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Robert J. Coffey, 73, of Lee

A talented carpenter, Bob worked for various contractors over the years and was employed with Anthony Murad Construction at the time of his retirement several years ago.

Robert J. Coffey, 73, of Lee, died Monday at his home.

Born in Pittsfield February 23, 1949, the son of Joseph P. and Margaret Cannon Coffey, he attended local schools and was a 1967 graduate of Pittsfield High School.

Robert J. Coffey

A talented carpenter, Bob worked for various contractors over the years and was employed with Anthony Murad Construction at the time of his retirement several years ago.

Bob was an avid fisherman and hunter. He also loved photography and racing his RC car throughout the state of New York.

He is survived by his sons: Darren M. Coffey of Becket; and Joseph C. Coffey, his wife Leanne, and their two children Hayes and Olive, of Point Pleasant, New Jersey. He is also survived by Trevor Pixley of Canaan, New York, whom he called his “fourth son.”

Bob was predeceased by his son Shane J. Coffey on August 25, 2021, and by his sister Barbara Villanova in 2014.

In keeping with Bob’s wishes, services will be private. Donations in his memory may be made to the American Cancer Society in care of Roche Funeral Home, 120 Main St., Lenox, MA 01240.

To share memories and stories please visit the Roche Funeral Home website.

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Candace Gerard, 80, formerly of Great Barrington

Funeral services for Candace Gerard will be held on Friday March 20, 2026, at 10 a.m. at the Birches-Roy Funeral Home, with Reverend William P. Murphy officiating. Family will receive friends at the funeral home on Friday, March 20, from 9 to 10 a.m.

Thomas B. Finn Jr., 75, of Pembroke, Mass.

A celebration of life will be held in his honor on March 28 at Indian Pond Country Club in Kingston, Mass.

Laurie Platt Winfrey Shnayerson, 83, of Hillsdale, N.Y.

The family plans a private memorial and asks that donations in lieu of flowers be made to the Roeliff Jansen Community Library.

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