Mr. William B. Barry

William Brian Barry, 87, of Pittsfield, loving husband of Joan C. Barry for 64 years, passed away August 31, 2022. He was born in Saginaw, Michigan on September 20, 1934, the son of the late Judge William R. Barry and Catherine Barry, of Springfield. He attended high school in Springfield and graduated from U-Mass, Amherst. He entered the Army National Guard as Private First Class and retired as a First Lt. He completed his education at Western New England Law School and began practicing law in 1970. Bill came from Springfield to Pittsfield in 1968 as Manager of Travelers Insurance company. After passing the bar, he started a practice on North Street in Pittsfield. He continued for fifty years serving many clients (many of them becoming friends), in all phases of law until his retirement in 2020. He sat on various Boards representing charities and civic causes. He taught a legal class for many years at Berkshire Community College to local firemen. Bill and Joan loved camping and outdoor activities. It was mandatory that the family vacation in Ogunquit, Maine at least three times a year, and he thoroughly enjoyed the lobsters and clams. He was very competitive and loved playing cards, checkers, and Scrabble with his family. Bill and Joan visited Bermuda, Aruba, and many countries of Europe with friends, family, or on their own. Traveling was a way of enjoyment and education in Bill’s estimation. Ireland was his favorite destination, which he visited with his daughters, tracing his family’s heritage and meeting new relatives. Bill was a very learned historian and enjoyed talking and debating historical issues as well as political issues. He supported and attended many sporting events and other activities of his children and grandchildren. His kind and loving spirit always welcomed everyone to his home, often offering good conversation and a beer or other suitable beverage. Bill is survived by his wife, the former Joan Blake. He leaves behind his children, William D. Barry, and his wife, Tammy, Linda C. Barry, Diane M. McDonough, and Daniel P. Barry, and his wife, Laura. He also leaves behind his grandchildren William Barry, Brian Barry, Catherine Barry, Matthew Barry, Patrick McDonough, Catharine Barry, and Ailene Barry, and his great granddaughter, Maeve Barry. The family wishes to thank Mt. Greylock Nursing Home for the excellent care and support, and a special thanks to HospiceCare in the Berkshires for their sympathy and compassion during our final hours with Bill. Funeral Notice: In accordance with his wishes, funeral arrangements for William B. Barry are private. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in his memory may be made to St. Agnes Church, 489 Main Street, Dalton, MA 01226.

Mr. William B. Barry

September 20, 1934 - August 31, 2022