Mrs. Kathleen Arzt

Kathleen Arzt, formerly Williams, 68, of Pittsfield, MA, passed away Wednesday, October 18, 2017. Born November 5, 1948 at St. Luke’s Hospital, the daughter of Leslie and Mary Roedel Williams, she lived most of her life in Pittsfield. After graduating from Pittsfield High School, Kathy went on to become a paralegal as an International Export Compliance Officer for General Dynamics. She retired in 2012 after 18 years of service. The years following her retirement were spent taking cruises and travelling extensively with the love of her life, her husband Bill. Kathy and Bill were married in 1973 at Richmond Congregational Church in Richmond, MA. Kathy’s greatest gift to the world is her three beautiful and talented children: Tess, Steph, and Bill. Her heritage is 8 unique, beautiful, and talented grandchildren: Paula and Jonathan Pickard, Alexis and Victoria Jackson, Ryan and Sean Earle, and Fiona and Bodie Arzt. Kathy’s most delightful surprise is due to be born in October, her first great-grandchild, Evalyse Johanna Rutherford. Kathy was a longtime member of the First Church of Christ Congregational on Park Square in Pittsfield. She considered herself a most beloved and blessed woman in God’s arms and totally satisfied with all of life. May God bless all those who supported and helped our family in the end. With great love and blessings, Kathy blesses them all. “Jesus is always there, just reach out. Amen” Kathy was preceded in death by her father, her mother, a brother, and a lovely grandson, Patrick Pickard. Kathy leaves behind her loving husband of 44 years, William (Bill) Arzt. She also leaves Theresa Jackson, Stephen Earle and his beloved wife Nancy, William and his beloved wife Shrai, a brother, Dick Williams, and his wife Irene of Dalton, a sister, Barbara Williams of Pittsfield, a brother, David Williams of Springfield, and her beloved cocker spaniel, Millie. Funeral Notice: Funeral services for Kathleen Arzt will be held Thursday, October 26, 2017, with a Celebration of Life at 11 a.m. at the First Church of Christ Congregational, celebrated by The Rev. Dr. James Lumsden. Burial will be private. Calling hours will be Wednesday, October 25, 2017 from 4 p.m. until 7 p.m. at the Dwyer Funeral Home, 776 North St., Pittsfield, MA. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to First Church of Christ Congregational, care of the Dwyer Funeral Home, in her memory. DONATIONS CANNOT BE MADE ONLINE, BUT MAY BE MADE THROUGH THE FUNERAL HOME.

Mrs. Kathleen Arzt

November 5, 1948 - October 18, 2017