Mrs. Barbara Buckler Kiley

Mrs. Barbara Buckler Kiley, age 93, of Dalton, died peacefully Saturday May 26, at Springside Rehabilitation Center after a long and courageous battle with Alzheimer's. She previously was a vital and beloved resident of Sugar Hill for 11 years. Barbara was born March 23, 1925 at the family homestead on West Street in Pittsfield. She graduated from Williams High School in Stockbridge, after which she attended the Pittsfield Secretarial School. Barbara was employed by the Pittsfield Chamber of Commerce, The Austin Riggs Foundation in Stockbridge, and in later years as a desk clerk at the Red Lion Inn. On February 1, 1947, Barbara married the love of her life, James Francis Kiley, at the bride's home in Stockbridge. Husband “Jim” Kiley became the operations manager at Tanglewood; as their home was on the premises, Barbara became the gracious face and voice of greeting for guests seeking information or direction. As well, she managed Tanglewood's Lost and Found Department. Barbara was a member of the First Congregational Church of Stockbridge and was treasurer of the church for many years. She was a member of the Women's Fellowship of the church, and in keeping with her love of music, was an enthusiastic member of the choir. She was a past Matron of the Order of the Eastern Star in Pittsfield. Barbara is survived by her sister, Eleanor B. Dietrich of Sugar Hill in Dalton; her son David Kiley of Texas; her grandchildren: Brittany Kiley, Jared Kiley, Darcy Kiley Gregoire, James Tenney and Mikela Tenney, as well as a great-grand-daughter, Nicole Kiley Tenney Burchette. She will be missed as well by many cousins, nieces and nephews. Barbara is pre-deceased by her husband James Kiley, and her daughter Linda Kiley Tenney. Barb's family would like to extend their sincere thanks and love to all the staff and management at Sugar Hill in Dalton for their years of great care and support for Barb and her family. Also thanks to the wonderful care given by the staff at Springside, and especially those from HospiceCare in the Berkshires. A celebration of Barbara's life will be held in the Chapel at Dalton Congregational Church on Friday, June 8 at 11:00 a.m. Calling hours will be in the parlor at the church an hour before the service. Memorial donations in memory of Barbara may be made to the Berkshire Alzheimer's Partnership in care of Elder Services, 877 South St., Suite 4-E, Pittsfield, MA 01201 or the Eleanor Soncini Animal Shelter, 63 Downing Industrial Park, Pittsfield, MA 01201.

Mrs. Barbara Buckler Kiley

March 23, 1925 - May 26, 2018