Mrs. Lois F. DeGiorgis

September 7, 1934 - February 12, 2021

Mrs. Lois F. DeGiorgis, 86, of Dalton, passed away after a short illness on Friday, February 12, 2021. Born in Pittsfield, MA, on September 7, 1934, the daughter of the late Ray Rattigan and Frances Chapman, she graduated from Pittsfield High School. Lois worked in quality control for the former A. H. Rice Silk Mill for 35 dedicated years until her retirement. Among many things, she enjoyed reading and traveling. Lois loved cats and dogs, and especially enjoyed watching dog shows on television. Lois is survived by her beloved husband of 67 years, Richard R. DeGiorgis, whom she married on July 18, 1953. She leaves behind her children, Sharon Mongeon, Lisa Giles, Richard A. DeGiorgis, and Tracey Mathes, as well as her siblings, Gerald Rattigan, Donna Crawford and step-brother, Arnold Karusian. Lois is also survived by her nine dear grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. Funeral Notice: Funeral services for Mrs. Lois F. DeGiorgis will be private. A webcast of her service will be available at http://www.dwyerfuneral.com/obituaries/permalink/9845147/LTWebcast on Friday, February 19, 2021, at 11 a.m. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to HospiceCare in the Berkshires or The Berkshire Humane Society in care of the Dwyer-Wellington Funeral Home, 525 Main Street, Dalton, MA 01226, in her memory. Donations CANNOT be made online, but may be made through the Dwyer-Wellington Funeral Home.