Alan Clayson

Although I hadn't seen Alan Clayson since the 1970's, I was upset about his passing because I was never able to once again thank him for being a great role model to me at a young age. He was an older cousin to my best friend in Pittsfield during the 1950's. I knew him from exciting Dart competitions at the family farm in Lee, Ma. He was a James Dean character at an age half way between us kids and the older, more conservative adults in the room. He then showed up at Berkshire School as...

Alan Clayson, who died last week, was a key member of this community, almost as talented as he was generous. Those who knew him knew him as a key member of The Southern Vermont Broadband Cooperative. Without his efforts and those of a few others, this town would have had next to no internet until about a year ago. He did this without pay and largely without recognition. What Al did for the town he did quietly, never expecting a word of thanks while devoting thousands of hours to making life...

Michelle, So sorry to hear of Ali's passing. Jeanne and I recalled the awesome memories we shared working at Artimas. You and All were great to work with and for. We certainly had many laughs. Al was a good boss and friend. Please know my thoughts and prayers go out to you. Take care of yourself

Michelle, Thank you for allowing me to have a final chat with Alan when he was not feeling so well. Alan represented what a good neighbor and dedicated to the town through his unselfish work on Broadband co=op for so many years basically for no pay. I had the honor of working with Alan and Chris with the start up by helping to provide money we earned from back taxes for over 20 years from Alpenwald and the subsequent auctioning off properties giving us a windfall over 100,000 dollars after...

My sincere condolences to his Family. Alan was a classmate at Pittsfield High School, 1956

So sorry for your loss Michelle. RIP Alan.

Margot and I lived in the Berkshires back in the 70's. Margot worked at Eaton Paper Co. in Pittsfield with Alan. We lived next door to Joe and Betsey Holtzinger in Lenox. Joe also worked at Eaton's. Margot and I, Alan and Bunny and Joe and Betsey spent many a night at the Lion's Den in Stockbridge. We all spent a week in St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands in a house rented from the local FBI agent there. We had the use of a Volkswagon Bug that was fine going downhill but had to be pushed back up...