Kelsey R. Roach, 31, of Ware, passed away on Saturday, April 6, 2024 at Baystate Wing Hospital.   Kelsey was born at Mary Lane Hospital in Ware on January 16, 1993, to her loving and devoted parents, David N. and Kimberly A. Roach of Ware, whom she leaves behind. She also leaves the love of her life, her son, Eli LaBier; her brother, Jonah Roach; her grandmother, Norma Roach of Cudjoe Key, FL; her grandparents, Jean and Robert Messier of Ware; as well as her niece, Schayleigh Young...

North Brookfield – It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our daughter, sister and friend, Paige Elizabeth Smith, on November 24, 2023. She leaves behind her loving family, her mother Rita Auchy of Agawam, her brother Brian and wife Jaime of West Springfield, her sister Ericka and husband Neil of Worcester, England and her sister-in-law Tracy and husband Paul of West Springfield. She leaves her much loved nieces and nephews Trent and Leannah of Worcester, England and...

John Joseph Therrien, 93, passed away peacefully in the early hours of April 3rd, 2024. Born in 1931 to his parents Emmanuel and Catherine Therrien in Swanton, VT, John was the oldest of six.  Just shy of his 21st birthday, John entered the Airforce and spent his time in the service working as a Radio Control Operator while seizing the opportunity to travel to Greenland. Upon his return to the US, he met Barbara, the best friend of his sister Kathy. The two dated for six months and...

Ware - Kathryn Ann “Kay” (Kanevski) Deslauriers, a longtime resident of Ware, passed away peacefully at her home on Wednesday, April 3, 2024 at the age of 90 surrounded by her loving family. Born in Brockton, MA she was the daughter of the late Anthony and Helen (Grimes) Kanevski.   She leaves her loving husband of 71 years, Paul A Deslauriers of Ware; her daughter, Lee Ann Martins (Bruce) of Cortland, NY; her son, Michael P. Deslauriers of Ware; her daughter, Susan...

Ware - Mary L. (Derosier) Dugay, 80, of Ware, died on Saturday, March 30, 2024 at her home. She leaves her husband of 61 years, William C. Dugay Jr.; her daughter, Dawn Bouchard and her husband Larry of Ware, her son Jesse and his wife Susan of Ware, and her daughter Sherry and her husband James of Arcadia, Florida. She also leaves her grandchildren, Kelly, Rebecca, Joshua, Jacqueline, Derek as well as her great-grandchildren, Keegan and Elijah. She was born in Ware, daughter of the late...

West Warren - Geraldine A. “Gerry” (Young) McKeon, 84, of West Warren, passed away on Saturday, March 23, 2024 at Hartford Hospital.   She leaves behind her loving husband, Edward T. “Tom” McKeon; her beloved son, Edward T. McKeon, Jr.; her brother, Edmund Young of Brookfield; her sister, Joan Hebert of North Brookfield; as well as several nieces and nephews.  She was predeceased by her brother, Robert Young; and by her sister, Elaine Berube.  She was...

Warren - Michael D. "Chuck" Levine of Warren passed away peacefully on March 21 at Brigham and Women's hospital after a period of declining health.   He leaves his loving partner of 27 years Daniel J. Jordan Jr; his loving daughter, Taylor and her partner Andrew; his son, Joshua and his wife Alexandra; his daughter Morgan; his sisters, Jean Teague and her husband James, Deborah Fabiano and her husband James, and Denise Davis, all of Maine; as well as many nieces,...

Gilbertville - Linda A. (Pluta) Soltys, 73, of Gilbertville, passed away on Wednesday, March 20, 2024 surrounded by her loving family at home.   She leaves her daughter, Shelley A. Pratt, her husband, Brian and his daughter Miranda; her son, Chad E. Soltys and his fiancee, Christine LeGrand; as well as her beloved granddogs, “loyal side kick” Chance, Lola, and Penny.  She was born in Ware, daughter of the late Edward and Helen (Sierakowski) Pluta.   Linda began her time in the...

Gilbertville - Joshua Rene Kemp - born August 23, 1994, was tragically taken from us on March 16, 2024, at the age of 29. Josh was born overcoming incredible odds fighting for his life from the very beginning of what would become an amazing life cut way too short. Josh as a newborn endured open-heart surgery and was able to do more with his repaired heart in his limited time than most do in an entire lifetime. He was a graduate of Tantasqua High School. Josh loved the Red Sox, Pittsburg...

Ware - David P. Wheeler better known to many as “Goofy,”  age 66, died unexpectedly at home, in Ware, Massachusetts on Friday, March 15th 2024. David was a husband, father and friend. He leaves his wife of 21 years, Linda A. Wheeler; his sons, Jeremy D. Wheeler and Corey M. Wheeler both of Ware; four daughters, Christy D. Wheeler, Jessica R. Wheeler, Amy L. Wheeler and her spouse Kim Fish, and Brandie A. Wheeler. He was predeceased by his first wife, Rebecca Ann (McKay)...