Shaun MacHaffie

Shaun William MacHaffie 1975-2011 PITTSFIELD Shaun William MacHaffie, 35, of 4 Memorial Drive, Pittsfield, died suddenly at his home on Wednesday, January 12. He was born in Toledo, Ohio, on February 3, 1975. He was educated in Pittsfield schools and had attended Taconic High School. Mr. MacHaffie was last employed as a machine operator at Sheffield Plastics where he worked for many years. He was a New York Yankees fan. He enjoyed playing baseball in his younger years. Mr. MacHaffie adored his daughters and lived for all his family. Besides his two daughters, Bayleigh MacHaffie and Shaylynn MacHaffie, both of Dalton, he is survived by his father, Glenn S. MacHaffie and his companion, Kathy Dunn, of West Virginia; his mother, Sally J. Walden and her husband, Edward M. Walden of Pittsfield; two brothers, Paul M. Walden of North Adams, and David J. Walden of Pittsfield; four sisters, Kelli A. MacHaffie of Pittsfield, Amy L. MacHaffie, of Pittsfield, Arin L. MacHaffie of Pittsfield, and Rebecca R. Walden of North Adams; his Paternal grandparents, William K. & Jeanne MacHaffie of Pittsfield; his maternal grandmother, Ruth I. Bennett of Pittsfield, and many nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, and Cousins; as well as a stepsister, Michelle Walden Picard of Williamstown; three stepbrothers, Matthew Walden of Maryland, Martin Walden of North Adams, and Mark Walden of North Adams; his companion, Shila Vallencourt of Pittsfield and her daughter, Kayla Barrows, and his former wife, Kellie A. Plant of Dalton. Mr. MacHaffie was pre-deceased by his grandfather whom he adored, William M. Bennett. FUNERAL NOTICE: Calling hours for Shaun William MacHaffie will be held Sunday, January 16, from 4 to 7 p.m., at DERY FUNERAL HOME. A private family memorial service will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, contributions to establish an education fund for Bayleigh and Shaylynn may be made payable to his mother, Sally J. Walden, in care of the Funeral Home, 54 Bradford Street, Pittsfield.