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Raymond Elling, 94, of Great Barrington

Upon his retirement in 1972, he and wife Josephine moved the family to Great Barrington and opened a bed B&B that they ran for 27 years.

Raymond W. Elling 94, passed away peacefully April 14, 2019, surrounded by his loving family.

Raymond Elling

Born Dec. 4, 1924, in the Bronx, New York, he moved with his family to Brooklyn, New York, in his teens. As a young man, he was an accomplished photographer. In 1941, at age 18, he enlisted in the U.S. Navy Seabees. He served in Okinawa as a pharmacist’s mate, 2nd class, for three years during World War II.

Ray worked for 20 years as a New York City corrections officer in Kings County Hospital. Upon his retirement in 1972, he and wife Josephine moved the family to Great Barrington and opened a bed B&B that they ran for 27 years. During this time he was an estate manager for 18 years. He was an avid oriental carpet collector and loved repairing and refinishing antiques. He was also a member of the Great Barrington Historical Society. Ray will be remembered as a happy person who generously shared with others his home and his love of life.

He is survived by his wife of 71 years, Josephine; four sons: Raymond, Steven, Gene and John and their wives; six grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren.

The family will receive friends Friday, April 19, from 4 to 7 p.m. at FINNERTY & STEVENS FUNERAL HOME in Great Barrington. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America through FINNERTY & STEVENS FUNERAL HOME, 426 Main St., Great Barrington, MA 01230. To send remembrances to his family please go to www.finnertyandstevens.com.

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Nancy Elma Demarest Dellert, 89, formerly of Ashley Falls

As requested, a private burial service for close family will be held at Ashley Falls Cemetery at a later date.

Mark R. Peebles, 65, of Lee

There will be a celebration of life to be held at a later date.

David Grant Parsons, 87, of Pittsfield

Funeral Mass will be held at 10am at St. Joseph’s in Pittsfield, MA on Saturday, June 28, 2025. Reception to follow.

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