Laura “Laurie” Beckwith, 63, of Great Barrington, died Sunday, October 13, 2024, at her daughter’s home surrounded by her loving family. She was born on July 14, 1961, the daughter of the late Ernest R. Sr. and Margaret (Finnegan) Beckwith.
Laurie was a graduate of Monument Mountain Regional High School. She worked at the former Brooks Insurance Company, at Domaney’s for many years, and as an insurance agent for 44 years at Wheeler and Taylor Inc.
Laurie was a proud participant of the American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life for over 10 years. She was devoted to her family and was the best mother, sister, and aunt.
Laurie is survived by her daughter Abigail “Abby” Rossi and significant other Ryan Carlson of Sheffield; her partner Willie Wilkinson; her two brothers, Ernest Beckwith Jr. and wife Linda of Mill River and Bruce Beckwith and wife Carey of Great Barrington; her sister Anne Ranolde and husband Dan of Great Barrington; her two sisters-in-law, Linda Beckwith of Mt. Washington and Kathy Whitbeck and husband Dave of Mt. Washington; her nieces and nephews, Amanda (Josh), Cody (Hayley), Jeremy, Camille, Henry, Sarah, Ernest III (Jodi), Brian (Amanda) and Amber (Matt), Stephen, and Todd; and many great-nieces and -nephews. In addition to her parents, Laurie was predeceased by her significant other Peter Rossi and her brother Jimmy Beckwith.
Funeral services for Laura “Laurie” Beckwith will be held on Thursday, October 17, at 10 a.m., with a Liturgy of Christian Burial at Saint Peter’s Church in Great Barrington, with Reverend William P. Murphy officiating. Burial will follow in Elmwood Cemetery. Family will receive friends on Wednesday, October 16, from 1 to 3 p.m. and 4 to 6 p.m., at the Birches-Roy Funeral Home, 33 South St., Great Barrington MA 01230. In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy in Laurie’s memory may be made to either American Cancer Society or Relay for Life in care of the funeral home. Condolences may be made through the funeral home’s website.
