Mr. Michael L. Travers

Mr. Michael L. Travers, 75, of Pittsfield, passed away unexpectedly at home on Monday, March 13, 2023. Born in Pittsfield, MA on July 25, 1947, the son of the late George and Leah Davenport Travers, he graduated from Pittsfield High School in 1965, and later attended classes at Berkshire Community College. He served in the National Reserves during the Vietnam War. Michael was the owner of M. Travers Shoe World at the Allendale Shopping Center in Coltsville, circa 1974-1976. He wore many career hats over the years, including shoe dept. Manager and CEO to George Seedman, founder of the TSS (Time Square Stores) in Queens, NY; manager of many Cumberland Farms stores across New England; running his own limousine service; and property manager of a large estate in Stockbridge, MA. However, he seemed his happiest when pursuing his love for painting and sketching. After he was commissioned to do various artwork by local patrons, he became the proud owner of Lenox Artisans Gallery which he opened in 2001, on Pittsfield Road, in Lenox, MA. There he showcased his own art and other artists’ work on consignment. Over the years, ill health eventually prevented him from pursuing and continuing his beloved career in the arts. Among many things, he enjoyed listening to music, and was a serious history buff, especially concerning historical wars all over the world, but especially the Civil War, WWI and WWII. Michael was also a proud member of the Pittsfield Cavaliers Drum and Bugle Corp., Color Guard. Michael is survived by his two sisters, Leah Lewis (David), of Franklin, TN, and Carol Hoyda (Serge), of Great Neck, NY; by his daughter, Stacey Travers Vary, of Ft. Myers, FL; by his nieces Leah Bordeau, Lily Hoyda and Sandy Bordeau; by his nephews Nelson Bordeau and Jordan Hoyda; by his great nephews; Brock Bordeau and Brayden Bordeau; by his granddaughters, Kaitlyn Gibbs Jones, Cassidy Rose Vary and Brandi Niccole Smith; by his great grandsons, Caleb Smith, Gabriel Smith, Noah Smith and Eli Smith. He is predeceased by his brother, George J. Travers, Jr., and his son, Michael L. Travers, Jr. Funeral Notice: Funeral services for Mr. Michael L. Travers will be Friday, March 31, 2023, at 12 noon at the Dwyer Funeral Home, 776 North Street, Pittsfield MA 01201.Burial will follow at Pittsfield Cemetery. Calling hours at the funeral home will be prior to the service, from 10 am to 12 noon.

Mr. Michael L. Travers

July 25, 1947 - March 13, 2023