illness this past year, Maryann fought bravely until the end.   Maryann is survived by her husband Merlon Bassett and children, Christopher and Rachael Bassett, son in law Joshua Rivers, daughter in law Stephanie Clymer; as well as her sisters, Patricia...

Ware - Beulah A. (Cox) Patnaude, 97, of Ware died peacefully on Tuesday, September 28, 2021 at Quaboag Rehabilitation and Skilled Care Center in West Brookfield.   She leaves her daughter, Nancy Lukaskiewicz of Ware; her two grandsons, William and his wife Sammie of Manistee, MI and Robert and his wife Sharri of Hartford, CT and Montague MA; her two great-grandchildren, Alisa Lukaskiewicz and Owen Toal as well as many nieces and nephews.   She was born on April 14, 1924 in Old...