All Obituaries

Wendy Lee Provost, 50, of Lee, died Monday, July 27, 2020, at home with her family by her side. She was born in Pittsfield on May 21, 1970, the daughter of John Warner and the late Madeline Dean Warner. She was employed by the Berkshire County Head Start Program as a bus monitor   for the past 18 years. Wendy was involved in the Special Olympics, the Run for Life, and was active in the Lee School System. She would best be remembered as a dedicated and loving mom and friend to...

Thomas M. (Marty) Clark, died peacefully surrounded by his family July 25, 2020 at the home of his daughter. Marty was born in Tyringham to Wilbur S. and Carrie L. McCarthy Clark on June 25, 1928. He was the fifth of eight children. He was educated in local schools. He entered the U.S. Army on November 2, 1950 and saw action in the battle of Heartbreak Ridge. He was honorably discharged on August 20, 1952. He was a logger for much of his life. He was the animal control officer for many of...

            Nancy Claire Peters Costello, 83, of Bonita Springs, FL died on July 25, 2020 after a brief illness. Nancy will be best remembered for her warm smile, irrepressible enthusiasm, and her enduring love for her late husband, Fred Costello. Nancy and Fred began “going steady” in eighth grade and were married for more than 60 years. Less than a year after Fred’s passing, Nancy has now rejoined her beloved in...

May God in heaven remember well and bless husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend David W. Lane who went peacefully to the world above on July 14, 2020 of natural causes. David, a man who danced from happiness, sang freely, planted gardens, and cooked for hundreds devotedly, brought joy and laughter daily to those who loved him or cared to call him friend. "Dave" enjoyed storytelling and woodworking, collecting souvenir ball caps, and listening to crooners like...

Mrs. Mayme Pasini Peltier, 88, a long time resident of Lee passed away on Saturday, July 11th.  She was a graduate of Lee High School Class of 1949, and a long time committed communicant of St. Mary’s Church. She is survived by her husband Walter Henry Peltier Jr. and her four children; Steven of Marietta, GA, Gary of Naples, FL, Douglas of Lee, and Carla of Austin, TX.  She is also survived by six grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.  She was predeceased by...

Evelyn Gray Chaffee, 85, of Hollywood Boulevard, East Otis passed away peacefully Friday at Fairview Hospital. Evelyn was born December 22, 1934 in Newcastle, England. She married her beloved husband, Donald Chaffee, in 1953 and moved to the states. Evelyn’s feisty, spirited personality helped her persist through many obstacles throughout her life. One of her many accomplishments was operating Hall’s General Store in East Otis. Evelyn and her husband ran it from...

We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of Nancy Lee Frisbie, a resident of Becket since 1979, in the early morning hours of July 9th at Lee Health Care.  Nancy was born in Westfield, MA on June 2, 1949 to Gloria (Hinish) and William E. Dewhurst.  She grew up in Southwick, MA and attended public schools there, graduating in 1967.  She later enhanced her education by taking a variety of courses at Westfield State University over the course of several years.  Nancy...

 Richard Retzel, 83, died Monday morning at his home on East Center Street in Lee.  He was born in Cheyenne, WY, the son of Frank and Georgia Runyon Retzel.  He moved to Great Barrington in 1939 and lived on the G Bar S Ranch which is now Butternut Ski Area.   He was educated in the Great Barrington Schools.  Throughout his life he raised and trained Thoroughbred Race Horses.  Mr. Retzel is survived by his wife, the former Mary Wellington, whom he married...

On July 4th at 11:45 p.m. our wife, mother, Mimi, sister, aunt & best friend gained her Angel Wings. Mary had such a LOVE for full moons so it’s only fitting that she took her last breath during a full moon & not just that... she literally took her last breath while fireworks were going off in the background which means she went out with a bang! She would always say, “I love you more than the full moon & pizza dough” and said when she dies, we need to look up...

It is with deep sorrow that we share the news that Debbie, a beautiful mother, grandmother, sister and aunt has passed over.  Debbie Broderick Tobler, daughter of the late Robert and Mary Ford Broderick passed away peacefully surrounded by her family after a short, brave bout of cancer.  Debbie’s motto was “family is everything”. She cherished and loved being around her grandchildren, who brought so much joy to her life. Debbie enjoyed watching her grandchildren...