Wellington Funeral Service

PITTSFIELD- William F. Carty Jr., 81 of 53 Pollock Ave passed away December 14, 2009 at Berkshire Medical Center.  Born May 24, 1928, was the son of William Sr. and Elizabeth Coyne Carty. He attended local schools graduating from Pittsfield High School in 1946; He then attended Seton Hall University in South Orange, New Jersey completing his Bachelor’s in Business Administration in 1950. He went on to obtain his teaching credentials from North Adams State Teacher’s College in 1955.

Mr. Carty started his teaching career at the North Junior High School, Pittsfield, from 1954 to 1957. He then went on to teach at Pittsfield High School from 1957 to 1963. Then from 1963 to 1985 he taught at Crosby Junior High School, where he became the head of the Social Studies department. He then completed his career by returning to Pittsfield High School from 1985 until his retirement. He was the long-time coach of the PHS Quiz Team and the PHS Academic Decathlon Team. In his early adulthood, he was a member of the St. Francis Parish, Pittsfield, where he was President of the Holy Name Society and coached the St. Francis Bantams in the Catholic Youth Center. In 1967, he became a communicant of Sacred Heart Parish in Pittsfield until his death.

His wife the former the Ann C. King whom he married December 26, 1957 passed away November 7, 2009. He leaves two daughters Denise Bartz of Pittsfield, MA, Victoria Carty of Santa Anna, CA and three Sons Timothy Carty of Ranchos Palos Verdes, CA, and Terence Carty of Dalton, MA, Gregory Carty of Pittsfield, MA. He leaves Three Grandsons Tyler May, Andre Carty and Terence Carty Jr., and one Granddaughter Marianna Bartz.

FUNERAL NOTICE- Liturgy Christian Burial will be held Monday December 21^st at 11AM at the Sacred Heart Church with the Rev. Father James Joyce officiating. Burial will follow in the St. Josephs Cemetery. Calling hours will be held Sunday December 20^th at the WELLINGTON FUNERAL HOME 220 EAST ST PITTSFIELD MA from 3 to 5 PM.

PITTSFIELD- Linda Carol Henderson, 66, died December 20, 2009 at Berkshire Medical Center surrounded by her loving family, following a courageous battle with cancer.

Born in Pittsfield on February 19, 1943, daughter of Gerald and Alice Ferdyn Aldam, she attended Pittsfield High School.
Linda first worked at Paine’s Cleaners in Pittsfield; she became an Avon representative in 1970 and continued until this year.

Linda was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother; she loved to sew, making clothes for her grandchildren.  She enjoyed doing crafts, enjoyed bowling and camping.  She will be dearly missed by all who knew her.

Linda leaves her husband Walter whom she married August 25, 1962, three sons James L. and his wife Kym, Kevin J. and his wife Sarah, of Pittsfield, and Jeffrey M. and his wife Marsha of Stephentown, NY, her sister in law and brother in law Judith and Kenneth Feltman of Clifton, NJ.  Her grandchildren Hunter, Harley, Lindsay, Lexi, Cody, Liam, Bella, Corina, and Niall.  Survivors include uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. She is predeceased by her parents and two brothers Kevin G. and Stephen F. Aldam.

Many thanks to her Doctors and staff who took her through her many challenges in the past 3 years, to the many dedicated staff who cared for her at Berkshire Medical Center during each of her visits, and to the Berkshire Visiting Nurses, especially Paula and Bridget, and finally to HospiceCare in the Berkshires who helped her during her final days.

FUNERAL NOTICE- A memorial service will be held Wednesday, December 23, 2009 at 7pm at the WELLINGTON FUNERAL HOME, with the Rev. Peter Gregory officiating.  Calling hours will be Wednesday from 4-7pm followed by the service.  In lieu of flowers donations are suggested to the Kevin G. Aldam Scholarship Fund, or the American Cancer Society, in care of the funeral home 220 East St., Pittsfield, MA 01201.  Thoughts and wishes may be sent to condolences@wellingtonfuneralhome.com.

DALTON- Marion S. Houghtaling, 82, of 563 Main St. died at home on Friday.

Born March 25, 1927, the daughter of Ashley and Marion Mason Fitzroy, she was a graduate of Pittsfield High School.
Marion was a homemaker.

She is predeceased by her husband Francis R. Houghtaling who died November 15, 1982.

She leaves her son Gary F. Houghtaling and his wife Kathy of Dalton, daughter Terry L. Thomson of Dalton, son Kris R. Houghtaling and his wife Jean of Escondido, CA, grandchildren Joel D. Thomson, Stacia M. McBrierty and her husband Eric, Aaron M. Thomson, Ian Houghtaling, Keith Houghtaling, Ashley Houghtaling, Kaitlyn Houghtaling, and Rachel Houghtaling, and her great grandchildren Anastasia Green and Makenna McBrierty.

FUNERAL NOTICE- Services for Marion S. Houghtaling will be private and at the convenience of the family.  The BARTLETT WELLINGTON FUNERAL HOME, 525 Main St., Dalton, MA is in charge of arrangements.

Pittsfield – Betty Fuselier, 86, formerly of 2 Partridge Road, died Christmas Day at the Springside of Pittsfield Nursing Home.

Born Betty Lou Scott on October 13, 1923, in Tylertown, MS. She was daughter to Ernest J. Scott and Besse Simmons. She was married to Marius “Gunner” Fuselier, whom she married Oct. 27, 1945, until his death in 1988.

She attended Blue Mountain College two years, and then graduated with honors from Mississippi College. After marrying “Gunner, she became a homemaker, loving wife, mother, and grandmother. Betty’s family was her greatest joy. She was affectionately called “BiBi” by her grandchildren.

She was an active and staunch supporter of the community theater group, the Town Players of Pittsfield. She was a lifetime member, and among her many roles she served as Secretary, and as President. She also won many awards for her fine acting. She was in such plays as “Bus Stop”(1958), “The Glass Menagerie” (1963),  “Silent Night, Lonely Night”(1972), among others.

She was an avid traveler. Through the years she traveled with her husband, and daughters, to places like Turkey, Spain, Egypt, Greece, Italy, Yugoslavia, Mexico, Amsterdam, Austria, Portugal, Monaco, France, Germany, Luxembourg, England, Scotland, Taiwan, Singapore, Hong Kong, Borneo and Bali.

Betty leaves two sons, Christopher S. Fuselier of Farmington, CT, and Richard M. Fuselier of West Lake Village, CA; two daughters, Lisa B. Fuselier of Littleton, CO, and Mrs. Mari F. Ernst of Highlands Ranch, CO; and six grandchildren: Erin, Kevin and Matthew Fuselier; and Michael, Benjamin and Marli Ernst.