Mrs. Ethel E. Connors

Ethel E. Connors, of Pittsfield, died at home on November 7, 2023, just two weeks after celebrating her 105th birthday. Ethel was born in Pittsfield, MA, on October 24, 1918, the daughter of the late Frank and Celia Serra Earle. Ethel graduated from Pittsfield High School in 1935. As a young woman, Ethel worked as a radiologic technologist. She married Raymond T. Connors in 1946 and they raised 5 children. She earned an Associate Degree in Arts from Berkshire Community College in 1977. Ethel worked as a teacher's aide in special education for the Pittsfield School system for 25 years until her retirement in 1993. Ethel attributed her longevity to family, friends, healthy diet and especially exercising. She worked out at the Berkshire Medical Center's Cardiac Rehab Center and at the YMCA with the Silver Sneakers group. She absolutely loved kayaking every summer, even this past summer. She hardly ever missed her daily half-hour stationary bike rides. She zoomed a chair yoga class with Laurie every week. Ethel also loved playing cards, especially bridge at the Pittsfield Senior Center. She also enjoyed painting and more recently coloring. After meeting in an art class at The Berkshire Museum, Ethel continued to host the art group weekly for about 20 years. Ethel was a longtime parishioner at St. Mark's Church in Pittsfield. In 1997, Ethel was predeceased by her beloved husband of over 50 years, Raymond T. Connors and in 2001 by her older brother, Frank Robert Earle. She is survived by her children: Raymond F. Connors, Susan K. Connors (Joseph Eron), Lynn M. Connors, Robert E. Connors (Bonnie Keeler Connors), and Ann M. Connors; her grandchildren: Robert Connors (Jen Wisotsky), Katie Connors Ogle (Stefan Ogle) and Sarah Eron (Caleb Goodhouse); and her great grandchildren: Raymond and Camille Connors and Eden and Beau Ogle. Funeral Notice: Funeral services for Ethel E. Connors will be Saturday, December 2, 2023, with a Liturgy of Christian Burial on Saturday, December 2, 2023, at 9:30 am at St. Mark's Church, celebrated by the Rev. Frank Furman, Administrator. Burial will follow at St. Joseph Cemetery. There will be no calling hours. In lieu of flowers, donations in Ethel's memory can be made to a charity of one's choice, in care of the Dwyer Funeral Home.

Mrs. Ethel E. Connors

October 24, 1918 - November 7, 2023