Mrs. Evelyn "Pat" Dwyer

Mrs. Evelyn A. Dwyer, 96, formerly of Pittsfield, MA passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 27, 2022, at the Bay Path Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Duxbury, MA, surrounded by her loving family. Born on July 12, 1926, the daughter of the late Gustave and Anna Talpash Olanie, she graduated from Pittsfield High School with the class of 1944. Evelyn was employed by the Pittsfield School Department, where she worked as a secretary to the Principals of the Middle School, Junior High, and High School, making it extremely difficult for her son Tim to get into trouble without her knowledge. While she always claimed she didn’t choose her career path to keep an eye on him, her son remained unconvinced. She retired after 15-years of dedicated service (and Tim had graduated). Among many things, Evelyn loved the beach and ocean most of all. She could be found at Hampton Beach every August on the annual family vacation bobbing in the waves, seemingly for hours, despite the bone-chilling water temperatures. Later in life, she adopted Duxbury Beach as her favorite place to watch the waves roll in while her grandchildren played in the sand at her feet. In addition to caring for her family, she also spent many hours volunteering at the Lenox Chamber of Commerce. Evelyn was predeceased by her beloved husband of 43-years Donald C. Dwyer, whom she married June 17, 1950. Donald passed away on July 20, 1993. Besides her husband and parents, Evelyn was predeceased by her brother William Olanie. She is survived by her son Timothy W. Dwyer of Kingston, MA, his wife Martie, and four grandchildren. Evelyn, or “Pat” as everyone in Pittsfield knew her (a nickname from her father), or “Evie” as she was affectionately referred to by her caregivers, will always be remembered as a one-of-a-kind, sweet, gentle, loving soul, with just a little bit of sassiness sprinkled in. Though her mind was affected by dementia, her spirit never faded. May she now rest in peace. Funeral Notice: A private funeral service for the family will be held on Tuesday, January 3, 2023 at the Dwyer Funeral Home in Pittsfield, MA, followed by a burial at the St. Joseph’s Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory can be made to the Alzheimer’s Association. https://act.alz.org/donate

Mrs. Evelyn "Pat" Dwyer

July 12, 1926 - December 27, 2022