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John "Jack" R. Wilkinson

1951-2014 PITTSFIELD Mr. John "Jack" R. Wilkinson, 63, of 236 Connecticut Ave., passed away suddenly Saturday evening, February 15, 2014, at Berkshire Medical Center. Born in Pittsfield on January 8, 1951 the son of George and Ann Pigott Wilkinson, he was a 1969 graduate of Pittsfield High School. Mr. Wilkinson was a mold maker for several local plastics companies, including Cavallero Plastics. He was presently working for Agi-Amaray Mold and Tool. He was a U.S. Army veteran and a communicant of St. Charles Church. Jack enjoyed flying radio controlled airplanes and was a member of the Berkshire RC Flying Club. He was also a member of the O'Laughlin's Sportsmen's Club. His greatest joy was spending time with his family and his beloved dogs, Mimi and Gidget. Mr. Wilkinson leaves his wife, the former Tracy Woodstock, whom he married on May 24, 2003 at St. Charles Church. Besides his parents of Pittsfield, he leaves two brothers, William Wilkinson and his wife, Elizabeth, of Pittsfield and George Wilkinson and his wife, Joan, of New Ashford; three sisters, Mary Wilkinson, Ann Murray and her husband, Joseph and Colleen Bergdoll and her husband, Christopher, all of Pittsfield; many nieces and nephews, grand nieces and nephews and many aunts and uncles. He was predeceased by a brother, Michael P. Wilkinson who died on August 10, 2013. FUNERAL NOTICE: Funeral services for Mr. John "Jack" R. Wilkinson will be Friday, February 21, 2014 at 9 a.m. from the DWYER FUNERAL HOME, 776 North St., Pittsfield MA with a Liturgy of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. at St. Charles Church celebrated by the Rev. A. Peter Gregory, Pastor. Burial will follow in St. Joseph's Cemetery. Calling hours at the funeral home will be Thursday, February 20, 2014, from 4 to 7 p.m. If friends desire, donations may be made to the Eleanor Sonsini Animal Shelter, care of the Dwyer Funeral Home, in his memory. Please visit www.dwyerfuneral.com to leave condolences and remembrances.





Published by The Berkshire Eagle on Feb. 19, 2014.
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I am writing a belated note of condolence. I just saw a comment on Facebook. Jack was a fixture at O's back in the day (as were many of us). He was a good man, one who you would want as a friend. He will be missed.

Dr. Tom Mawhinney

April 24, 2014

Ann and Joe,
My prayers are with you and your family at this time. Jack will be remembered today at a Mass at Gesu on the Mraquette campus. I will ask that he and Keith smile down upon us and keep us peaceful until we meet again. God Bless you all.
Judith Knight
Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Judith Knight

February 22, 2014

Tracy, I'm sorry for your loss. My thoughts are with you. Give my best to your mom and brother.
Katie (Grady) Tassone

Katie Tassone

February 20, 2014

We're so sorry for your loss. Our heart felt thoughts go out to you.

Chris + Anne Del Gallo

February 20, 2014

Such a beautiful family with too much sadness lately. I am truly sorry for your loss. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. Your family is a true inspiration of what love for each other is all about. God Bless you all.

Maureen Brodeur

February 20, 2014

SORRY TO HEAR OF JOHN'S EARLY EXIT - HE WAS A GOOD SOUL INDEED...MY THOUGHTS AND BEST WISHES ARE WITH ALL HE LEFT BEHIND!

BILL MATTIA

February 20, 2014

George, Ann & Wilkinson Family,

We are very sorry for your loss, our thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this very sad time.

Phil & Rita Gregory

February 19, 2014

Tracy... very sorry for the loss of your husband, Jack. Many nice entries in the guest book - he must have been quite a guy! Take good care…Mary (Grady) Thorne

Mary (Grady) Thorne

February 19, 2014

So very Sorry to hear of Jack's Passing. My thoughts are with all of you at this time.

Peter Nesbit

February 19, 2014

With deepest sympathy to the family. Our thoughts and prayers are sent from us here in Georgia.

Kevin & Maureen Prendergast

February 19, 2014

My sincere condolences to the Wilkinson family for the sudden and much too early passing of Jack. My heart is with you all.

Jennifer Ross-Rolando

February 19, 2014

To Jack's Family:
Our sincere thoughts and prayers to you with fond memories of Jack and the good times we shared in the 60's as a fellow member of the Cavaliers.
Jon

Jon Dietrich

February 19, 2014

You'll be missed by many people Jack, a true mark of a great life.... My thoughts and prayers to your family.. Glenn Carr

February 19, 2014

dear ANN AND GEORGE YOU HAVE OUR HEARTFELT PRAYERS AND SYMPATHY ON JACKS PASSING YOU,CAN BE VERY PROUD OF HIM HE WAS A KIND AND COMPASSIONATE MAN TO ALL WHO KNEW HIM HE WILL ALWAYS BE IN OUR PRAYERS

UNCLE POPPY AUNT LIL

February 19, 2014

Dear Tracy and the entire Wilkinson family ... our thoughts and prayers are with you at such a sad sad time. Sorry we will be unable to be with you during this time as we are in Florida for the winter. Our best to all.
Your former Glenwood Avenue neighbors,
Mike and Leslie Fiorini

February 19, 2014

R.I.P. Jack. You were a legend & will be missed by many.

Monica Bautel

February 19, 2014

O.M.G.-I am shocked--So sorry for your loss Ann & George-It is so hard to believe that Jackie is gone.I always remembered when he asked me what kind of motorcycle I had and when I replied "a Yamaha" he said "Oh, I thought you said you had a motor cycle." Of course Jack had a Harley at that time. Goodbye Jackie , you will be missed.

Rbert Cartier

February 19, 2014

Tim, so sorry to hear about your uncle sudden passing. keep him close to your heart and remember that his spirit lives on in all of you. with deep sympathy the Dominguez/Solis family.

February 19, 2014

To: Tracy and Family / The Wilkinson Family,
“Many people will walk in and out of your life,
But only true friends will leave footprints in
your heart” Jack was that person, a true friend
a marching member of the Pittsfield Cavaliers
brotherhood. If you ever needed a hand doing
anything you could always count on Jack to
be the first guy in line to help. Giving of his time
and untold talents the world is a better place today
because we were blessed with his endless love and
caring for all who were lucky to spend any amount
of time with Jack. Rest in Peace my friend. You will
be missed your work on this earth was done and eternal
peace in Heaven is your reward…

Richard Powell

February 19, 2014

i knew jack in the boy's club cavaliers drum corps. i remember his friendly manner and openness. it is tragic to hear of his passing. i will remember jack and our recently deceased cavaliers colleague frank stillman in my thoughts, prayers, and music, always. in spirit and music, royal hartigan

royal hartigan

February 19, 2014

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