Virginia Stanton Smith

I am saddened to hear this news, Ginger and I were childhood friends. I remember her parents, her mom always baking, and always welcoming. I remember Ginger to be kind. We went our separate ways in our teens. What a wonderful life she had.

Please know that we are thinking of you all during this very sad time .. what a beautiful life she lived how fortunate for all who were recipients of her generosity and love .. Caleigh loved visiting your home growing up and always spoke of what a beautiful family you are ❤ Sending you peace and love Nancy Magnifico , Caleigh and Lauren Tansey

Craig, Becky, Hannah, and Liza,
My heart is heavy knowing what an incredible loss this is to all of you. Your mom lived a life that all of us should aspire to. Above all, she cared for and about others and was kind to all. Her spirit and love will be with you always. My deepest condolences.
Lori Murphy

To Craig, Becky, Hannah, and Liza - my deepest sympathy to you on Ginger's passing. What a remarkable, accomplished woman with a beautiful soul. We met at F&M 43 years ago, during her freshman year, and kept in contact sporadically over the years. I will always cherish her friendship and be inspired by her life.

My life was continually blessed and changed for and toward the good by knowing Ginger, throughout the course of our 30+ years friendship, by the way she lived; by her kindness and thoughtfulness to, and interest in so many others. Tears are impeding my ability to compose and write even these few thoughts as the pain of loss is still so present and so deep. I’ll miss the memories we would have made and will cherish those I have for as long as I live and, I believe, beyond. The blessings of...

I am truly saddened and heartbroken to hear of Virginia’s passing. She had a light from within that was ever present each time I saw her. May you all find peace during this difficult time.

I stumbled upon this sad notice much as I stumbled upon the trail I met her on, while on a "wander" from NC a few years back. We hit it off right away, felt like we connected spiritually. In fact, she is partly why I am considering a move to Pittsfield, which is why I saw this notice.

This poem reminds me of her spirit, hope it gives comfort.

Gracie
Raleigh NC

Do not stand at my grave and weep,
I am not there, I do not sleep.
I am in a...

Dear Craig, Our deepest condolences to you and your family. Virginia was always at the top of my women I most admire list. Smart, beautiful and kind, I always strive to be who she thought I am. And I will miss her.

Leslie

Sending my deepest heartfelt sympathies to Virginia's girls and family. I came to know Virginia through her girls, but in recent years as a fellow hiker. Our paths would often cross along the Berkshire trails. I'm so saddened to hear of her loss. She was a amazing woman with a soul so deeply routed in compassion and love. She left her mark on the world. Sending peace and love . . .