Mrs. Edith "Lil" Brickley

Edith Lillian Brickley died on Monday January 9, 2023, at the age of 100. Lil was born in Boston, MA on October 8, 1922, the daughter of the late John and Mary Fowler Murphy. She enjoyed a wonderful marriage of 67 years to Walter W. Brickley, who predeceased her on July 7, 2012. Lil was a World War II veteran who enlisted in the Navy in 1944. She received training at Hunter College in New York and then was sent to the Iowa State Teacher’s College in Cedar Falls, Iowa. She completed her service at the Treasure Island Shipyard in San Francisco and was honorably discharged in August 1945. Lil was especially proud of her service and of her work at John Hancock Insurance Company in Boston, MA, before and after the war. Lil and Walt moved from California to Boston to Schenectady, NY where their 3 children were born. After a few years in Stratford CT, they moved to Marlboro Drive in Pittsfield where they raised their family. Their home was the site of many neighborhood parties and gatherings and Lil and Walt spent happy and busy years there. They also enjoyed time in Sarasota, Florida during their retirement years while maintaining a strong connection to the Pittsfield community. All would agree that Lil never met a stranger. She always took an interest in the lives of others and was quick with a joke. She was also a skilled shopper, a TJ Maxx “expert”, and a gifted artist - from the doodles she added to every note she wrote, to her beautiful oil paintings. She golfed, skied and played tennis and bridge as well. Family and friends were fortunate to celebrate Lil’s 100th birthday in October and she was thrilled to mark that milestone. She leaves behind her son, Michael Brickley (Cathy), and her daughters, Janice Brickley and Carol Robertson (Tom). Lil also leaves behind her dear grandchildren, Christina Stanton (Chris Calvert), Zachary Ethier (Abby Sloan), Ashley Keedy (Brian Messier), Jeff Keedy (Mia), Matt Brickley (Jen), and Lisa Massie (Ryan), as well as eight great grandchildren. The family would like to note the wonderful, loving care she received from everyone at Berkshire Place. We offer thanks, appreciation and respect for their dedication. Funeral Notice: Funeral services for Mrs. Edith L. Brickley will be private. In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory can be made to the charity of your choice.

Mrs. Edith "Lil" Brickley

October 8, 1922 - January 9, 2023