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Allan G. MacHaffie
1957 - 2015 GREAT BARRINGTON Mr. Allan G. MacHaffie, 57, of 24 Silver St., passed away on Wednesday, June 24, 2015 at Baystate Medical Center surrounded by his loving family. Born in Pittsfield, October 19, 1957, the son of William K. and the late Jeanne LaRouche MacHaffie, he attended local schools graduating in 1975 from Pittsfield High School. Mr. MacHaffie was a self employed Master Carpenter building homes throughout the county for 39 years. He enjoyed his time with his two children and watching the Boston Bruins. His wife, the former Rebecca Ross died in 2007. Besides his father of Pittsfield, he is survived by his son, William MacHaffie of Pittsfield, his daughter, Allison MacHaffie of Woburn, his sister, Linda Levante and her husband, Glenn of Pittsfield, his three brothers, Glenn MacHaffie, Craig MacHaffie and his wife, Amy all of Pittsfield and David MacHaffie and his wife, Jamie of Lanesborough, and 16 nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his mother, Jeanne, a sister, Lisa Marie MacHaffie, a brother, Dale William MacHaffie and two nephews, Shaun William MacHaffie and Timothy Ross. FUNERAL NOTICE: Mr. Allan G. MacHaffie died June 24, 2015. Calling hours will be on Sund,ay June 28, 2015 from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Dwyer Funeral Home. A celebration of his life will begin at 4 p.m. at the funeral home conducted by the Rev. A. Peter Gregory, pastor of St. Charles Church. Burial will be in the Pittsfield Cemetery at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to the Berkshire Humane Society in care of the DWYER FUNERAL HOME, 776 North St. Pittsfield MA 01201. Please visit : www.dwyerfuneral.com to leave messages of condolences and remembrances.
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June 27, 2016 I can't believe it's been a year plus since Al passed. We think of him often since his house is right by our apartment complex. We know he is at peace but.....for us who knew him the memories will always be with us. Sharen & Paul
Sharen Engwer
June 27, 2016
Linda and Family, Very sorry to read the news. Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers. May you find peace during this difficult time.
Herb and Joanne Wyand
July 3, 2015
Craig, Amy and family, We are very sorry for your loss.
Gary & Marie Ostrander
June 29, 2015
To the MacHaffie family, very sorry for your loss. I knew Allan when he was friends with my brother Tim, and have a lot of great memories, and laughs! Fondly, Judith Calkins Coty and family
June 29, 2015
Very sorry for your loss.
Shona & Jim Guidetti
June 29, 2015
I never had the pleasure of meeting Allan but from the stories I had heard he was an great guy. My prayers go out to the family.
Bruce Felix
June 29, 2015
May God be with you all at this time of great loss and sorrow. I am so very sorry.
June 28, 2015
My thoughts and prayers go out to the entire MacHaffie family at your time of loss.
Robert Robertson IV
June 28, 2015
Dear Dave, Jamie and family, So sad for the loss of your brother.
Thinking of you and wishing you peace,
Annie Langsdale and family
June 28, 2015
Thoughts and prayers to all during this very difficult time.
Carol McCabe
June 28, 2015
Dear Linda, Glenn, Gary, Gregg, & the MacHaffie family,
We're so sorry for your recent loss. Allan was a nice guy...good to his dad, loved his kids, helpful, friendly, & fun. May your memories comfort you & the support of others help you through this difficult time.
With heartfelt sympathy,
Lisa & Doug Pope
June 27, 2015
Will & Allison, Our thoughts are with you at such a very sad time. Elm Ct. in Sheffield mourns his loss, he will be missed!! Always stay close to each other, your Dad would want that. With Warm Regards, Paul & Sharen
June 27, 2015
Linda, Glenn, Gary, Gregg, and The Machaffie Family,
So sorry to hear about Alan. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family at this difficult time. We remember him fondly from our family outings over the years. I remember the many conversations Alan had with Mike over their construction projects. He will be greatly missed.
Love, Karen and Mike
Karen and Mike Furey
June 27, 2015
I am very sorry to hear of the loss of my classmate from PHS. My thoughts are with his family at this difficult time.
Lois Karhinen
June 27, 2015
So sorry for your loss. Al was a really great guy and I have a lot of fond memories of him and thought of him as another brother.
Brenda Barber Cook
June 27, 2015
Thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. He and my late brother, Tim Calkins, were very good friends many years ago. Nancy Turco (Calkins)' Austin, Texas.
June 27, 2015
To all of Allan's family,
My deepest condolences on the way too young loss.
Cherish the memories.
I remember Allan when he live next door to my Darlene Avenue house.
Lynn Katz Danzig
June 27, 2015
To the entire MacHaffie family...Our sincere condolences on the passing of Allan. Many crazy memories of our exploits and adventures and for standing up for me 34 years ago.
Bill and Linda Drummond
June 27, 2015
I'm sorry for your loss my thoughts and prayers are with you.
brian myers
June 27, 2015
To the MacHaffie Family. My sincere condolences for your loss. Al was a great guy. Always waved when we passed going by each other. Too young to go, but I'm sure he's in a better place. My prayers are with you and your family. God Bless!
Vinnie Carchedi Jr
June 27, 2015
Linda,
We wish to express our deepest sympathy during this time of loss for your family. Our most heartfelt condolences.
Jim & Anne Baumann
June 27, 2015
Always & Forever in Our Hearts <3 xoxo
kelli Machaffie
June 27, 2015
So very sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Pamela & Paul Monterosso
June 27, 2015
Will & Family, I was so so sorry to hear of the passing of Al. I saw him just about every day at the big y shopping for his dinner or the post office. Always had a smile and a hello how are you. He was a very caring individual. Such a truly nice man. My thoughts are with you. Remember he will always be with you.
Debbie Cook
June 27, 2015
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