Rene O. Lambert, 85, of West Brookfield and former long time resident of North Brookfield, passed away on Saturday, May 27, 2023 at UMass Mem. Med. Center - University Campus following a sudden illness.   He leaves his daughters, Renee Lambert of Sequim, WA and LeeAnn King and her husband George of Hardwick; his sons, Donald Ryel and his wife Donna of West Brookfield, Ronald Ryel and his wife Lori of North Brookfield and Richard Lambert of Holland; 14 grandchildren, 11...

Theresa Y. (LaComb) Casey, 96, of West Brookfield passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 24, 2023 at Quaboag Rehabilitation and Skilled Care Center.  She was born in North Grosvenordale, daughter of the late Joseph A. and Marie B. Beaumier on April 6, 1927.   Theresa leaves her daughters, LuAnn McKeon of Spencer and Betty Ann Casey of Spencer.  She will be missed by her grandchildren, John, Caitlin, and 4 great-grandchildren. Theresa will also be mourned by her many nieces...

Ware - Justine  L. (Braun) Marsland, 87, of Ware passed away on Saturday, May 20, 2023. She was born in Luxembourg, Europe, to the late Jean-Pierre and Catherine Braun-Zimmer on January 12, 1936. Lydie leaves her five children: daughter, Cathy (Petracone) and her husband Paul of Ware, sons, Bob and his wife Lillie of Hampden, "her Freddy" and his wife Kim of Ware, Richard of Belle Vernon, PA, and George and his wife Annette of Belle Vernon, PA. Lydie will be greatly missed by...

North Brookfield - Jacqueline Edith (Child) Gifford passed away peacefully in her home on May 18, 2023 at the age of 85.  She was a loving wife, mother, sister, aunt and friend.  For many years, Jackie was involved in 4-H and women’s fellowship at the First Congregational Church.  She enjoyed everyday adventures, vacationing and especially going on cruises.  She was a talented dancer, participating in local round and square dance events, along with ballroom dancing...

North Brookfield - Shirley M. Morrissette, 89, of North Brookfield passed away at home on Tuesday, May 16, 2023. She was the wife of the late Arthur E. Morrissette, who she was married to for 54 years. She was born to the late Jamie Lawrence and the late Viola (Dunlop) Swindlehurst on January 8, 1934. She leaves her sister, Anne Kupiek of Ware, her niece Cheryl, nephew James Sweeney and family, and many other nieces and nephews. Shirley will be mourned by caregiver and dear friend, Karen...

West Brookfield - Juliette A. (Racicot) Wright, 96, of West Brookfield died on Friday, May 5, 2023 at Quaboag Rehabilitation and Skilled Care Center.   She leaves her daughter, Dianne G. Bergeron of West Warren, her sons, Edward Wright and Ronald Wright both of Montana; and her sister, Rita Eledridge of Missouri. Juliette was predeceased by her husband, John E. Wright, her brother, David Racicot and her sister, Bonnie Dumore. She was born in Springfield, daughter of the late Joseph...

Oakham - Alden Wayne Brodmerkle, 89, of Oakham passed away at home on Friday, May 5, 2023. He was born on August 8, 1933 to the late Richard and Helen (Fessenden) Brodmerkle. He will forever be missed by his wife of 67 years, Virginia (Rutherford) Brodmerkle of Oakham. Alden will be mourned by his children, Alden Brodmerkle Jr. of New Braintree, Barbara Brodmerkle of New Mexico, Margaret Brodmerkle of Oakham and Richard Brodmerkle of Oakham. Alden is also survived by his grandchildren,...

North Brookfield - Barbara D. Pierce, 89, of North Brookfield, died peacefully on Tuesday, May 2, 2023 at Quaboag Rehabilitation and Skilled Care Center after a short illness. She leaves her son, Brian E. Pierce and his wife Janet A. of New Braintree; her grandson, Jeremy E. Pierce and his girlfriend AlyssaBeth Heller of Brookfield; two great-grandchildren, Joseph and Autumn; her sister, Helen Hart of North Brookfield, and her sister-in-law, Norma Cernauskas of North Brookfield.  She...

Brookfield / Colorado Springs, CO - Jesse M. Fimian, 25, a cadet with the United States Air Force Academy, passed away suddenly on Sunday, April 30, 2023, in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Jesse was born in Logan, Utah, and lived most of his life in Brookfield, Massachusetts.  He graduated from Tantasqua Regional High School in 2016.  During high school, he enlisted in the Air National Guard at Barnes Airport National Guard in Westfield, Massachusetts, where he began his Air Force...

North Brookfield - Holly Stackpole Smith, 73, of North Brookfield, died on Saturday morning, April 29, 2023 at her home surrounded by her family. She leaves her husband of 46 years, Jeffrey Smith; her daughter, Jamie Richardson and her husband Jeff of North Brookfield; her son, Jesse Smith and his wife Stacie of Red Hook, New York; five grandchildren, Nash Richardson, and Emma, Charlotte, Sawyer, and Beckett Smith.  She also leaves her sister, Jill Stolgitis of Hardwick, and many...