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Nell Ezequelle, 82, of Great Barrington

Nell loved animals and was a veterinarian technician for many years. Later, she was a library assistant at the Berkshire Hills Regional School District.

Nell Ezequelle, 82, passed away peacefully June 10, 2020, at Fairview Commons in Great Barrington. Nell lived in the Berkshires most of her life. She was born Dec. 28, 1937, in New York City and was the daughter of Benjamin and Kathleen Rueyer. The family moved to Stockbridge when she was a young girl and she attended Stockbridge Plain School. She later attended Goucher College.

Nell loved animals and was a veterinarian technician for many years. Later, she was a library assistant at the Berkshire Hills Regional School District. Nell was a faithful member of the First Congregational Church in Stockbridge and the Thursday Morning Club.

Nell is survived by her two sons: Stephen Ezequelle and wife Anastasia and James Ezequelle and wife Kimberly. She also leaves two grandsons: Trae and Donovan Ezequelle.

All funeral arrangements are private in consideration of everyone’s health and well-being. Memorial donations may be made to the First Congregational Church in Stockbridge c/o Finnerty & Stevens Funeral Home, 426 Main St., Great Barrington, MA 01230. To send remembrances to the family, go to www.finnertyandstevens.com.

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