Friday, December 13, 2024

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Edge Staff

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Bits & Bytes: ‘Small works’ at Lauren Clark; GrillerDiller recipe; Beekman Boys

"I like to spend my time surrounded by beautiful things of my choosing. The gallery is my work of art; but always a work in progress." -- Lauren Clark

Raymond F. Chamberland, 87: Teacher, principal, athletic director at Mt. Everett

He was honored as Massachusetts Secondary Principal of the Year in 1984. In 1993 Mount Everett dedicated their gymnasium in his honor.

Sallie Jo Doores VanSant, 61, of Housatonic

Sallie earned a Master of Social Work degree from Smith College in Northampton and practiced locally as a psychotherapist with much of her practice focused on helping children.

Jonathan Ross, 45, of Great Barrington

He could fix almost anything yet his greatest gift was to make people laugh. With a sharp wit and the ability to impersonate anyone, he could always bring a room to laughter.

Bits & Bytes: Bagel shop sold; Berkshire South fair; geometer at Lenox Library; final Fairgrounds cleanup

"We are honored to be the new owners of the Great Barrington Bagel Company. We look forward to serving our customers with the same level of attention to detail that they have come to expect and to providing a gathering place for the community." -- Bob Climo, new owner of Great Barrington Bagel Company

Bits & Bytes: ‘Visual Harmonies,’ Steiner Fair

Every family in the Steiner school community comes together to create this festive winter village, from knitting squares to form the Community Afghan – one of many items available in the Fair’s Raffle Room – to crafting small gifts for the magical Little People’s Shop.

Dorothea A. Miller, 84, former Glendale Postmaster

After her mother-in-law’s retirement in 1966 Dorothea became the Postmaster for the village of Glendale, a position she held until her retirement in 1992.

Mary Romano, 99, of Great Barrington  

Mary loved to perform. She was very active in her local Senior Center in New York where she would sing, dance and act in their various programs up until she was 80 years.

Harold Lewin, 85, founder of Music & More

Harold was a multi-faceted musician ... A kindred spirit -- someone who loved bringing great music to life more than merely putting on flashy performances -- he was an authentic inspirational model." -- Daniel Stepner, Artistic Director of Aston Magna Festival.

Bits & Bytes: Teens, The Bard,  and BIFF

“Each year the Fall Festival brings Shakespeare’s plays alive for hundreds of students who, in the process, both discover and reveal what it means to be human. This is the essence of theatre, and the heart of education.” -- Shakespeare & Company Education Director Kevin G. Coleman

Kenneth Craig Hall, 61, of Lee: Rockwell model and ‘volunteer’s volunteer’

The organization that he dedicated a greater portion of his life and time to was the Boy Scouts of America. He helped countless young men attain the rank of Eagle Scout, proudly seeing both sons attain the rank in 1997 and 2002.

Paul S. Batacchi Sr., 89, of Sheffield  

During his tour he served with the Infantry in Ardennes, Central Europe and Rhineland, and received the Eame Campaign Medal, Good Conduct Medal and the World War II Victory Medal.

Susan M. O’Connor, 50

Sue lived by her favorite word “Ohana.” “Ohana” means family and family means no one gets left behind or forgotten.

Josephine Dellea, 103

Josephine moved to West Stockbridge as a child and was educated in West Stockbridge Schools. She later worked for Austin Riggs Center and West Stockbridge Village School.

Trinity Renee Raifstanger, 39

Trinity was an outstanding beauty inside and out, who touched the lives of everyone she knew. She leaves a legacy of awareness, inspiration and hope.

Mimi Mishcon, 90, teacher, therapist, sculptor

Mimi was the dedicated matriarch of a successful, blended family, as well as having been an exemplary daughter, sister, aunt, and friend.
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