John M. Vadnais

Ware - John “Maurice” Vadnais, 92, of Ware, Massachusetts passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, December 9, 2025, surrounded by his family. He was born in Lange-Gardien de Rouville, Canada on December 27, 1932, son of William and Herminie (Briere) Vadnais. He leaves behind his devoted wife of 67 years Ruth (Watson) Vadnais and their 7 children, Cynthia Mulhare and husband Michael of Radford, VA, Joseph and wife Marcia of Ware, Carl and wife Lori of Pleasant Hill, CA, Janet Neffinger and husband Stephen of Ware, William and Wife Maureen of Pleasant Hill, CA, John Paul and wife Janice of Ramsey, NJ, and Jack and wife Catherine of Agawam, along with 21 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren.

He was one of 17 children, and he leaves behind his sisters Marion Kozlik, Madeleine Mouser, and Rachel Mace. He was predeceased by Dafrose Vadnais, Blanche, Edmond, Robert, Louise Biron, Pauline Biron, Eugene, Paul, Theresa Laplante, Irene McGrath, Annette Desjardins, William, Jr. and David.

John served in the United States Navy for four years during the Korean War on the aircraft carriers USS Leyte and USS Wasp. Following his service, he worked for Fontaine Brothers as a carpenter and superintendent for over 30 years. He spent many hours volunteering in the Ware community in many roles including commissioner of the youth football league, coaching Babe Ruth baseball, etc. He was an avid fan of his children’s sports teams as well as the New England Patriots and Boston Red Sox.

After his retirement 31 years ago, his energy turned into playing golf, and he was known at Dunroamin CC as the commissioner of the Morning Moaners. He loved spending time in his garden, taking care of his family and various farm animals. He could fix anything. With the help of his brothers and brothers-in-laws, he built the family home 62 years ago. You could always find him helping his children with their homes and other projects. John loved the time he spent with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren, his eyes would light up, and his smile would grow bigger when they visited him. John was a very special man and was loved by everyone.

Calling hours for John will be held in the Charbonneau Funeral Home, 30 Pleasant St., in Ware on Thursday, December 18, 2025, from 5:00 to 7:00 pm. His Funeral Mass will be held on Friday, December 19, 2025, at 11AM in All Saint’s Church, 17 North St. in Ware. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in his name to the Tunnel to Towers Foundation@ T2T.org. An online tribute page is available at charbonneaufh.com