Mrs. Mary B. Moesley

Mrs. Mary B. Moesley, of Lanesborough, MA, passed away on Saturday, July 5, 2025, just months shy of celebrating her 100th birthday. Born in Worcester, MA, on November 3, 1925, daughter of the late Francis and Edna Cummings Burke, she graduated from the former St. Joseph High School with the class of 1943. For the majority of her career, Mary was employed by the Lanesborough Public School where she worked as an aide. It was from there that she retired after 15 years of dedicated service. She was the director of the Girls Club After School Youth Program for 9 years. She was a substitute paraprofessional for Pittsfield Public Schools, taught at the Bearcare Preschool program, as well as dance at her home. Mary was always very active in her church and community. She was devoted to her Catholic faith. At St. Charles Borromeo parish she served as a lector and Eucharist minister. She was very involved in the religious education programs, teaching both children and adults and was a faithful member of the Rosary Sodality. In addition, she supported her husband, Bill, during his formation in the diaconate program. For many years Mary was an associate of the Sisters of St. Joseph and was blessed to have many of the nuns in her life. Mary found a special purpose with her ministry at the Berkshire County House of Correction where she regularly helped lead the Residents Encounter Christ program. She volunteered weekly with this program until she was 98 years old. She also volunteered at Lanesborough School until she was 95 helping children with Reading and Math skills. As a young adult she founded an all girls band, Mary Burke and the Rhythm Girls. They entertained at various venues during World War II. She was happy to be able to contribute to raising morale on the home front during the war. She also marched as a drum majorette in the local parade celebrating VE Day. Mary enjoyed traveling both within the United States and abroad. She had many fond memories of camping with her husband and family in their popup trailer. .They had fun adventures in Maine, Myrtle Beach, Florida and many other destinations. Many of Mary and Bill’s travels involved their dear friends, Jane and Harmon Witter. With the Witters they traveled to Nashville to listen to country music and to various other places to attend antique car shows In recent years she particularly enjoyed her yearly summer visits to Cape Cod with her extended family. She was extremely proud of her Irish heritage and had fond memories of visiting Ireland on two occasions. Other favorite overseas trips included Italy and attending the Passion Play in Oberammergau, Germany. Mary was predeceased by her beloved husband of 64 years, Deacon William G. Moesley, whom she married on June 18, 1949. Bill passed away on July 5, 2013. She was also predeceased by her sister, Marita Burnick. She is survived by her children, Susan Moesley, Ann Hall (John), William “Bif” Moesley, Joseph Moesley, and Patricia Moesley (Michael Ragusa), as well as her 5 grandchildren, Laura Hall (Andrew Shaw), Karen Kaiser (Tracy), Joey Moesley, Jr., Chrissy Moesley (Andy Thompson) and Cassi Moesley (Rodney Cappotto). She leaves behind her 10 great grandchildren, Ethan, Hannah, Caroline, Chase, Shaniah, Cynthia, Drew, Lily, Jack, James, her brother, Raymond Ferrarin (Barbara), and several nieces and nephews. Mary’s family wishes to thank her physicians, Dr. Catherine Keating and Dr. David Albert both of whom provided outstanding care to Mary for many years. The family is also very grateful to her recent caregiver, Holly, who was always dedicated and compassionate during her time caring for Mary and to the many Hospice workers and volunteers who also faithfully provide care and comfort. Mary received excellent service from the Lanesborough Volunteer Fire Department, Police Department and especially EMT Jen Weber and her team. Mary’s family wishes to thank them as well. Funeral Notice: Funeral services for Mrs. Mary B. Moesley will be Saturday, July 12, 2025, with a Liturgy of Christian Burial at 9:30am at St. Charles Church, celebrated by the Rev. Matthew Barone, Pastor. Burial will follow at Mountain View Cemetery in Lanesborough. Calling hours will be Friday, July 11, 2025, from 4pm to 6pm at the Dwyer Funeral Home, 776 North Street, Pittsfield, MA 01201. Friends wishing to make a donation in Mary’s memory may do so to either the Sisters of St. Joseph, the Lanesborough Volunteer Fire Department, or St. Charles Church, in care of the Dwyer Funeral Home.

Mrs. Mary B. Moesley

November 3, 1925 - July 5, 2025