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Theresa Lorraine (Lemoine) Comeau, 96, of Adams, MA, died Thursday April 11, 2024 at Berkshire Medical Center. She was born in Adams on December 6, 1927 to the late Peter and Antoinette (Leonard) Lemoine. Theresa attended Notre Dame School and graduated from the former Adams High School in 1946. After school, she worked at Bright Water Paper Company for 13 years until retiring to raise her family. On September 18, 1954 Theresa married Francis Comeau. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. Theresa was a very active member of the Catholic community churches of Adams. She was a communicant of St. John Paul II at Notre Dame des Sept Douleurs Church. There, she was...

Ronald Joseph Franzoni, 88 of North Adams died on Friday, April 5, 2024 at North Adams Commons. He was born in North Adams on June 22, 1935, a son of the late Claudio Geno Franzoni and Delia (Morin) Franzoni. Ron attended Haskins School and graduated from Drury High School with the class of 1954. He was the proud owner operator of the Mohawk Tavern in North Adams for forty-five years, before retiring in 2013. He also owned Zachary's NiteClub in Lake George for ten years, and prior to the Mohawk Tavern purchase, he owned and operated Ronnie's Grill in North Adams for a decade. Ron and Barbara owned multiple rental properties in the community over many years. A hard worker from a...

Mary Lou (Ellis) Levanos, 66 of Clarksburg died Friday March 29, 2024 from complications with her struggles from COPD. She passed in the loving arms of her husband and son. Mary Lou was born in North Adams on October 23, 1957 a daughter of the late Thomas R. & Mary (Joseph) Ellis. She graduated from Saint Joseph High school and was employed by the North Adams Housing Authority and later as the manager of Brickyard Terrace. On June 23rd, 1983 she married the love of her life, Jeffrey Levanos and together they shared 41 years of marriage. After the birth of her son, she devoted her life to being a mom and taking jobs as teachers' aides to be able to be home when her son Joe came home...

Professor John Michael Hyde obituary On Thursday, March 28, 2024, John Michael Hyde, Brown Professor of History, Emeritus, at Williams College, passed away peacefully in his home at Sweetwood Retirement Community in Williamstown, MA. He was 93 years old. John was born on June 16, 1930 in Wichita, KS to parents George A. Hyde and Helen McCarthy Hyde. He was the third of five children, which included older brother George, sister Elizabeth and younger brothers, Arthur and Steve. In June 1948, John graduated from Tower Hill School, a private day school in Wilmington, DE, and entered Williams College that fall. While John's college career was interrupted by a stint in the U.S. Navy...

Virginia Josephine (Cellana) Mulder, 91 of Clarksburg died on Monday, March 25, 2024 at Williamstown Commons. Virginia was born in Manhattan, New York on September 21, 1932 a daughter of the late Gedeone and Mary (Scime) Cellana. She attended grammar school at Our Lady of Perpetual Help School in Lindenhurst, New York. She attended our Lady of the Rosary Academy High School in Amityville, New York. Virginia attended Brown's Business School in Jamaica, New York. She graduated Valedictorian of her class. Virginia's first job was working in Manhattan as a secretary. She later worked at Fairchild Air Craft and Grumman Aircraft. Virginia was a member of Our Lady of Assumption Church in Copiague,...

Ewald "Ed" Frantz Berger, 86 of North Adams died on Thursday, March 21, 2024 at home surrounded by his loving family after a long illness. Ed was born in Neckarsulm, Germany on January 22, 1938 a son of the late Anna (Bachmayer) & Joseph Berger. Ed attended Technical Schools in Germany, where he mastered the automotive trade and specialized in foreign vehicles. He took his love of automotives with him to the United States-where he moved to in 1959 and established Ott & Berger Car Dealership in Williamstown, MA. During this year, he met the love of his life, Helga (Greiner) Berger, they were married in 1961. He was later drafted to the Army and served as a master auto mechanic for...

James Francis Bona of Stamford, VT. passed away Thursday March 21, 2024 at Berkshire Medical Center. He was born in Pittsfield, MA. on September 27, 1941 the son of the late Gino and Helen (St. John) Bona. He attended schools in North Adams including St. Joseph Parochial School and graduated from St. Joseph's High School with the class of 1959. Mr. Bona was employed by the former James Hunter Machine Shop in North Adams for 22 years beginning as a machine operator. He later worked in time-study, as a tool designer, and in sales before leaving as a production manager. He then worked in sales for Valeron Corp. of Detroit, MI for two years. Mr. Bona also was a real estate broker and...

Carole Frances (Oliver) Cote was a kind, caring, selfless, and generous wife, mother, grandmother and friend. She left this world on March 19, 2024, after a brief illness at the age of 81. Carole was born to Harold Oliver and Aurora (Barbuto) Oliver on December 5, 1942 in North Adams, Massachusetts. After graduating from Drury High School in 1961, Carole married Paul Cote and started raising a family. In 1999, Carole and Paul built their dream house in Cape Cod where they resided for the next 25 years and just recently moved back to Clarksburg to be closer to family. Carole was a communicant of St. Elizabeth of Hungary Church. In her free time, she was an avid quilter and knitter. ...

Carole Frances (Oliver) Cote was a kind, caring, selfless, and generous wife, mother, grandmother and friend. She left this world on March 19, 2024, after a brief illness at the age of 81. Carole was born to Harold Oliver and Aurora (Barbuto) Oliver on December 5, 1942 in North Adams, Massachusetts. After graduating from Drury High School in 1961, Carole married Paul Cote and started raising a family. In 1999, Carole and Paul built their dream house in Cape Cod where they resided for the next 25 years and just recently moved back to Clarksburg to be closer to family. Carole was a communicant of St. Elizabeth of Hungary Church. In her free time, she was an avid quilter and knitter. ...

Natalie C. (Magnifico) Mazzuchi, 98 of North Adams, MA died Friday March 15, 2024 at Williamstown Commons. She was born in North Adams, MA on December 2, 1925, a daughter of Michael and Rose (Vigna) Magnifico. She graduated from Drury High School. She was a communicant of St. Francis of Assisi Church and was a member of the Italian Catholic Girls Club. Natalie served as the treasurer at the former Sons of Italy in North Adams. Natalie worked beside her husband Harold at Mazzuchi Studio and Camera Shop for over 50 years. On any given day you could find her behind the counter helping with someone's photos or in the dark room developing the shots from last weekend's weddings. ...

Carolyn D. (Owens) Marshall, 93, of Clarksburg, died Friday, March 8, 2024 at Williamstown Commons. She was born December 19,1930 in Granville, New York, daughter of the late Allan and Mildred (Duel) Owens. She moved to Clarksburg in 1956 when she married her beloved husband Paul on June 30, 1956, and with whom she shared her life for 54 years. She was baptized as one of Jehovah's Witnesses September 7, 1942. She continued to remain an active member of the North Adams Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses for many years. She is predeceased by her husband Paul Marshall, her sisters, Betty Bishop and Shirley Rozell, and her brother John Owens. She is survived by several nephews and...

Anna Elizabeth Rosse, 95, of Williston, VT passed away peacefully on Friday, March 8, 2024, at the UVM Medical Center, Burlington, VT. She was born in North Adams, MA on July 7, 1928 the daughter of Alfred and Anna Johnson of Monroe Bridge, MA. In 1947, she graduated from Drury High School. Anna was married to Joseph John Rosse (now deceased) on June 24, 1950 at St Joachim Church in Readsboro, VT and resided in the Greylock section of North Adams, MA for most of her life. Anna enjoyed 38 years of employment as a floral designer for the former Quadland's Flowers and Gifts. During her lifetime she had many hobbies and interests such as wild plant foraging, swimming,...

Gary Richard Albert passed away on March 6th from Mesothelioma. His family was by his side the whole time making sure that he was as comfortable as possible. It was important for his children and grandchildren to show him the same level of love and care that he had shown them all their lives. Born to Burton Albert and Isabel (Deming) Albert on July 16,1943, he was the youngest of three boys who throughout life, frequently ribbed each other about which one of them was their mother's favorite. Gary was the kind of guy that got people laughing. He was always quick with a joke and his impeccable wit made him so much fun to be around. Gary was a stone mason and owned several businesses over...

Joan Margaret (Gagnon) Paradis 92, of Williamstown died Tuesday February 20, 2024 at Williamstown Commons. She was born in Adams on August 31, 1931 the daughter of Joseph and Rose (Chappuis) Gagnon. The family moved to North Adams where she attended Holy Family Parochial School and graduated from St. Joseph High School with the class of 1948. She also graduated from Bay Path Junior College in 1950. Joan was employed at Mount Herman School for Boys and then returned to North Adams where she was employed at Sprague Electric Co. In 1958 she moved to Williamstown and was employed as a teacher aid at the Williamstown Elementary School before obtaining the position of administration secretary to...

Janice Ann (Bohl) Zieba Ramsdell, 83 of North Adams, MA died Wednesday February 14, 2024 at her home. She was born in North Adams, MA on March 2, 1940, a daughter of William F. and Gertrude R. (Therrien) Bohl. She graduated from Drury High School in 1958, and later continued her education and graduated from the LPN program at McCann Technical High School in 1969. Janice worked as a nurse and personal care attendant for disabled children for over 20 years. She was a communicant of St. Patrick & Raphael Church. Janice enjoyed cooking, playing Bingo and taking trips to the casino. She was a lover of all animals and took in every stray that was lucky enough to show up at her door. Even...

NORTH ADAMS- Marguerite "Marge" (Bissaillon) LaBonte Drake, 93 of North Adams, MA. died Monday February 12, 2024 at Williamstown Commons. She was born in North Adams on January 27, 1931 a daughter of Homer and Ceceila (Lavoie) Bissaillon. Marge attended the former Notre Dame School and graduated from Drury High School. He was involved in the operations of the family business E. Sherwood Variety Store in Becket, MA. with her late husband Frederick Martin Drake until they sold the business in 1976 and moved to North Adams. She was last employed at Excelsior Printing Company in North Adams. Marge was a communicant of St. Elizabeth Church and a former communicant of Our Lady of Incarnation...

Nancy M. Ziter, 63, of North Adams, MA, passed away peacefully on February 3, 2024, at her home after a courageous year-long battle with cancer. She will be remembered for her warm smile, generous disposition, her passionate and loving heart, and as a care provider, dedicated volunteer, and a respected business professional. Nancy is survived by brother Alan R. Ziter of San Diego, her life partner Steve Phaneuf of North Adams and his family: Erin Phaneuf and Dan Smith, their daughters Stella and Mila Smith of Clarksburg; and Dylan Phaneuf and his husband Jose Alberto Moyet-Phaneuf of San Francisco; as well as many cousins and friends. Nancy was born December 27, 1960, in North Adams,...

Arthur Francis Nelson Jr, 75, of North Adams, died Saturday February 3, 2024 at Berkshire Medical Center. He was born in North Adams on October 16, 1948 to the Late Arthur Francis and Margaret Carolyn (Macksey) Nelson. Arthur attended schools in North Adams and graduated St. Joseph High School in 1968. After school, he worked at Adams Supermarket in North Adams in the Artery Arcade for 13 and a half years. Arthur worked at Cascade Paper Products Co. He also worked at McDonalds and Burger King. He was employed at Pfizer Chemical Co in Adams and then at Canal Street Center for Northern Berkshire Mental Health Association before retiring in 1984. Arthur was a communicant of St. Francis...

Janice Mae (Brul?) Duguay Messier, 80 of North Adams, MA passed away peacefully February 2, 2024 at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born in North Adams, MA on August 5, 1943, a daughter of Arthur Napoleon Brul? and Edith (Rivers) Brul?. Her stepmother was Margaret (Mancuso) Brul?. Janice graduated from the former St. Joseph's High School in 1961. She was last employed by the City of Springfield Housing Authority where she worked for 15 years until her retirement. Before that, she worked at the former Ico-Rally in North Adams. Janice was a longtime active member of the Springfield Lions Club and was a former president of the club. She enjoyed knitting, reading,...

Julia May (Maxymillian) Wolfrum, 91 of North Adams, MA passed away peacefully in her sleep at home on February 2, 2024 surrounded by family and friends at her bedside. Born in Reading, PA on December 17, 1932, a daughter of Frank and Cecelia (Paolucci) Maxymillian, she worked at Sprague Electric Co. for 44 years. Julia loved cardinals, horses and casinos. She climbed the 87 stairs in the Mt. Greylock Tower at age 88, which was on her bucket list. Julia was a very well-liked and respected person. Everyone that met her and knew her, loved her and she loved them. We will all miss her dearly but never forget her. Her husband, Walter R. Wolfrum died on October 19, 2000. They...

Violet Barney died peacefully on January 26, 2024 at her home in Ronkonkoma, NY. She was born Violet Millicent Clayton in Upper Lambourn, England on January 20, 1926, a daughter of William B and Millicent (Lee) Clayton. Violet was a sister to 9 siblings. At the age of 19, after marrying Clive Bruce Barney (a US Army 101st Airborne D-Day paratrooper) on August 21, 1944, "Vi" came to the US on the original Queen Mary as a "war-bride". They started their family and eventually settled in Wyandanch, NY, where their 5 children (Bruce, Brenda, Maribeth, Vicki and Brian) attended school, and Vi and Clive became founding members of St. Boniface Episcopal Church in Lindenhurst, NY. Violet was...