North Brookfield - Henry W. Gifford, 83, of North Brookfield died peacefully on Sunday, April 18, 2021.  He passed on to be with his father, “Rejoice with great joy – Nehemiah 12:43”.  For I have gone on to finally find my grandfather, Nehemiah Gifford.   He loved his family in a different way, perhaps not outwardly, but deeply and quietly.  He felt deeply about those who have gone on before.   Henry often talked of his family at work...

Gerard J. Morin, 77, of Brimfield, died on Wednesday, April 14, 2021 at his home following a brief period of declining health.   He leaves his loving wife of nearly 57 years, Janelle N. (Odiorne) Morin; four daughters, Shirley McGann of Phoenix, AZ, Sheila Browne and her husband Dean of Palmer, Sharon Morin of Brimfield, and Shelley Smith and her husband Steve of Hudson, NH; four grandchildren, Austin and Taylor Browne, Thomas Lynds, and P.J. Smith; two sisters, Cecile Smith and Anne...

  Brookfield - Bethany A. (Ray) Roberts, 80, of Brookfield died on Wednesday, April 14, 2021 at St. Mary Health Care Center.   She leaves her loving husband, Donald Roberts; her children, Leslie Roberts and her husband, Thomas Perry of Windham, CT, and Douglas Roberts and his wife Paige of Stanardsville, VA; her two granddaughters, Sara Perry and Cecilia Perry as well as many family and friends.  She was born in Flint, Michigan, daughter of the late Frank and Dorothy...

West Brookfield / Mesa, AZ - Patricia E. (St. Martin) Walsh Stacy, 78, died on Friday, April 9, 2021 at Peaceful and Comfort Assisted Living Home in Mesa, AZ.   A complete obituary will be published once finalized.   Varnum Funeral Home, Inc., 43 East Main St., in West Brookfield is assisting her family with arrangements.  No services are scheduled at this time.   An online guest book is available at varnumfuneralhome.com.

  Warren - Robert H.  Homuth, 78, of Warren, died suddenly, on Wednesday, April 7, 2021 at his home.   He leaves his loving wife of 54 years, Lynette J. Homuth; his son, Steven K. Homuth; his grandchildren, Zachary H. Homuth and Zoe L. Homuth; his sister, Sandra S. Crossland of Wauseon, OH; his faithful dog Yogi, as well as many friends.  Robert is predeceased by his son, Michael, and his two sisters, Louise and Ruth.  He was born in Brooklyn, Ohio, son of the...

Ware - Randy Stanley Topor (Tope), 58, of Ware, passed away on April 5th after a heroic battle with cancer. A lifelong resident of Ware, he attended St. Mary’s School and Ware High School, graduating in 1980. He attended the Police Training Academy in Agawam and was appointed to the Ware Police Department part time in June of 1984 and then full time in July of 1987. Randy was appointed interim sergeant in April of 2015 and remained an officer until his retirement in November of...

  Warren - Crystal J. Hotaling, 58, went home to spend eternity with Jesus, her Savior, on Monday, April 5, 2021 in Vernon, CT, with her family by her side.   She leaves her aunts, uncles and cousins.  She was born in Worcester, daughter of the late Curtis M. and Edith E. (O'Harra) Hotaling and lived 25 years in Worcester before moving to Warren 28 years ago.   Crystal worked as a Records Technician at UNUM Insurance Company, and after 27 years she left her...

Robert L. “Bob” Whitcomb, 75, of Ware, died on Sunday, April 4, 2021 at Quaboag Rehabilitation and Skilled Care Center following a brief illness with cancer.   He leaves his beloved wife of 19 years, Suzanne M. (Ando) Whitcomb, sister, Suellen Stott and her husband Thomas of New Braintree, sisters-in-law, Cheryl Dupre of Murrells Inlet, SC and Laurie Ando of Leominster. He was predeceased by his sister and brother, and brother-in-law, Richard Dupre of Murrells Inlet, SC....

  Ware - Frank L. Edwards, 28, of Ware died on Saturday, April 3, 2021, after being suddenly stricken ill while at work.   He leaves his wife, Emily Edwards and their son, Dakota R. Edwards; his parents, James T. Edwards and his wife Jessica of Ware; his three uncles Adonis Edwards, Raymond Edwards and Frank Edwards, three sisters, Amanda M. Courchesne and her husband Eric, Caryn E. Edwards, and Kimberly Edwards and her fiancé John Rough; his sister-in-law, Shelby Faith...

Ware - Denis P. Noreau, 77, of Ware, died on Wednesday, March 24, 2021 at Baystate Wing Hospital in Palmer following a long struggle with health issues.    He leaves his daughter, Danielle M. Souza and her spouse Chris of Ware; his son, Paul D. Noreau and his wife Patricia of Iowa, as well as two grandchildren, ShyAnne Demers and Payton Souza.  He was born in Ware, son of the late Lionel and Yvonne Foucault and was a life-long resident of the town.   Denis worked as...