Obituary notices, week of June 22, 2026 through June 28, 2026
Two North Brookfield obituaries were published during the week of June 22–28, 2026: Berard, Anna (died June 22, 2026, age 86) and McMenemy, Sandra L. (died June 23, 2026, age 74). No publicly noted professional or civic role was specified in the available source text for either individu…
This column carries notices for 2 North Brookfield-resident obituaries published this week, as posted by Pillsbury Funeral Home and Kelly Cremation & Funeral Care.
Anna Berard, 86, of North Brookfield, Massachusetts, died on June 22, 2026. She was predeceased by her husband Leon E. Berard; her son-in-law Ralph Nichols; her siblings Axle "Pete" Peterson, Arlen "Tuffy" Peterson, and Agnes StCyr (Peterson); and her parents Alick Peterson and Theora Peterson (Mundell). She is survived by her children Jesse L. Berard and Marlene Nichols; her grandchildren Shannon Nichols and Nicole Nichols; her brother Arthur "Butch" Peterson of North Brookfield; four great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. A graveside service is scheduled for Thursday, July 9, 2026, at 11:00 AM at Brookfield Cemetery, 43 W Main St, Brookfield, MA 01506. Memorial donations may be made to the Rise Above Foundation (weriseabove.org) per the family's wishes. Full obituary at Echovita: https://www.echovita.com/us/obituaries/ma/north-brookfield/anna-berard-21727615
Sandra L. McMenemy, 74, of North Brookfield, Massachusetts, died on June 23, 2026. She was born in Worcester, Massachusetts. She was predeceased by her parents Frederick Flint and Alberta Flint; her siblings Judith Houlihan, Linda Roy, and Lawrence Flint; and her son Michael Dombrowski. She is survived by her husband John "Jack" J. McMenemy Sr.; her daughter Michelle Buzzell; her grandson Trentin; her grandchildren Kenneth McMenemy (Lisa), David McMenemy (Rachel), John McMenemy Jr. (Andi), Mark Dombrowski (Jennifer), and Kelli Whewell (Jared); and five great-grandchildren. Service information was not listed in the available source. Full obituary at Echovita: https://www.echovita.com/us/obituaries/ma/north-brookfield/sandra-mcmenemy-21743930
Notices compiled from Legacy.com, Echovita, and North Brookfield Patch.
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