All Obituaries

 Donald Leo Simonds, age 76 passed away on Saturday, June 19, 2021 at his home after an illness.  Donald was born in Fitchburg, Massachusetts on July 24, 1944, son of the late Alpheus G. Simonds and Olive M. (Arsenault) Simonds.  He enlisted in the United States Marine Corps in 1962 and served two years.  Donald was forever a proud Marine.  He lived for many years in Fitchburg, prior to residing in Ware for the past 27 years.  Donald held various jobs...

Richard Gauvin age 69, passed away on Thursday, June 17, 2021 at Baystate Wing Hospital in Palmer.  He was born on September 9, 1951 in Southbridge, Massachusetts to the late George Emile Gauvin and the late Germaine (Beaulieu) Gauvin.  He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Darlene (Gratton) Gauvin, sons Jason Gauvin and his wife Andrea of Westfield, Eric Gauvin and his wife Lisa of Ware, and Daryl Gauvin and his partner Michelle of Ware, and several grandchildren.  Richard...

Frederick John Zulkiewicz, age 91, passed away on Monday morning, June 14, 2021 at Baystate Medical Center in Springfield.  Fred was born in Ware on September 19, 1929, a son of the late Joseph and Katherine (Gill) Zulkiewicz.  He was raised and educated in Ware, and graduated from high school in 1947.  Fred enlisted in the United States Air Force on December 1, 1948 and faithfully served his country being Honorably Discharged on September 2, 1952 with the rank of Staff...

Joan M. (Hempel) Szewerenka, age 86, passed away at home on Monday evening, May 31, 2021.  Joan was born in Worcester on April 14, 1935, daughter of the late Carl and Mary Hempel.  She was employed for many years as a nurses aide at St. Vincent Hospital in Worcester.  Joan lived in Sutton, Massachusetts, prior to moving to Belchertown two years ago.  Joan leaves behind her beloved daughter, Theresa Szewerenka, with whom she lived,  a brother, John Hempel, and...

 Myrle Augusta (Grutzmacher) Harriman, age 86, passed away on Sunday, May 30, 2021 at Quaboag Rehabilitation & Skilled Care Center in West Brookfield.  Myrle was born in Chicago, Illinois on March 9, 1935, daughter of the late Arleigh and Catherine (Lohrman) Grutzmacher.  She was raised and educated in Chicago and was a 1953 graduate of Lakeview High School.  Myrle was employed as a nurses aide for over 30 years at the former Union Hospital in Lynn,...

Steven Anthony Berthiaume, age 32, passed away suddenly while traveling for work on Saturday, May 22, 2021 in Canaan Town, New York.  Steven was born in Ware, Massachusetts on August 16, 1988.  He was raised and educated in Warren, Massachusetts and was a 2006 graduate of Pathfinder Regional Technical High School.  Steven enlisted in the United States Army on February 9, 2009 and was Honorably Discharged with the Rank of SPC on June 6, 2012.  He served his country with a...

Patricia Ann (Sweeney) Whitford age 67, of Ware, MA.  Born in Cambridge, gave up the fight on May 6, 2021 at Baystate Wing Hospital with her husband by her side.  She leaves her husband, Henry of Ware, several brothers and sisters in Massachusetts, Maine and Florida, as well as nieces, nephews and friends that were family, along with friends. Patricia, also called Pat, Patti, Patty Cakes and Trish.  She believed in hard work & never ever taking a short cut.  She...

Normand Theodore Mathieu, age 90, passed away at home on Monday, May 3, 2021, with his family by his side.  Normand was born in New Bedford, Massachusetts on January 25, 1931, son of the late Albert Ovila Mathieu and Noella (Chandonet) Mathieu.  He was raised and educated in New Bedford and received a Bachelor of  Science Degree from Southeastern Massachusetts University.  Normand proudly served his country in the United States Air Force during the Korean War.  He...

 In Loving Memory of Joseph J. Motyka, who left this world on April 16, 2021.  He was the son of the late John E. Motyka, and his mother, Ann (Cebula) Motyka.  He leaves his daughter, Amara Motyka, his brother, Thomas E. Motyka, and his sisters, Tammy Ann Carver and Laurie Ann Wilkinson.  He was predeceased by his brother, Johnny Motyka.  Joe also leaves behind his girlfriend, Amanda Cristina, along with a special friend, Elaine Motyka.  Joe loved all...

Joseph Wladyslaw Rzeznik, age 84, beloved husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, passed away on April 14, 2021 at Baystate Hospital in Springfield.  Joseph was born in Podlipie, Poland on June 2, 1936, son of the late Michael and Maria Rzeznik.  He was raised and educated in Poland, and emigrated to the United States of America in 1964.  Joseph was educated in Poland as a Mechanical Engineer, he applied that knowledge for over 30 years as the Forman for the...