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Keane P. Minacci, 78, of Lee

Mr. Minacci was a laborer for General Foundations in West Stockbridge and Petricca in Pittsfield.

Keane P. Minacci, 78, of Lee passed away Saturday, May 20 at Fairview Commons in Great Barrington.

Born in Housatonic on March 17, 1939 to the late Rico and Elizabeth Coleman Minacci, he attended local schools.

Mr. Minacci was a laborer for General Foundations in West Stockbridge and Petricca in Pittsfield.

Mr. Minacci is survived by his daughter, Jamie M. Minacci of Stockbridge, and three grandchildren: Ian G., Meryl S., and Grace C. Phair and several nieces and nephews.

Besides his parents, he is predeceased by siblings; Coleman R. Minacci and Jane Finkle.

Per Mr. Keane Minacci’s wishes, services will be private. Burial will be at St. Peter’s Cemetery in Great Barrington, Mass., at the convenience of his family. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Berkshire Humane Society in care of the Roche Funeral Home, 120 Main Street, Lenox, MA 01240.

To share memories and stories please visit www.rochefuneral home.com.

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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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