Lawrence Elliott Stannard, 90, of Great Barrington, died Saturday, October 25, 2025, at Fairview Commons in Great Barrington. He was born in Westfield, Mass., on November 3, 1934, the son of Lawrence and Valerie (Dempsey) Stannard.
Elliott was a graduate of the former Searles High School in the class of 1952. He then graduated from Berkshire Business College. After graduating, he proudly served his country in the U.S. Army during the Korean War.
Elliott worked as an accountant payroll manager for the Rising-Fox River Paper Co., retiring in 1994. He also drove cars for Pete’s Motors and was a custodian for Southern Berkshire Janitorial Service assigned to the Norman Rockwell Museum.
Elliott enjoyed reading, golfing, bowling, cycling, and the company of his many dogs and cats he loved throughout his life. He spent many summers enjoying Cape Cod and the beautiful National Sea Shore with his family.
Elliott was survived by his wife of 65 years, Anne L. (Stehlin) Stannard; his son Mark of Fairview, Tenn.; his daughter Cheryl Cardillo and husband Timothy of Housatonic; and his five grandchildren, Victoria, Brittney, Brandon, Ryan, and Jason.
A graveside service will be held at a later date. Condolences maybe made through the website of Birches-Roy Funeral Home.
