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John E. Henry, 92, of Egremont

In keeping with John’s wishes, all services are private.

Lorraine Loretta (Giroux) Pate, 101, of Venice, Fla., and Centerville, Mass.

To celebrate Lorraine’s life, there will be a funeral Mass at St. Ann’s Church in Lenox at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 25. A graveside ceremony will take place at a later date at the Massachusetts National Cemetery in Bourne.

Joseph M. Kay, 97, of Great Barrington

Calling hours will be Sunday, Nov. 23, from 2 to 4 p.m., and on Monday, Nov. 24, from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m., at the Birches-Roy Funeral Home, which is in charge of arrangements. A Liturgy of Christian Burial celebrated by Rev William P. Murphy will be at St. Peter's Church at 10 a.m. on Monday, Nov. 24.

Edward John ‘Ed’ Mordia, 88, of Lenox

A service of remembrance will be held at Christ Trinity Church in Sheffield on Saturday, Nov. 22, at 10 a.m.

Johanna Janssen, 86, longtime Great Barrington resident

Johanna’s hobbies—entertaining; playing golf, bridge, and canasta; and attending concerts at Tanglewood—made for a very happy life.

Peter A. Hagen, 80, of New Marlborough

A Funeral Mass for Peter A. Hagen will be held on Saturday, Dec. 6, at 10 a.m., at Saint Peter’s Church in Great Barrington, with Reverend William P. Murphy, pastor, officiating.

Giovanni Messina, 86, of Great Barrington

In keeping with Giovanni’s wishes, all services are private.

Paul Dickinson, 81, of Housatonic

Paul’s wishes are for a private burial at Green Lawn Cemetery in Housatonic.

Constance Jane Trepania Montgomery, 96, of Lenox

A funeral service will be held at the First Congregational Church in Stockbridge on Saturday, November 15, at 1:30 p.m.

Anne Lorraine Stannard, 91, of Great Barrington

A graveside service will be held at a later date.

Lawrence Elliott Stannard, 90, of Great Barrington

A graveside service will be held at a later date.

Irene Baldasarre Norton, 98, of West Stockbridge

A Funeral Mass with a Liturgy of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday November 6 at 10:00 AM at Saint Patrick’s Church in West Stockbridge. Burial will follow in Saint Patrick’s Cemetery. Family will receive friends on Thursday, November 6, from 9:00 AM to 9:45 AM at Saint Patrick’s Church in West Stockbridge.

Karen Patrice Skelton, 78, of Great Barrington

In accordance with Karen’s wishes there will be no services.

Alice Hitchcock, 81, of Great Barrington

Family and friends are invited to calling hours Sunday, Nov. 2, 2025, from 10 to 11:30 a.m., at Finnerty & Stevens Funeral Home in Great Barrington, followed by a graveside service at 12 p.m. at Elmwood Cemetery in Great Barrington.

William Vincent Negrini, 98, of West Stockbridge

A graveside service with military honors for William Vincent Negrini will be held on Saturday, November 1, at 10 a.m., in Saint Patrick’s Cemetery in West Stockbridge.

Michael J. Pegorari, 70, of Great Barrington

Family will receive friends on Thursday, Oct. 23, from 4 to 6 p.m., at the Birches-Roy Funeral Home