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Shirley Alice (Degere) Remillard, 96 of North Adams, MA died on Tuesday September 20, 2022 at North Adams Commons. She was born in Adams, MA on June 15, 1926, a daughter of Alfred and Yvonne (Johnson) Degere. She attended Adams schools. In her younger years, Shirley worked at Sprague Electric Co. She was primarily a homemaker and was devoted to her family. She was a communicant of St. Elizabeth of Hungary Church. Shirley enjoyed bowling, cross stitching, ice skating and reading. She was an avid Boston Red Sox baseball fan. She was the widow of Donat Remi Remillard who died on June 10, 2000. They were married on November 30, 1946. Survivors include one daughter- Lisa A....

Robert Alfred Sweet, 94, of Williamstown, died on the hill where he was born and raised on Tuesday, September 20, 2022, surrounded by his loving family. He was the son of Ernest and Cynthia (Elmers) Sweet. Robert attended Broad Brook School and Williamstown High School. He served in the U. S. Army and was a decorated veteran of the Korean War. When he returned home he worked for 30 years at General Cable and then for 20 years for the Highway Department for the Town of Williamstown. Robert married the former Helen Johnson on June 25, 1955 and together they raised their five loving children on Henderson Road. Robert was active in local veterans affairs as a member of the Board...

Alcide Joseph Bullett Sr., 74, of North Adams died on Friday September 16, 2022 at his home surrounded by his loving family after a long and courageous battle with cancer. Alcide was born on May 15, 1948 in North Adams, MA a son of the late Arthur J & Dorothy Alice (Clairmont) Bullett. Sid attended St. Joseph's High School and graduated with the class of 1966. He then attended St. Joseph College in Bennington, VT. He was a decorated veteran of the US Navy Vietnam Era. Sid was a tax examiner for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts for 35 years. Sid was a family man and a provider. Nothing brought him more joy than providing for his family, and spending time with them in his home. His...

Alice M. (Haddad) Joseph, 96 of North Adams died peacefully on Friday, September 16, 2022 at Berkshire Medical Center surrounded by her loving family. She was born in North Adams on August 20, 1926 daughter of the late Harry Miller and Melvina (Joseph) Haddad. She attended schools in North Adams and graduated from St. Joseph's High School. Alice was first employed by Sprague Electric Company and later worked at the Cafeteria at St. Joseph's High School, Williams College and MCLA. Alice was a longtime and loyal communicant of St. Elizabeth of Hungary Church. Above all, Alice was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother. Alice was predeceased by her husband, Samuel Louis Joseph whom she...

Kyle Richard Pellerin, 44, of Drury, MA died on Saturday September 10, 2022 as a result of a motorcycle accident. Kyle was born in North Adams on September 6, 1978 a son of Richard William Pellerin and the late Judith Ann (Nichols) Pellerin. Kyle graduated from McCann High School Electricity Program. He was employed by the city of Pittsfield as an electrician for many years. Kyle had a passion for the outdoors. He enjoyed riding his motorcycle, rebuilding engines, snowmobiling, driving around the yard with his grandson Brady on the four-wheeler, and spending time with his family. Kyle was always there to offer a hand to anyone. Kyle leaves his beloved wife, Heidi (Lewis) Pellerin...

Robert Edward LaForest, 70, of North Adams, died unexpectedly Tuesday evening, September 6, 2022, at Berkshire Medical Center, with his children and grandchildren by his side. Born in North Adams on May 10, 1952, he was the eldest of seven children of Herman Edward and Helene Rose (Bourdon) LaForest. He grew up in the Greylock section of North Adams, attended local schools, and was graduated from Drury High School in 1970. He attended the University of Massachusetts at Amherst before enlisting in the United States Navy. He attended Nuclear Power School and served at sea from 1971 to 1977. Following his military service, he was graduated from North Adams State College with a degree in...

Nancy (Mazza) Gaudette, 80 of Williamstown, MA died on Thursday, September 6, 2022 at her home. Nancy was born in North Adams, MA on November 21, 1941, a daughter of Samuel and Stacia (Wojnicki) Mazza. She attended North Adams schools and was a 1960 graduate of Drury High School. Nancy received her Bachelor of Arts degree at Our Lady of the Elm's in Chicopee, MA, where she majored in history and had an education minor. She further obtained a Master in Education from North Adams State College. She taught four years at Cheshire Elementary School and for twenty-two years at Johnson School in North Adams. Nancy married Raymond E. Gaudette, Jr. on July 15, 1978 at St. Anthony's...

Stanley L. Brown, 88, passed away on September 4, 2022 at home with his wife by his side following several years of declining health. Stan was born February 12, 1934, to Harold E. Brown and Sarah Bell (Gifford) Brown, both of Florida, MA. He graduated from a one room elementary school on Florida Mt and graduated from Drury High School in 1951. He received an associate's degree from the Stockbridge School of Agriculture in 1953. Following graduation, he worked as a carpenter with Eugene Mullette, before being drafted into the Army from 1956 - 1958 where he served with the 101st Airborne. Following his discharge he again worked with Eugene Mullette constructing many buildings in town. He...

Mary Iris (Barrett) DiLorenzo, 97 of Clarksburg, MA died on Sunday, September 4, 2022 at Williamstown Commons. She was born in North Adams, MA on February 6, 1925, a daughter of William J. Barrett, Sr., and Pauline (Brassard) Barrett. Iris attended local schools and was a graduate of St. Joseph's High School. She was last employed for twenty years as an internal auditor at the North Adams Hoosac Savings Bank. Iris was an active communicant of St. Elizabeth of Hungary Church, where she served as a Eucharistic Minister, and was a member of the Parish Council and St. Anthony Rosary Society. Iris was a member of the Clarksburg Council on Aging and the Retired Women's Bowling League....

Jerry (Tyler) Delisle died September 3, 2022 after a short illness. He was born in North Adams, MA on October 14, 1933, the son of William and Albertine (Rougeau) Delisle. He attended local schools and was a graduate of Drury High School & later attended NASC/MCLA As a young man, Jerry always loved country music. He took guitar lessons at the age of ten; by fourteen he was playing on radio and for dances in the local area. He was also a songwriter and a singer, and he recorded two of his own songs in 1982 on the Topaz Record Label. He went by the name of "Tyler" since the age of eighteen. Jerry enjoyed playing his guitar and singing with his wife, Jean. They played at family...

Gertrude (Trudy) Elaine Churchill (n?e Glasby), 80, of Williamstown, MA, passed away on Friday, September 2, 2022 surrounded by her three children: Alissa Churchill of New York, NY, Anne Corbosiero of Simsbury, CT, and Charles Churchill of Williamstown, MA. In addition to her children, she is survived by a brother: Dwight (Bud) Glasby of Woodbridge, VA; a sister: Kathleen Hall of Warrensburg, NY; two sisters-in-law: Joanne Sylvester and Susan Bernardy, both of Williamstown; two sons-in-law: Thomas Carley and Michael Corbosiero; a daughter-in-law: Tammy Churchill; six grandchildren: Ian and David Carley, Christopher and Allison Corbosiero, and James and Henry Churchill; as well as extended...

Marilyn Ward Coll died of natural causes on August 27, 2022, at Williamstown Commons Nursing Home. She was born January 24, 1933, in Irvington, NJ. A child of Catherine Rowley and Thomas Ward, both Irish immigrants, Marilyn grew up in Bloomfield, NJ, and earned a scholarship to Barnard College. After graduating in 1954, she married John Marshall and had three children. In 1959 she became a widow and subsequently met and married Francis Coll. Together they moved to Williamstown, right down the street from Mr. Coll's employer, then brand-new Mt. Greylock High School. They became enamored of the beautiful Berkshires, and never left. Like many women of her generation, Marilyn was primarily a...

Ernest E. Therrien, 91, passed away on August 24 2022 at North Adams Commons in North Adams. He was born on July 31 1931 in North Adams to parents Archie and Delina Therrien. Ernest grew up in North Adams, MA. He attended St. Joe School in North Adams. Ernest began work at an early age to help support his family. He worked at General Electric and he retired in 1993 after 25 years. Ernest married Mary Segala on July 29 1958 in North Adams. They were happily married for 64 years. Ernest was a member of St. Elizabeth of Hungary church. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, watching the Boston Red Sox, Saratoga Race course and most of all a diehard New England Patriots fan. Ernest is...

Mary (Wallace) Taylor 81, passed away at home on August 20,2022. Mary was born in Scotland and was the daughter of Robert and Anne (Mullen) Wallace. Mary married Carl R. Taylor in 1965 and dedicated her life to taking care of her family and home. Her beloved husband Carl predeceased her in 2019. Mary enjoyed sewing, cooking, and traveling. She also loved spending time with her six grandchildren. Survivors include her three children and their spouses: Laura (Todd) Mayer of Bellows Falls Vermont, Kimberly (Paul) Orzechowski of Hawley Massachusetts, and Eric R. Taylor of Stamford Vermont. Services will be private and at the convenience of the family. To add to the Book of Memories, please...

Michael Anthony Deep, 73 of North Adams, MA died on Saturday August 20, 2022 at Bay State Medical Center in Springfield, MA. Mike loved life and fought hard to the very end. He was born in North Adams, MA on July 21, 1949, a son of Tony Michael Deep and Anna Barbara (Handy) Deep. He graduated from St. Joseph's High School with the class of 1967 and from North Adams State College in 1973 with a BA in History. Mike was a licensed insurance and real estate agent and founded Deep Associates Insurance Agency Inc. In 2013, he fulfilled his life-long dream of owning a golf course and poured his heart and soul into operating Waubeeka Golf Links in Williamstown, MA with visions of...

Lorin Albert Jangrow, 92 of Adams, MA died Thursday August 18, 2022 at Berkshire Medical Center. He was born in Westfield MA on August 14, 1930, the only child of Albert Joseph and Elizabeth M. (Swochak) Jangrow. Lorin grew up in North Adams and attended schools there. He often recounted Ms. Cooper's challenging fourth grade class at Mark Hopkins. He graduated from Drury High School in the class of 1948. Lorin wore many hats professionally. His work career began at JC Penny in North Adams at the age of 13. He held many positions at Sprague Electric Company, which included a role as an X ray detection specialist for industrial spying. Lorin spent time at General Electric in...

Larry Joseph Lord Sr., 84 of Pownal died on Sunday, August 14, 2022 at Center for Living & Rehab in Bennington, Vermont. Larry was born in North Adams, MA on December 9, 1937 a son of the late Larry & Lillian (Senecal) Clark. He attended schools in North Adams. Larry was a veteran of the Korean Conflict in the Air Force for 14 1/2 years. He was also a member of the National Guard for several years in Adams and Bennington, Vt. Larry was employed at several Mills as a supervisor for many years and last employed as a self employed Carpenter servicing the Southern Vermont Area and Berkshire County. He was a member of the American Legion Post # 90 & VFW Post # 996 in North...

John "Jack" Arthur Dietze Jr., 84 of Williamstown died suddenly and unexpectedly on Saturday August 13, 2022 at the Vermont Veterans Home in Bennington. He was born in La Jolla, CA on September 22, 1937 a son of the late John Arthur & Evelyn (Lyman) Dietze and his devoted stepmother Joan (MacDonald) Dietze. Jack attended the Eaglebrook School and Deerfield Academy. He graduated from Williams College in 1959 as an Art History major intending to enroll in architecture school after his military service. At Williams, Jack ran cross country, played hockey and tennis his freshman year, and participated in the Williams Outing Club, the Yacht Club and the Sports Car Club. He is remembered...

David Francis Woodin, 74, of Adams, MA died Friday August 12, 2022 at Berkshire Medical Center. He was born in Pittsfield, MA on July 7, 1948, the son of Francis E. and Bertha (Hillman) Woodin. David graduated from Lee High School. He was a veteran of the US Army during the Vietnam Era. He was a self-employed logger David leaves his companion, Jane E. Jones of Adams and a sister, Carol Bilotta of Otis, MA. He also leaves 3 nephews, cousins, and friends. Funeral Notice: Services for David Woodin will be Friday August 26, 2022 at 1:00 PM at FLYNN & DAGNOLI-MONTAGNA HOME FOR FUNERALS WEST CHAPELS, 521 West Main St. North Adams, MA. Burial will be in Houghton Cemetery in...

Harry E. Sherman, Jr. age 85, of Williamstown, died at home Monday, August 8, 2022, following several years of declining health. His parents, Harry, Sr. and Marjorie (O'Dell) Sherman predeceased him in Bethel, CT. Harry graduated from Somers Central School in Somers, New York where he was an All-Star Athlete, especially skilled in baseball. Though he didn't have a college degree, he was well educated, taking spare-time courses at U-Conn, U-Bridgeport, and the Institute of Design and Construction, specializing in mechanical design. Harry worked for Gar Kenyon, Corp where he received awards for his work. When the company consolidated with a firm in New Haven, CT, he and his wife, Sybil (Meyer)...

A Liturgy of Christian Burial for Barbara Jean (Downey) Macksey of North Adams who died August 5, 2022 will be celebrated Wednesday September 21, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Elizabeth Church, North Adams. Burial will follow in the family plot in Southview Cemetery. A celebration of her life will follow at Historic Campground in North Adams, MA. To add to the Book of Memories, please visit flynndagnolifuneralhomes.com.