Kelly Funeral Home

Mrs. Rhodora F. LaFogg, 82, of Becket, passed away on Saturday, October 1, 2022 with her family at her side. She was born in Becket on May 23, 1940, the daughter of Albert and Ruth Cooley Dean. She was raised and educated locally. Rhodora married Raymond A. LaFogg on August 22, 1959. Together they raised their family and ran Ray LaFogg Trucking and Excavating until they sold the business in 1997. Mr. LaFogg died in 2016. Mrs. LaFogg was an avid crafter, enjoying needle work and wood crafting. In her earlier years, Mrs. LaFogg was a Brownie and Girl Scout Troop Leader, and for many years, Mrs. LaFogg taught Sunday School at the Becket Federated Church. Those left behind to cherish her...

David B. Simmons, son of the late George Simmons and Dorothy (Cheney) Simmons of Lee, and brother to the late Peter Simmons Sr. of Lee; passed peacefully in his home on Friday, September 30th. David was born April 16, 1947 at Pittsfield General Hospital. He was a graduate of Lee High School, also attended Berkshire Community College - and later attended Westfield State College where he received his Bachelor of Science in Finance. David served in the U.S. Army from 1968-1970 where he was part of the 1st Cavalry Division (Airmobile) - 5th Battalion / 7th Cavalry. He served an active tour of duty in the Vietnam War as a Sergeant E5; and was a radioman. His military decorations include the...

John Thomas Coty, Sr, "Jack", passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on Monday, September 19, 2022. Jack was born in Lee on January 5, 1939, the son of Joseph M. and Lillian Mae Gangell Coty. A life-long Lee resident, Mr. Coty would eventually build his own home on the same property on which he was born. In his early years, Jack constructed tennis courts, worked at George VanZandt Sheet Metal then eventually owned and operated his own business, Cove Sheet Metal. Jack retired from Foxhollow as its maintenance manager. Aside from being a dedicated and hard worker, Mr. Coty was an avid hunter and fisherman. He enjoyed tinkering with his antique cars and hot rods and...

Kendra Regina Pixley, age 43, passed away on Saturday, September 17th in Burlington, VT. Daughter of Regina (Carbone) Pultorak and Kenneth Pixley, step daughter of John Pultorak, she was born in Salem, MA, but raised in the mountains of Western Mass. Kendra was often described as "a light", "fun", "happy", "wild", "spontaneous" and more by those who knew her. A kind, caring, compassionate, creative and incredibly sensitive person. Kendra had a way of making everyone she was with feel special. She lit up a room, made everyone laugh, and befriended people upon first meeting them. She was accepting and welcoming to everyone she met. Her wit, humor, and charm acted a bit like fairy dust that...

Joseph G. Vosit, loving husband, father, brother, and Papa, passed away the evening of September 17, 2022, at his daughter's home in Lee, Massachusetts, surrounded by family. Joseph was born in Chicago on February 9, 1942 to his parents Joseph Wojtaszczyk and Marion Romanek. He grew up alongside his two sisters, Marion Wronski and Barbara Skryd. While attending Marquette University in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, in pursuit of a Bachelor's degree in philosophy, he met his lifelong wife of 56 years, Elaine M. Vosit. On February 7, 1965, they got married in Naperville, Illinois. After receiving his law degree from John Marshall law school, Joseph moved to Berkshire County in 1972, where his wife...

With heavy hearts we announce the death of our beloved brother Guy on Sept. 10th, 2022. He was the son of Gerald A Morin and Alice A Burt Morin. Guy was born in Pittsfield, lived in Lee, MA and graduated from Lee High School. Before retirement Guy worked for the Parks and Recreation division of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Guy enjoyed his time in the outdoors and respected nature and all its beauty. He was an avid fisherman and taught many children how to fish. One of his great pleasures was assisting paraplegic hunters during an annual deer hunt sponsored by the MassWildlife Division of Fisheries and Wildlife. Family and friends were important to Guy and he took pleasure in...

Benjamin Boardman Towne III, age 68, of Lee, Massachusetts, passed away on September 4, 2022 after a 25-year battle with heart disease and a brief illness. Ben was a loving husband to Cathy for 45 years. He was a devoted father to Sarah and Becky. He was also the best grampa to Annie, Benny, and Izzy and his grand-pups Bean and Bailey. Benjamin enjoyed spending time with his family and grandkids most of all. He was also an avid bowler and golfer for many years. In his retirement he enjoyed fishing and boating at the family lake house, watching football - especially the New England Patriots and Boston College - and cooking meals for his family. His marinated flank steak and Korean beef were...

Walter "Toby" Brown, 62, passed away on September 2, 2022. Toby was born on Flag Day in 1960 to the late James and Rose Donovan Brown. He was raised in Lee, MA and was a graduate of Lee High School. On July 6, 1984, he married the former Sharon L. Fromma who predeceased him in 2014. Toby and his wife were longtime residents of Lee, MA and raised their children there. Throughout his life, he volunteered in the community and loved to umpire sporting events or could be heard on the sideline of his children and later his grandchildren's sporting events. He enjoyed spending time with his family, especially with his grandchildren. Those left behind to cherish Toby's memory are his three...

Margaret "Maggie" Elizabeth Candee (n?e Connelley) of Framingham, Massachusetts, passed away peacefully at the age of 64 on September 2, 2022 in Lee, Massachusetts, while visiting family and friends. She was a native of Western Massachusetts, the daughter of John Joseph Connelley, Jr., and Louise Flora Defoe, both deceased. Maggie was one of eight children by her mother and an additional four siblings by her father. Some of Maggie's fondest childhood memories were of growing up in a sprawling early-American home in Stockbridge, attending Catholic Church with all of her siblings by her side, the wonderful smells coming from the kitchen as her mom created delicious family meals despite her...

Stephen Davis, 29, died Monday at his home in Springfield. He is survived by his Father, Steven Davis, his Mother, Jessica Sexton, his Stepmother, Estervina Davis, Stepfather Sean Sexton, his Brother Brandon Davis, Sister, Shyla Sexton, Sister-in-law, Kaleigh Salvatore-Davis, Grandparents, Arnold and Yvette Davis and Leon and Kathleen Frieri. He is also survived by his Stepsisters, Smergphy and Ericedis Olaverria, and Stepbrother Melvin Olaverria. Other family members close to Stephen include: Rebecca Dean Abbott, Scott Dean, Ethan Dean, Maryellen Walsh, Mike Walsh, Margaret Abbott, Greg Schmidt, Paul Abbott, Laura Abbott, Renee Abbott, Donna Abbott, Rebecca Schornack, Steven Schornack...

Barbara "Barb" Simone was a caring and kind mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. She left this world suddenly on August 21, 2022 at age 55. She was born to Michael and Ann Simone Sr. of Lee, MA. She graduated from Lee High School in 1985. Barb enjoyed road trips and listening to classic rock. She was a good cook and most of all loved spending time with her grandchildren. She is survived by her loving parents Michael and Ann Simone Sr. of Lee, MA; her siblings: Sandra (Thomas) Garrity of Lee, MA, Gina (Fred) Bowman of Mystic, CT, and Michael (Tobey) Simone of Lee, MA; her children: Samantha (Frank) Maher of Richmond, MA, and Danielle Langdon of Great Barrington, MA: her grandchildren:...

Dianne Fennelly, 77, a longtime resident of Tyringham, died Tuesday morning at her residence at Crossways Village in Lee. Dianne was born in Springfield, MA on May 30, 1945 with her twin sister, Donna L. Tripp. She was the daughter of Walter and Viola Belle Chase Keiderling. She grew up in Otis, MA and graduated from Lee High School and Pittsfield Vocational School as a Licensed Practical Nurse. On October 5, 1963, she married Edward S. Fennelly of Tyringham, he died April 21, 2005. Dianne was a school nurse for Avalon School in Monterey and Eagleton School in Gt. Barrington, a nursing consultant for McClelland's Drug Store in Lee, Springside Nursing Home in Pittsfield and retired...

Mr. Gerald D. Holian, 85, of Lee, passed away in the early hours of Monday, August 15, 2022, at home surrounded by his family. Gerald was born November 15, 1936, the son of James A. and Margaret Kavaney Holian. After proudly serving in the United States Navy, Gerald worked for Kimberley Clark Corporation, retiring after 35 years of service. Besides his wife, the former Jacqueline Cavallon, Gerald leaves behind his two sons: Patrick J. (AnnMarie), and Timothy P. (Lisa); his daughter, Kathleen M. (John) and his two grandchildren: Emily Elizabeth and Nicholas Paul, who both were the light of his life. Besides his parents, Mr. Holian was predeceased by his brother, James, and his sisters:...

Roberta May Loring, 73, passed away at Berkshire Medical Center on August 14, 2022. Roberta was born in Great Barrington on April 9, 1949, the daughter of Robert and Ethel Goewy Deane. She was raised in Housatonic and was a graduate of Monument Mountain Regional High School. On February 28, 1970, Roberta married Benjamin A. Loring. Mr. Loring died March 27, 2022. Roberta and her husband were longtime residents of Otis and raised their family there. Throughout her life, besides raising her children, Roberta worked various jobs including at the former New Boston Nursing Home, Burger King, and the Housatonic Curtain Company. Mrs. Loring enjoyed working puzzles, knitting, animals, and...

Myra Whalen, 79 of Stockbridge, MA passed away on Saturday July 23, 2022. Born in Pittsfield on June 10, 1943, she was the daughter of Joseph and Myrtle Carr. Myra graduated from Williams High School in Stockbridge. She was proud to have worked for nearly 25 years at Country Curtains in the Red Lion where she was the store manager for most of her career. She also spent countless hours at the Stockbridge Sportsman's Club bartending and working hard with her husband and friends, who were all greatly involved there as well. Weekends were often spent chasing down the next treasure and adding to her collections of Raggedy Ann or cow trinkets at local tag sales. Myra adored her...

John T. Hughes, passed away peacefully at his home, Saturday, July 23, 2022. John was born in Pittsfield, MA on December 3, 1932, son of Angelina and Francis Hughes. He was a graduate of St. Joseph High School, after High School he entered the Army and served in Japan during the Korean War. He worked on the Massachusetts Turnpike Authority for over 35 years until his retirement in 1994. He was a member of Knights of Columbus, VFW, and the American Legion, he was also a founding member of Lee Ambulance and a volunteer member of the Lee Fire Company. He was a communicant of St Mary's Church. John loved spending time with family members, taking daily rides with his sons and great...

Patricia A. LaGrant, 78, of Lee passed away on July 22, 2022 at Berkshire Medical Center. Patricia was born December 16, 1943 to Antonio and Teresa (Maule) Capitanio of Lee, MA, the youngest of their fourteen children. She was raised in Lee and a graduate of Lee High School. She married the love of her life, Donald E. LaGrant, on June 15, 1973. She worked at various businesses throughout the Berkshires over the years. In her later years she enjoyed watching golf, solving crossword puzzles and reading. Patricia is survived by her children: Elena LaGrant and Jason LaGrant of Lee; her sisters Helena Jurczyk and brother-in-law Edward Jurczyk of Lanesborough, and Rena White and brother-in-law...

Christine Owens-Crawford, 59, of Lee, passed away on Wednesday, July 20, 2022. Christine was born in Great Barrington on June 6, 1963, the daughter of the late John F. and Virginia Heydenreich Owens. She was educated locally and was a graduate of Monument Mountain Regional High School. Christine had been a paralegal working for various law offices. She enjoyed gardening, travelling, especially throughout Europe, and was an animal lover, especially her beloved dog, Gunner. Christine married Guy Crawford at St. Peter's Church on October 9, 1992. Besides her husband, Guy, Christine leaves behind her brother, James J. Owens and his wife Sabine Lehmann; her step-mother, Charlotte Stoddard...

Joan Louise Drumm (Simmons) beloved wife of late Elbert Drumm passed away at age 80 on July 16th, 2022 at Berkshire Medical Center surrounded by Love. Joan was an amazing fabric artist; she knitted and crocheted at least hundreds of beautiful items. Some of Joan's other passions were cooking and playing the drums. She was a loving and caring mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She will be missed by everyone who had the pleasure to know her. Joan is survived by four daughters: Bonnie White of Lee, Barbara Moynihan of Hinsdale, Brenda LaDouceur of Richmond, and Balinda Lennon of Washington; seven grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. In addition, she also leaves behind her...

Patrick J. Boyne, 68, of Lee, died Wednesday, July 13th, at Baystate Medical Center in Springfield. He was born on August 8, 1953, the son of William and Betty O'Brien Boyne. He attended St. Mary's School and was a 1972 Graduate of Lee High School. Pat retired from Lenox Housing Authority in 2019. Pat is survived by three sisters: Mary Puleri, Ann O'Neil and Kathy DiMario and her husband Richard; One brother: William (Goat) Boyne; two nephews: Mike DiMario and his wife Keelin and Louis Puleri II; one niece: Amy Smith and her husband Chris; two great nephews: Colton and Christopher Smith. He also leaves many good friends, especially his cousin, Richard. There will be a celebration of...

Ferdinando "Ferd" Carnevale, 70, of Becket, passed away on Thursday, July 07, 2022, at home after a brave seven year battle with cancer. Ferdinando was born in Pittsfield on August 3, 1951, the son of Bernardo and Rosa (Valenti) Carnevale. In his early years, Ferd worked as an auto mechanic for Pete's Motors in Pittsfield. He then had a long career working as a machinist at GE, from where he retired. Ferd was generous with his time as a volunteer with many organizations. He was a Boy Scout Leader with Pack & Troop 20 at Sacred Heart Church. A multifaceted volunteer with the former Becket Volunteer Ambulance Squad, Ferd served as its treasurer and one of its directors, an on-call...