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THE LAZY BERKSHIRE GARDENER: Week of May 15, 2025

How are your allergies this spring? Many people I know have been suffering from the pollen blues—or should I say "yellows" as I have found my white car turns yellow in a matter of hours.

Rosemary Evelyn Belden, 85, of Durham, N.C., native of Stockbridge

Rosemary worked for many years as a Registered Nurse for the State of Massachusetts.

Marcella K. Mercer, 85, of Lee, a maker of quilts

She spent much of her retirement happily designing, cutting, sewing, basting, and binding quilts. And forever working on the next great quilt.

FUNERAL NOTICE: Donald Spadaccini Sr.

A celebration of life for Donald T. Spadaccini Sr. will be held Saturday, June 16, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the BIRCHES-ROY...

Lorraine Simonson, 98, of Lenox

A graveside service will be held on Friday June 9, 2017 at 11 a.m. in Ahavath Sholom Cemetery in Great Barrington.

William E. Goewey Sr., 61, of New Marlborough

He was a graduate of Monument Mountain Regional High School class of 1974.

Helen Rose Delmolino, 91, of Largo, Florida, formerly of Housatonic

She was a graduate of the former Searles High School class of 1944.

Raymond Choquette, 72, of Great Barrington

Ray was a past commander of and very active member of the James A. Modolo (VFW) Post #8348 in Great Barrington. He served as a volunteer fireman in North Egremont.

Barbara Jean (Sinico) Gage, 62, of Pittsfield

Barbara was an avid New York Yankees fan, loved gardening and her lawn, and bowling at the Cove.

David Raynolds Merrill, 92, of Lenox

He was a bright light who will be missed by many and most especially by the Kimball Farms community, of which he himself said, “It doesn’t get any better.”

William L. Wuori, 91, of Sheffield and Great Barrington

Bill spent 29 years working for Eldred Stanton at the former Stanton’s Garage in Mill River. For 14 years, he operated his own auto repair business at his County Road home in Sheffield.

Ryan Ullrich, 25, of Sheffield

Ryan’s relationship to nature was potent and his commitment to living sustainably was an inspiration. He was deeply dedicated to strengthening his community, leading to involvement in several innovative local projects.

Betty Arnold, 83, of Becket, owner of Tollgate Inn

While living in Sandisfield, she worked at New Boston Nursing Home for 18 years. She also owned and operated the Tollgate Inn for 25 years. She took much enjoyment in gardening, traveling, crafting and especially painting.

Angeline M. Baldauf, 98, of Great Barrington  

Angeline attended Sheffield schools. After school she worked for Monument Mills from 1941-1952 and then at Rising Paper Co. in Housatonic as a paper sorter for 23 years before retiring in 1978.

Helen L. Soldati, 89, of Great Barrington

Helen attended local schools and was a graduate of the former Searles High School class of 1943. She worked as a secretary at Home Gas in Housatonic.

Joan B. Peterson, 83, of South Egremont

Joan enjoyed photography, nature, the Berkshire Hills, the shores of Maine and the Georgia Mountains. She lived for her children, grandchildren and great grandchild giving of her time and energy and love unconditionally.
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