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H. "Shirley" Fitch

1922-2014 PITTSFIELD H. "Shirley" Fitch, 92, of 320 Pittsfield Road, Lenox, MA died Monday evening at the Mount Carmel Care Center in Lenox, MA where she had resided since May of 2013. Born on July 16, 1922 in Syracuse, N.Y., she was the daughter of the late Sherman and L. Alice Thompson Mix. A longtime resident of Syracuse, she had resided in Pittsfield for the past nine years. She was educated in New York schools and was a 1940 graduate of Onondaga Valley Academy; she had also attended the Syracuse Business School. She married her husband, the late Robert D. Fitch in 1949. He died in February of 1971. Mrs. Fitch was employed for 22 years as a secretary with the Public Library System in Onondaga. She had also worked for many years with a Defense Contractor in Syracuse, N.Y. during World War II. She was a member of the Westminster Presbyterian Church in Syracuse where she was an active volunteer, serving as church secretary, Sunday School teacher and Deacon. She was a lifetime member of Alpha IOTA. She enjoyed gardening and spending time with her family and grandchildren. Her family was the focus of her life. She leaves a son, Dale E. Fitch and his wife, Deana of Pittsfield, Mass.; four grandchildren, Aura, Christopher, Felecia, and Luke, as well as her former daughter-in-law, Tara Falso of Liverpool, N.Y. She was predeceased by a son, the late Bruce Fitch who died in 2000. Shirley's family would like to thank all of the wonderful nurses and CNA's at Mount Carmel Care Center that took such good care of her. FUNERAL NOTICE: Funeral services for H. "Shirley" Fitch will be held Saturday at the Westminster Presbyterian Church in Syracuse, N.Y. Burial will follow in Woodlawn Cemetery in Syracuse. Calling hours will be held Wednesday from 4 to 7 p.m. at the DERY FUNERAL HOME in Pittsfield, Mass. and again on Friday from 4 to 7 p.m. at the FRASER-SHEPARDSON FUNERAL HOME, 1217 N. Salina St. Syracuse, N.Y. Memorial donations in memory of Shirley may be made to the Westminster Presbyterian Church or to the Robert D. Fitch Scholarship Fund both in care of Dery Funeral Home, 54 Bradford St. Pittsfield, MA 01201.





Published by The Berkshire Eagle on Oct. 29, 2014.
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Dale and family,

So sorry for your loss. For the short time I knew your mom it was a delight to see her smile while visiting the nursing home. Rest in Peace Shirley may God Bless ...

Nancy Bordeau Boucher

November 1, 2014

Dear Dale and Deana,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you both as you endure this difficult time.
Peace and love to you both and your family.
George Phillips and daughters, Anna and Alissa

October 31, 2014

Dale, so sorry for your loss, for the short time I have know your mom she was a delight,and loved to smile. RIP

Dianne Myers

Dianne Myers

October 30, 2014

Rest in peace dear Aunt Shirley. You were always so kind and gentle. Thank you for being with us as long as you were and we hope you find peace and solice.

Glo, Dave, Tom, Edward and Patrick Cudicio-Hayden

October 29, 2014

Sorry to hear of Shirley's passing. Our grandson Gary let us know and we said prayers for her. What a wonderful son you have been Dale, I know how much she enjoyed your daily visits. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. (Gary's grandma)

Cindy Thomson

October 29, 2014

My thoughts and prayers are with you. I enjoyed the friendship that I had when I was in the nursing home with Shirley. May God bless you Dale for being such a wonderful son and visiting her. My great grandson Gary feels the same. Peace be with you.

Dorothy Daoust

October 29, 2014

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

Michael Norton

October 29, 2014

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