Gloria Pike

1930 - 2025

Gloria Pike

Shelburne Falls, MA - Gloria Hall Pike passed away peacefully on August 12th with family by her side. Gloria Fannie Hall was born Sept 22nd, 1930 to Amy (Kirkwood) Hall and Ralph Hall. She spent her youth in Colrain with siblings, Dorothy, Bernard, Evelyn, Lyle and Marilyn. Gloria was the last survivor of her generation.

Gloria loved to dance and met her husband, a WW II veteran Alfred Pike while at a dance. They married in 1947 and raised their 6 children in the home that Alfred built in Shelburne Falls. Gloria was a homemaker. She loved to bake and her squash rolls, apple pies and chocolate cakes were favorites of the family. Gloria learned to sew, knit, and quilt while being a busy mother. Later in life, she learned to play the piano. Gloria was a member of Trinity Church and for many years was involved with the Trinity Women's group.

As empty nesters, Gloria and Alfred traveled the US, first on bus tours and then with their travel trailer. They visited children and friends from California to Alaska. In later years, they spent winters in Zephyrhills, Florida.

Gloria was predeceased by her son Alan (1983), her husband Alfred (2013) and son-in-law Jerry (2025). She is survived by her 5 daughters, Susan Farmer (Rob), Bethany Pike, Laurie Pike (Rick), Patricia Anderson (Sam) and Lisa Leger (Randy). She was Grandma Pike to 11 grandchildren and Great Grandma Pike to 15 great grandchildren and 3 great, great grandchildren. Her family will greatly miss her loving, hardworking, dependable and smiling spirit.

Gloria resided at Regal Care of Greenfield for the last 4 years and was lovingly cared for by the staff. She was in her element, socializing with fellow residents and being entertained by the many activities. Her family is very grateful to the many CNAs, nurses, activities coordinators and housekeepers for creating a comfortable community in which to live. We appreciate the services of the New England Hospice team for providing comfort to our mother in the last several months.

Graveside services will be Saturday, September 6th, 10:30 AM at Arms Cemetery in Shelburne Falls. A reception with the family will follow at 11:30 AM at the Shelburne – Buckland Community Center, 53 Main St, Shelburne Falls. Donations in memory of Gloria may be made to West County Food Pantry c/o Trinity Church, 51 Maple St, Shelburne Falls, MA 01370. Smith-Kelleher Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.