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I WITNESS: Erasing democracy is easier than you think

Donald Trump is a zero-sum kind of a guy. He only feels that he has won if everyone else loses, and in order for everyone to lose, they have to be destroyed.

Gary Mitchell, 73, police officer in Richmond, West Stockbridge and Sheffield

Gary attended Springfield Technical Community College where he earned his Associate's Degree in Law Enforcement.

Edward J. Abbott Jr., 90, of Ashley Falls

Edward J. Abbott Jr., 90 of Ashley Falls died peacefully in his sleep Tuesday February 12, 2019 at Kimball Farms in Lenox. Edward was...

William H. Swan, 90, of Monterey, stage and screen actor

Bill lived the life of his dreams and he always expressed gratitude for that. He will always be remembered as the ultimate gentleman and an icon of class and style.

William H. Weigle Jr., 94, former Egremont selectman, moderator, finance committee vice-chair

His World War II decorations included the Air Medal with Oak Leaf Cluster including battle stars for the Europe Africa Middle East, Northern France, Ardennes, Rhineland and Central Europe.

Lee C. Harvey, 83, of West Stockbridge

He and his wife ran the “Dairy Queen” in Great Barrington in the 1970s. 

Charles Joseph Liston, 95, of Lenox Dale

He was a member of the Lenox Conservation Commission and the Lenox Land Trust, having a long-held interest in conservation and wildlife.

Arthur Hyatt, 88, of Sheffield

Arthur spent his life in the gas and equipment services industry. For many years, he served as gas inspector for the town of Egremont.

Ronald Race, 91, of Housatonic

Ronald “Ron” Hastings Race, 91, of Housatonic died peacefully at home Wednesday, April 11, 2018, surrounded by his family. Ron was born Oct. 21, 1926,...

James Welch, 89, of Salisbury, Conn.

After his honorable discharge from the Coast Guard, Jim returned to Great Barrington and was employed by the New England Electric System (now National Grid), remaining there as the store's manager for 35 years and retiring in 1989.

Bill Dempsey celebrating 100th birthday; community invited

Mr. Dempsey is a member of the First Congregational Church, a past president of Rotary, a former board member of the Great Barrington Savings Bank

Richard E. Turner, 72, of Lenox

In 1967 he received The Air Medal for helping with firefighting missions in Glacier National Park.

Parker G. Oppermann, 83, of Great Barrington and Lenox

He was an excellent cook and baker, learning that skill by helping his mother at church suppers.

David C. Hunter, 79, of Lenox

He worked for P.J. Schweitzer Paper Mill in Lee, Lenox Oil Company, co-owned D & D Weatherstripping and retired as owner of All Weather Window Company.

Walter ‘Ozzie’ Rathbun, 79, of Tyringham

For the past 22 years, he was an active member of the Evening Star Lodge in Lee.

Howard Losaw, 80, of Lee, Marine Corps veteran

He joined the United States Marine Corps, 2nd Guard Company at the age of 17. After his years of military service, he worked at Schweitzer Mauduit Paper Mill

Frederick Simmons Sr., 86, of Lee

Fred enjoyed hunting and fishing in the local area, vegetable gardening, woodworking, spending time with his large extended family and being a great dad.
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