Manley Robert "Bud" Coon, 92, of Lee, MA entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, September 1, 2026.

Bud was born on June 7, 1934 in Canaan, CT and grew up in Sheffield, MA. He attended Housatonic Valley Regional High School (Class of 1952). He served as a morse code interceptor in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. After his tour ended in 1956, he pursued an accounting degree under the GI Bill. In 1961 he married the love of his life Nora Davis from Great Barrington and they built a home in Lee where they lived for over 60 years and raised their 4 children, John (Tricia) Coon, Nora (Steve) O'Connor, Theresa (Shawn) Mellin, and Stephen (Velma) Coon. Bud worked in the accounting department of the Kimberly-Clark Paper Mill for 30 years and retired in 1996.

He was known affectionately as Pop to his grandchildren. He loved every moment he spent with them and they loved him right back! Justin and Lauren Coon, Jack and Mark O'Connor, Matthew and Jessica Mellin, and Tyler Coon. Although spread out across the country, they all felt a special bond for their Pop and he was so proud of them.

Bud is survived by his devoted wife Nora of 65 years, his brother Russell (Pat) Coon and sister Caroline (John) O'Connor, sister-in-law Holly (Richard) Coon, sister-in- law Mary (Maurice) Leahey, and sister-in-law Anna Davis. He is predeceased by his brother Richard "Dick" Coon, sister-in-law Patricia Coon, and his parents Manley and Mary Bailey Coon.

In his younger years Bud was a hard worker and incredible husband and father. In his older years he was an involved proud grandfather. He will be greatly missed and his memories cherished.

There will be a celebration mass on Friday, September 11, 2026 at St. Mary's Church in Lee at 11:30 am. In lieu of flowers: HospiceCare in The Berkshires c/o Kelly Funeral Home.

Hospice Care in the Berkshires
C/O Kelly Funeral Home 3 Main St., Lee MA 01238