Geraldine Wallace

Geraldine Wallace, 92, passed away peacefully on August 14, 2018. Born in New Haven, CT on June 25, 1926, the daughter of Christopher and Marie Coveyduck. After the birth of her youngest son, Geraldine began working for the Big N in Pittsfield, MA. She then worked for many years at Adams Super Market until the store closed. After a short stint at Price Chopper she “retired” and began shopping for her son’s store, Greenridge Variety. She loved babysitting her grandchildren and great grandchildren and spending time with her family. She enjoyed nights out at Bingo with her friends and granddaughters Leanne and Melissa. She also enjoyed traveling and going to casinos. During her later years, she spent quality time with her family and caregivers, going out to eat, taking rides, listening to music, and teasing and joking with everyone. Her strength, spunky personality, and light-heartedness were always present, even during her last days. She was able to tease and be teased and she loved sparring with people. She will be in our hearts forever and we will miss her every single day. She is now with her loving husband, parents, and family members who’ve passed before her, and we know she is now resting in peace. Geraldine leaves behind six children; Geraldine A. Baeder and husband Scott, Joan E. Toomey, Arthur J. Wallace and wife Robin, Sharon A. Shields and husband Leo, David C. Wallace and wife Jane, James M. Wallace and wife Sheila, 14 grandchildren; Sandra Lavallee, James Wood and wife Krista, Stacey Sheehan and husband Chris, Luke Toomey, Michael Wallace and wife Minna, Heather Kinnas and husband John, Daniel Wallace and wife Julie, Melissa Davis, Leanne Davis, Kevin Wallace, Mary Wallace, Shaunna Houle and husband Roger, Timothy Grady and wife Norma, Katie Lefkowitz and husband Mark, 23 great grandchildren; Jordan, Tyler, and Nicole Lavallee; Amanda, Sydney, and Jessica Wood; Riley and Hailey Sheehan; Matthew Wallace; Connor and Chase Kinnas; Kyle, CJ, Cooper, and Allie Wallace; Alexis Burke and Nevaeh Emprimo; Leeah Choon; Jaelyn and Parker Houle; Zoe and Mila Grady; Mason Lefkowitz, and 3 sisters; Agatha Esposito, Clara Brogan, and Hilda Gamberdella. She was predeceased by her husband, Arthur J. Wallace Jr, two brothers; Anderson and Louis Coveyduck, a sister; Lorna Coveyduck, one grandchild; Katie Wallace, and two great grandchildren; Caitlin Lavallee and Jayce Grady. Gerry/Gram is also survived by her special caregivers/adopted family members Darlene Esposito, Lisa Conner, Zachary Bump, Joan Gates, Stephanie Whipple and Cassidy Salvatore. Although not related by blood, they are her family. We would like to thank Gram’s special caregivers Darlene, Lisa, Zack, Melissa Davis, Stephanie, Cassidy, and the entire staff at Craneville in Dalton, MA who cared for Gram. She became Gram to everyone with whom she crossed paths. With their care and support, her last two years at Craneville where like being at home with her loving family. In addition, with the support of her children, granddaughters Melissa and Leanne Davis, great granddaughters Nevaeh Emprimo, Alexis Burke, and Leeah Choon, the Adult Day Health program, Ralph Froio Senior Center Supportive Day Program, the staff at Molari, many other special caregivers, and Elder Services of Berkshire County, Gram was able to live a full and happy life at home for many, many years. Funeral services for Geraldine Wallace will take place on Thursday, August 23, 2018 at 11 a.m. at the Dwyer Funeral Home, 776 North Street, Pittsfield, MA, with Rev. William Furey, officiating. Calling hours are on Wednesday, August 22, 2018 from 4 p.m to 7 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Elder Services of Berkshire County. Please visit www.dwyerfuneral.com to leave condolences and remembrances.

Geraldine Wallace

June 25, 1926 - August 14, 2018