All Obituaries

 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...

Philip ‘Chipper’ Balicki (58) of Ware, passed away unexpectedly on March 24, 2021. He leaves behind his wife; Cheryl Balicki of almost 34 years, his son Christopher Balicki and wife Nicole Balicki, his daughter Sarah Balicki and Todd Douillard. Chipper was very excited for the arrival of his first grandchild in September. He also leaves behind his two brothers; Peter and Michael Balicki and his sister, Petra Longtine-Balicki. He will be missed by his friends, family and many...

If you never had the honor of calling Joseph Jasiekiewicz "dad", "Papa Joe", or "Dzadziu", you were not as lucky as  those that did.  And, if you never had the pleasure to witness him flash his porch light as you drove away, receive one of his Drakkar Noir scented hugs, or hear one of his jokes, then your days were not nearly as bright as they could have been.  Joseph Jasiekiewicz was born in Wheeling, West Virginia on October 27, 1925 and grew...

Pauline Sophie (Fijol) Gagnon, age 93, passed away suddenly on Thursday afternoon, February 25, 2021 at Harrington Memorial Hospital in Southbridge.  Pauline was born in Ware on June 1, 1927, daughter of the late John and Sophie (Magiera) Fijol of  West Warren.  She was raised and educated in West Warren and was a 1945 Graduate of the former Warren High School.  Pauline met and eventually  married the late Norman E. Gagnon in 1948 at the Holy Cross Polish...

Laura Doris (Santos) Sullivan, age 85, passed away on Friday, February 12, 2021 at Orchard Valley at Wilbraham.  Laura was born in Palmer on September 29, 1935, daughter of the late Antonio and Albertina (Chaves) Santos.  She was raised and educated in Palmer, and was a 1953 Palmer High School Graduate.  Laura was employed for many years as a Telephone Operator for New England Telephone and also for the Palmer Public School System, prior to her retirement.  She was a...

James N. Durand passed away on 2/10/21 at the age of 79. A lifelong native of Warren, he graduated from Warren High School, Holyoke Community College, and attended UMass Amherst. He was proud to have served 4 years in the Marine Corps, earning the rank of Corporal. After retiring from Hardwick Knitted Fabrics, Jim was a substitute teacher at Quaboag Regional High School for 8 years.  Known for his quick wit and sense of humor, he enjoyed hearing people laugh. Jim deeply loved his...

 Philip Roland Phaneuf, age 65, passed away suddenly at his home on Saturday, February 6, 2021.  Philip was born in Ware, Massachusetts on March 6, 1955, beloved son of the late Roland and Doris (Harper) Phaneuf.  He was raised and educated in Ware, and was a 1973 Springfield Technical High School graduate.  Philip was employed by Profiles, Inc. of Bondsville for over 25 years.  Philip was a huge New England Patriots and Boston Red Sox Fan.  Philip leaves...

Lillian P. (Pereira) Graham, age 66, passed away on February 6, 2021  Lillian attended Palmer grammar schools , and then attended the academy of Mt. St. Vincent in New Rochelle NY. , Ursuline Academy in Springfield Ma. , Anna Maria college in Paxton Ma. , and AIC in Springfield.  She worked for the Ware School System most  of her life.  She is pre-deceased by her parents Dr. Louis J Pereira, Jr. and Sarah ( Harold ) Pereira. She is survived by her husband, Michael P....

Jeffrey Joseph Duclos, aged 52, passed away suddenly in his home on Wednesday, January 13, 2021.  He was born in Worcester, Massachusetts on July 31, 1968. Jeffrey graduated from Pathfinder Regional High School in 1986.  For 30 years Jeffrey was employed as a Field Service Engineer, most recently for DMG Mori Seiki prior to retiring in 2016. Jeffrey will be lovingly remembered by those who knew him as a kind-hearted, hard-working man. He had a stubborn streak, but...