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Elaine Houghtling Obituary

Elaine Marie Fillio Houghtling

1935-2013 PITTSFIELD Mrs. Elaine Marie Fillio Houghtling, 77, of 63 Taylor Street, Pittsfield died Saturday, September 14, 2013 at the home of her daughter Karon M. Barry of 37 Darlene Avenue, Pittsfield surrounded by her loving family. Born on October 4, 1935 in Pittsfield a daughter of the late Lloyd and Mabel Evans Fillio. She attended schools in Pittsfield. At one time she had been employed for Rice's Silk Mill, Becton-Dickinson in Conn. and for Poly-Matrix/Syntronix. She enjoyed bowling, gardening, sketching and painting, her cats and most of all her family and grandchildren. She leaves Five daughters, Sharon L. Smith and her husband, Donald of Lee, Karon M. Barry and her husband Wayne of Pittsfield, Cindy L. Giarolo and her husband Bob of Lee, Bonnie J. Wixsom and her husband Robert of Pittsfield and Donna M. St. Cyr and her husband David of North Adams. A Brother, Richard E. Fillio and his wife Margaret of Pittsfield. Ten Grandchildren, six Step Grandchildren, six Great Grandchildren and three Step Great Grandchildren. Four nephews, two nieces and several great nieces and nephews. Also survived by her former husband, Irving R. Houghtling of Unionville, Virginia and her beloved cat Fancy. FUNERAL SERVICES: Funeral services will be Private. There are no calling hours. Memorials in her memory may be made to Hospice Care in the Berkshires or to the Berkshire Humane Society both in care of the DERY FUNERAL HOME, 54 Bradford St.



Published by The Berkshire Eagle on Sep. 18, 2013.
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My condolences to the Houghtling family.
I had the pleasure of meeting Elaine when I worked with her and her daughter
Donna at Poly Matrix several years ago.

Elaine was a warm and caring person who spoke her mind.

May she rest in peace.

Toxie Givins

September 20, 2013

Sharon,Karon,Cindy,Bonnie,and Donna your mom was a great person she will be missed. All of you are in our prayers. Love you

Dody and Peter Vandyke

September 19, 2013

To all of Mrs Houghtling's family, I am so sorry for your loss. I grew up on Taylor St. and knew her to be a kind, friendly neighbor.

Joe Ginthwain

September 19, 2013

Sharon,Karon,Cindy,Bonnie,and Donna She's at peace now. She was a great lady.did a wonderful job bringing up all of you on her own. so sorry for your loss .

Larry Mullett

September 19, 2013

To the family of Elaine, I am so sorry for your loss.
(I worked with this wonderful lady many yrs. at Poly-Matrix.)
Tawnya Kennedy

September 19, 2013

sorry for your lost. she is in the lords hands now.

mary melanson

September 18, 2013

I miss you so much. Now my beautiful babies and I will always have a guardian angel watching over us. I love you Gram, may you rest in peace.

Kayla Wixsom

September 18, 2013

To all of the daughter's and grandchildren my thoughts and prayers are with you in this difficult time

Rosie & Terry

September 18, 2013

Rest in peace Gram..

Joel Mullett

September 18, 2013

Bonnie, I am sooo sorry for your loss. You now have an angel in Heaven

Renee Marshall

September 18, 2013

Sharon, Karen, Cindy, Bonnie, and Donna, I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your Mom. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you

Mitzie Smalley

September 18, 2013

To all the Houghtling Family, My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this very difficult time. God Bless you all.

Ellen Carlo

September 18, 2013

Dear sharon and Family

May all the special memories of Elaine remain in your hearts forever.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Joan & Tom Mougin

September 18, 2013

My thoughts and prayers go out to all of your family.

Dan Schillling

September 18, 2013

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.May she Rest in Peace

Jolene

September 18, 2013

Cindy, Bonnie, Donna, and Susan,
So sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Laura-Lee Alfonso (Cowan)

September 18, 2013

Sorry for your loss Karon.

Tanya Taylor

September 18, 2013

Sharon,Karon, Bonnie, Cindy and Donna. Shared many many memories with your family growing up. My thoughts are with you all.
Love Brenda

September 18, 2013

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