Darrilyn Alfonso Hover
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Darrilyn Rae Alfonso Hover, 70, of Pittsfield, died Wednesday, August 18, 2021, in the comfort of her home. Born in Pittsfield on April 29, 1951, to the late Bernard Kern and Patricia Tracy Kern, she was educated in Pittsfield Public Schools.
She was employed as a private caregiver and as a salesperson in the Doors and Windows Department of Home Depot. Darrilyn cherished time with her six grandchildren and was elated to welcome her first great-grandchild in June of this year.
A dedicated and compassionate animal lover, she often opened her home to strays. In her spare time, she enjoyed painting and computer gaming.
Darrilyn is survived by her children, Frank Alfonso Jr. (Sarah) of Dalton, Adam J. Alfonso and Kristalyn S. Alfonso, all of Pittsfield; as well as her siblings, Arthur Kern (Patricia), Eric Kern (Mary-Catherine) and Tracy Parise (Eric), also all of Pittsfield. Additionally, she leaves behind her dear friends Susan Sawler of New Jersey and Patrick Bashara of Pittsfield. She is predeceased by her husband, Robert Hover, and her son, Ian Welch.
Funeral Notice:
Services for Darrilyn Alfonso Hover will be private. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Eleanor Sonsini Animal Shelter or Shriners Hospital for Crippled Children in her memory in care of the Dwyer-Wellington Funeral Home, 220 East Street, Pittsfield, MA 01201. Please visit www.dwyerfuneral.com to leave condolences and remembrances.