Arthur A. Hyatt of Main Street in Sheffield passed away peacefully Aug. 2, 2018, at Geer Nursing and Rehabilitation in Canaan, Connecticut.
Born June 6, 1930, in Pittsfield, he was the son of Albert and Alva Lake Hyatt. He lived a long and active life. He worked for his father at Hyatt Gas in Pittsfield before serving in the U.S. Army. After returning to civilian life, Arthur spent his life in the gas and equipment services industry, working at Home Gas in Great Barrington, Robert Shaw Controls, Arthur Hahn Company and then his own Hyatt Supply business in Egremont before he retired. For many years, Arthur served as gas inspector for the town of Egremont. He was an active member of the Masonic Lodge in Great Barrington for over 50 years, as well as the Old Parish Church in Sheffield where he took great pride in his efforts for its annual antique show. He was an avid home carpenter and “fixer-upper” and a treasured story teller. Arthur was married to his beloved wife, Anne, for more than 60 years. She predeceased him in 2017.
He is survived by his sons Brian Hyatt and wife Maryann, and Keith Hyatt and wife Kim, all of Sheffield; and his daughter Karen Sibley and husband Scott and children Emily, Rachel, Meredith and Lydia of Foster, Rhode Island.
Funeral services for the late Arthur Hyatt will be held Monday, Aug. 13, 2018, with calling hours from 10 a.m. to noon at Finnerty & Stevens Funeral Home, 426 Main St., Great Barrington, MA 01230. There will be a service at Old Parish Church on Main Street in Sheffield at 1 p.m. following calling hours with Rev. Jill Graham officiating. Memorial donations may be made to HospiceCare in the Berkshires, the Berkshire Humane Society, Old Parish Church or Cincinnatus Lodge through Finnerty & Stevens Funeral Home, 426 Main St., Great Barrington, MA 01230. To send remembrances to the family, go to www.finnertyandstevens.com.
