Gilbertville - Raymond J. Plouffe, 87, of Gilbertville, died on Friday, June 14, 2019 at Quaboag Rehabilitation and Skilled Care Center.   He leaves his cousins, Ed Ostiguy and Theresa Mongeau of Gilbertville. He was predeceased by his brother, Paul R. Plouffe.  Ray was born in Gilbertville, son of the late Joseph H. and Corinne (Bousquet) Plouffe, and was a life-long resident of the town.   Raymond worked as a knitting machine operator at Ware Knitters for several years,...

Ware - Genevieve B. (Bator) Keating, 103, of Ware, died on Monday, June 10, 2019 at Baystate Wing Hospital.   She leaves her long-time friend, Judith E. Aversa of Ware, and several nieces and nephews.  She was predeceased by her husband of 28 years, Thomas E. Keating in 1967, as well as her sisters, Helen York and Frances Bator, and her brother, Edwin Bator.  She was born in Ware in 1915, daughter of the late Walter and Honorata (Padol) Bator.   Genevieve graduated...

Ware - Peter R. Hanifin, 80, of Ware passed away on Saturday, June 8, 2019 at home.   He leaves his loving wife of 58 years, Beverly J. (Sporbert) Hanifin of Ware, three daughters, Beth Ligawiec of Ware, Karla-Jo Lapointe and her husband Joseph of Chicopee, and Pamela Kozlik and her husband David of Ware; five grandchildren, Brian and Emily-Jo Ligawiec of Ware, Heidi Mardirosian of West Brookfield, Michael Mezzetti of Chicopee, and Ian Kozlik, a member of the United States Marine...

Hardwick - Christopher L. Eldredge, 52, of Hardwick died on Thursday, June 6, 2019 at his home with his loving and caregiving family by his side following a long illness.   He leaves his wife of 12 years, Shannon C. (Bowren) Eldredge; his wonderful children, Christopher H. Eldredge and Erin R. Eldredge; his four sisters, Laurie J. Calkins and her husband Charles of Danville, NH,  Deann L. Caron and her husband Robert of New Braintree, Caryn R. Eldredge and Deborah K. Howe both of...

Gilbertville - Steven R. Estridge, Jr., 36, of Gilbertville, died on Thursday, May 30, 2019 at Baystate Mary Lane Hospital with his family by his side.   He leaves his loving wife, Brandi (Arsenault) Estridge of Gilbertville; his daughter, Rylee Estridge and son Chase Estridge; his father, Steven R. Estridge, Sr. and his wife Pamela of Monson; his mother, Sharon E. Estridge and her husband Tom Jacques of Gilbertville; his four sisters, Michele Wagner and her husband Dan, Melissa...

Francis J. Cote, 85, of Ludlow, formerly of Westhampton, passed away peacefully, on Thursday, May 30, at home after a period of declining health. He was born on July 18, 1933 in Easthampton, to the late Louis and Mary (Lawler) Cote. He grew up in Easthampton and attended local schools. He was employed at the former National Felt Company, now National Nonwovens for many years, retiring in 1998. He and his wife, the former Lillian Rusin, were married on October 20, 1956. Sadly, she...

Brookfield, MA - William "Bill" Paul Richardson, 63, died on Thursday, May 23, 2019 at home. He leaves his wife of 36 years Donna M. (Paulsen) Richardson and his daughter Melinda A. Richardson. He is predeceased by his mother Marie R. (Hansen) Richardson Gardell and her husband Norman "Chic" Gardell. Bill was born on May 15, 1956 and grew up in Auburn, MA. He went to Auburn High School where he played league hockey and joined the Marine Corps. after graduation. He was...

New Braintree - Jennifer L. (Moryl) Howe, 47, of New Braintree died suddenly on Wednesday, May 22, 2019 at Baystate Mary Lane Hospital.   She leaves her son, Joshua D. Howe of New Braintree; her father, Donald Moryl of Gilbertville; her mother, Virginia Roadcap of Middleburg, PA; two sisters, Ginger Lynch and her companion Ken Howe, and Melissa Nimtz and her husband Jason; her best friend of 34 years, Dave Uracius, her companion, Keith Rojcewicz, many other relatives and friends, and...

Warren - Rose M. (Desmarais) Bessette, 68,  passed away at home, May 22, 2019 with her loving family by her side.   She was born in Holyoke on April 27, 1951 to the late Ruth E. (Trombley) Mason and is survived by her father John Mason of Brimfield.   Rose enjoyed reading, gardening, watching the birds, feeding her bearded dragon, Rango, and spending time with Tammie.   She leaves two daughters; Danielle Bessette and her life partner Chris Judd of Warren with whom...

Warren - Kathleen L. (Melvin) Bruni, 63, of Warren died on Tuesday, May 21, 2019 at Wingate in Worcester in the loving company of her brother Tom Melvin after a long battle with MS.   She leaves her son, David D. Bruni and his wife Jammie of West Brookfield;  two brothers, Kevin Melvin and his wife Teresa of West Warren and Thomas P. Melvin and his partner Debbie Carlson of Wales; granchildren, Calagen, Ian and Fiona Bruni of West Brookfield; nephews, Travis Melvin of Liecester...