In 103 years of life, Mildred wore many hats. She worked at Becton Dickinson; was a Sunday School teacher and active church supporter, as well as being a loving wife, mother, and grandmother.
Peter John Hurley, 69, of Mechanicville, N.Y.
Peter had a true passion for horses, working with them his entire life, and even writing a book about the Kentucky Derby.
Barbara L. Muller, 76, of Great Barrington
A 1963 graduate of Roe-Jan High School, Barbara moved to Great Barrington after graduation, where she worked for Andrew’s Insurance Co. and the Berkshire Hills Regional School District.
Dawn Stanton Massini, 89, of Sheffield
Dawn was the former operator of Henry’s Market in Sheffield, and owner of Pillar Realty and Massini Bus Co.
Michael John Dagruel, 57, of Sheffield
Mike worked as an insurance agent for Wheeler and Taylor Insurance Company for over 25 years. He also worked at Precision Auto Craft and, most recently, for Auto Tech in Pittsfield.
Judi (JJ) Johnson Alfasa, 63, formerly of Great Barrington
After graduating from the Fashion Institute of Technology in New York City, JJ worked for many years in sales in the fashion industry.
Nellie S. Hudson, 100, of Great Barrington
Nellie, who was well known for speaking her mind and telling people what she thought, enjoyed reading, movies, music, and visiting with her family and friends.
Constance M. Hamilton, 91, of Great Barrington
Connie was especially proud that, in 1958, illustrator Norman Rockwell chose her to pose for an advertisement he was doing for Red Rose Tea.
Christopher D. Chamberlin, 54, of Great Barrington
Upon his return to the Berkshires, he made his career working in maintenance and historic preservation for Norman Rockwell Museum.
Marian E. Robinson, 98, of Great Barrington
Mrs. Robinson was a 30-year volunteer at Fairview Hospital and a member and former secretary of The Southern Berkshire Visiting Nurse Association.
Pamela Burlington Somers, 78, of New York City
While Pam had a great ear for language, she was also a talented pianist, and her little sister Hilary remembers her practicing Beethoven’s “Moonlight Sonata” endlessly!
Stanley Z. Shapiro, 88, of Stockbridge
Stan lived life with gusto and tremendous energy. He tried parasailing when he was in his eighties and eagerly traveled the world with Roberta. He believed in service, and he told really, really good jokes.
Michael N. Pollet, 80, Constitutional lawyer, of West Stockbridge
He was a champion of First Amendment rights and reproductive freedoms, an expert in libel law, and a fearless consumer advocate, who argued before the Supreme Court, and never lost a case.
Eve Berenblum Goldberg, 58, of South Egremont
Most recently, she served as Board Secretary of the Council on Aging in South Egremont, Massachusetts.
Bruce S. Barnum, 71, of Housatonic
Never one to withhold his opinion, Bruce always spoke his mind. He was an avid sports fan, and you could find him at every potluck, church super, or coffee hour.