Madeline Berry

1919 - 2016 Madeline Berry passed away on May 11, 2016. Madeline was born in Hartwick, NY on January 24, 1919, the daughter of Alonzo and Sarah Gardner Smith. She was the wife of the late Dr. Paul Berry, 244 Washington Mountain Road, Dalton, MA. Mrs. Berry was a graduate of Hartwick High School, Franklin School of Science and Arts in Philadelphia, PA, and was a Registered Nurse graduate of Metropolitan Hospital School of Nursing in New York, NY. Early in her career she was a medical secretary at DePauw University Student Health Center and was a head nurse at Metropolitan Hospital. She was nurse manager for Medical Group in Manhattan until her marriage to Dr. Berry. She also worked as RN at Quintard Hospital in San Diego. She was married to Dr. Paul Berry December 15, 1951 in San Diego, CA. She assisted her husband as officer manager and nurse until his retirement in 1988. Mrs. Berry was a 45 year past member of the Berkshire Hills Country Club and was a past member of the Women's Medical Auxiliary Society. She was a communicant of St. Agnes Church in Dalton, MA. Mrs. Berry is survived by two daughters and two sons; Maryellen Roy of Lanesborough, MA, Madeline Lasley of Elk Grove, CA, John C. Berry and Paul Berry, Jr. of Dalton, MA. She is also survived by seven grandchildren, one great granddaughter and many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by a brother, Whitfield Smith of Rancho Palos Verdes, CA and one grandson, Jesse Roy of Bennington, VT. FUNERAL NOTICE: There will be no calling hours. Following cremation, a graveside service will take place June 4, 2016 at 11am in Holy Rosary Cemetery, Richmond, VT. In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made through the Gifford Funeral Home, Richmond, VT or to any charity of their choice. Gifford Funeral and Cremation Services, 22 Depot St., Richmond, VT in care of the arrangements.

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Published by The Berkshire Eagle on May 24, 2016.

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Diane Louise St laurent

September 8, 2023

So so very sorry to hear of Madeline's death Maryellen was a dear friend of mine when I lived in Mass. Family is in my prayers.
Diane St Laurent Rochester Mn.

May 26, 2016

To the Berrys: Sad to hear about your mom; she was great to the entire hockey gang. My condolences. Bob Shea, Orlando

YOLANDA SIDWAY

May 25, 2016

MADELINE BERRY HAS MY UPMOST RESPECT AND ALWAYS WILL. SHE WAS SO KIND AND HAD A HEART OF A SAINT. I GOT TO WORK WITH HER FOR 10 YEARS,SHE BECAME LIKE FAMILY TO ME. SHE IS THE SMARTEST PERSON I KNOW AND I HAD LEARNED MUCH FROM HER OVER THE YEARS. I AM SO GRATEFUL TO HAVE KNOWN A BEAUTIFUL ANGEL. I LOVE YOU MADELINE, MAY YOU REST IN PARADISE, I KNOW YOUR HUSBAND MET YOU WITH OPEN ARMS.

JOHN, PAUL, MADELINE AND MARYELLEN

SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS

Brigid Hayes-Rufo

May 25, 2016

I remember Mrs. Berry since Dr. Berry was my obstetrician. She was, as described, elegant and straight-forward. She had a calmness and competence about her. Dr. Berry and his wife made quite an impression on me, since I was a young mother and felt safe in their hands. May God Bless her and her family.

Marsha Smith-Hadden

May 24, 2016

Aunt Madeline was my father's only sibling, Whom I did not know well as we didn't live near each other which I always regreted. We exchanged Christmas Cards each year and talked on the phone on occasion. Aunt Madeline gathered up all my grade school pictures that my mother had sent to my Grandmother Sarah and mailed them to me. A very, very kind Aunt.

Melissa McGuire

May 24, 2016

Maryellen, Madeline, John and Paul: So very sorry to hear of your Mom's passing. Oh the many, many memories I have of being at your house, trying to convince Mrs. Berry that none of us were responsible for whatever shenanigans happened to be going on! Forever cherish the sweet memories of your Mom. She was a wonderful woman. George and I send our deepest sympathies. Love to all - "Missy" Pierce McGuire

Darcy Marcella

May 24, 2016

An exceptional woman she was, her strength, unparalleled. The epitome of class, everything she ever did was done with elegant sophistication. I never heard her swear, even at the most trying of times, never heard her complain, gossip or speak ill of anyone.

She was smart, her brain was magnificent, able to recall every single detail of her long, full life with perfection, even down to the names of her classmates back in nursing school and the color of the dresses they wore at different times. She loved to tell her stories, I remember listening, captivated for hours, never bored and leaving with a feeling that I actually knew all the characters from her past.

For well over thirty years she has kept up with the events of my life, from afar. She followed every detail of my children's lives, from births to college graduations, always sending cards and newspaper clippings of my children's accomplishments.

A remarkable, selfless, devoted wife and mother, never, ever complained about her kids, something most of us do on a daily basis. Most times she called her husband Doctor, sometimes Paul. Mrs. Berry mastered the art of being formal yet personal. A relentless supporter of her family, truly selfless, always putting herself last, never asking for anything from anyone.

I'm proud to say that I was close to her for many decades and knowing her has made me a better person. A true role model, especially in our times where decorum, class and manners are long forgotten. We all could take a page from Mrs. Berry's book.

Always positive, always loving, always elegant, always beautiful, always classy.

Helen Jenks

May 24, 2016

Madeline, I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your Beloved Mother. Sending many comforting prayers to you and your family

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