All Obituaries

Raymond A. Choquette, 79, of Lenox, formerly of Lee, passed away peacefully on July 21, 2021. Ray was born on June 14, 1942, the son of Raymond A. and Evelyn Gillette Choquette. In 1960, at the age of 17, Ray enlisted in the Marines serving until 1964 when he was honorably discharged at the rank of PFC. After his service he moved to Florida where he enjoyed race cars, whether it was driving them or working on them. Ray was a jack-of-all trades including furniture making. Eventually Ray...

James A. Chague, 86, of Lee, died July 8, 2021. He was born in Pittsfield, MA on May 24, 1935, the son of Eugene and Agnes Cummings Chague. He was a 1954 graduate from Lenox High School. In his early years he was employed as a painter for the B.G. Casey Co., a driver for the Lenox Taxi, Fuore Bus and Taxi Co., and for the C.G. Stanley Bus Co., as a driver manager. He also worked part-time at the State Line Restaurant. Mr. Chague worked for 36 years for the Town of Lenox School Department,...

Frederick James Costello, 61, of Bonita Springs, FL died suddenly on July 2, 2021. Fred will be best remembered for his quick smile, his deep devotion to family, his love of song, and his unparalleled knack for maintaining countless friendships across the miles and years. Fred was born on May 17, 1960 in Fort Monmouth, NJ to Nancy Peters, a dental hygienist, and to Fred Costello, Sr., who spent his career with Union Carbide. The couple raised Fred and his five younger siblings in several...

It is with great sadness we announce the death of Christopher D. Killackey, 45, of Otis, MA on Sunday, June 27th, after a courageous battle with cancer, surrounded by his loving family. Christopher was born on May 29, 1976 in Pittsfield, MA to the Kevin and Jean (Coty) Killackey. He was a 1994 graduate of Lee High School. He went on to work at Sheffield Plastics, Rising Paper and, at the time of his death, Williams Stone Co. where he was a dedicated 13 year employee who took pride in his...

It is with profound sadness that we say good-bye to our precious Mom, Gram, Mima and GG, Barbara Mary Tart who passed away on Thursday, June 17, 2021 surrounded by her loving family. Born November 30, 1930 to Harold M. and Sarah Gibbons Dunham in Pittsfield, MA, she graduated from Pittsfield High School in 1948 and attended St. Luke’s School of Nursing. She was predeceased by her devoted husband of 62 years, Richard Tart I, her son-in-law David Scarpa, Sr., grandson Michael Andrews...

Ruth E. Bridagan—Born in Adams, MA on March 10, 1936 to the late Walter and Gladys Wemple Crosier. She was one of seven children born at home as that was “more normal back in my day” she would say. She spent most of her childhood in Adams with her grandmother the late J. Louisa Wemple attending Adams schools, eventually moving to Lee to live with her parents in 1943. She finished school in Lee, graduating in 1954. She married John E. Bridagan Jr. on October 26, 1963. During...

Alice Keegan Zerbato, 90, passed peacefully away with her son Alan by her side on June 7, 2021.  Alice was born on June 8, 1930 and was the daughter of Edward and Elsie Dorman Malumphy. She graduated from St. Mary's school in 1945 and went on to graduate from Lee High School, class of 1949 and attended the most recent class reunion. On May 20, 1950 she was married to Mario Zerbato, the love of her life. They were blessed with 51 years together. Alice was employed in the...

Candice L. Cahalan, 46, of Becket, died Saturday morning at Berkshire Medical Center following a courageous seven months-long battle against the debilitating effects of sepsis. Candice was born July 2, 1974 and was raised and educated locally. She was a 1992 graduate of Lee High School. Candi continued her education receiving degrees from Berkshire Community College and Springfield Technical College. Candi held various positions throughout her life, including Town Clerk of Peru, and most...

Scott Russell Rockefeller, 71, of Lee, MA died suddenly on Monday May 31, 2021.  It is fitting he was passed away on Memorial Day, a day of Remembrance for Service to others.  He was the son of Edward and Grace (Kellogg) Rockefeller, born December 31, 1949 in Great Barrington.  He attended schools in Great Barrington, MA graduating from Searles High School in 1967.  As a teenager, he worked at the Front Desk at Berkshire Motor Inn.  He also helped out at the Texaco...

Chief Jeffrey David Roosa (RET) of Lee, MA passed away at his home on May 29, 2021.  He was the son of Ralph and Diane (Heath) Roosa, born July 23, 1973.  He attended school in Lee, MA graduating from Lee High School in 1991, and went on to graduate from Westfield State College in 1996.  He started his 26-year career in law enforcement as a part-time police officer at the Lee Police Department in 1995, then joining the Sheffield Police Department in 1996 after graduating from...