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Lawrence Stanley Magdalenski, 81, of New Kent, Va.

Per Larry’s direction, his ashes will be interred this spring beside his family in St. Bridget’s Cemetery in Housatonic.

Michael N. Huggins Sr., 75, of Great Barrington

Funeral services for Michael N. Huggins Sr. will be held on Friday, Dec. 12, at 10 a.m., with a Liturgy of Christian Burial at Saint Peter’s Church in Great Barrington with Reverend William P. Murphy, Pastor, officiating. Burial will follow in Saint Peter’s Cemetery.

Ruth Anopolsky Kalokow Silberman, 106, of Great Barrington

She was always ahead of the times with her thinking—a true lover of life. Ruth was definitely one of a kind.

Marie Irene Davis, 89, of Great Barrington

In keeping with Marie’s wishes all services are private.

Dorothy ‘Dorrie’ Braver Ornstil, 94, of Sheffield

A celebration of her life will take place in the Berkshires at a later date.

Linda K. Chase, 84, of Lenox

A graveside service, with a celebration of life following the service, will be held in the spring, Linda’s favorite time of year.

Gordon L. Hamm Jr., 82, of Monterey

A funeral service with military honors for Gordon L. Hamm Jr. will be held on Tuesday, Nov. 25, 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 Tuesday, Nov. 25, from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Debra J. Richard, 63, of Southfield

A graveside service for Debra J. Richard will be held at a later date.

Amparo Vollert, 50, of Great Barrington

To honor Amparo’s memory, you are encouraged to donate to your local food pantry. Amparo provided food to the pantry regularly, as was her giving nature.

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.