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Dale Connor Obituary
Born in North Adams, MA on June 6, 1979 to Jeffrey and Debra Gazaille Connor of Pittsfield. Dale graduated from Pittsfield High School in 1997. He excelled in both football and baseball, earning All Berkshire Honors his senior year of baseball. Dale later graduated from UMASS Amherst in 2001 with a bachelor's degree.
Dale wore many hats throughout his career with General Dynamics since 2006.
As a communicant of St. Charles Church, Dale loved and enjoyed many things such as spending time with our animals, Rocky, Ruby, Ziva, and Spencer. He was always able and willing to help family and friends when help was needed. Dale was all around a great, kind, and loving man.
Dale grew up playing many sports throughout his youth and high school. He carried on his love for sports through his children. Dale treasured going to the fields to help our kids with improving their game. By spending endless hours throwing, catching, batting, running the bases and shooting hoops, so that when it became game time, they were ready to go. Dale loved being on the bench, sidelines, and outfield cheering on our kids, nieces, nephews, and teammates. He was everyone's biggest supporter. His fierce competitive spirit, sportsmanship, and leadership traits will live on through his children.
Dale was devoted to his family. He is survived by his wife, Jacqueline Kelly Connor, whom he married October 14, 2006, and their three beautiful, beloved children, Elizabeth, Colin, and Autumn Connor of Dalton. His parents, Jeffrey and Debra Gazaille Connor of Pittsfield. Siblings, Karie Connor Paronto (Chad) of Pittsfield, Richard Connor of Pittsfield, Bill Connor (Marlena) of Lexington, SC, and Lorie Connor of Tyngsboro, MA. His mother in-law, Holly A. Wood of Pittsfield. Sister in-law, Emily Schilling (Michael) of Pittsfield. Brother in-law, Darrick Wood (Danielle) of Key West, FL. He also leaves many nieces, nephews, and a long line of aunts, uncles, cousins, friends and colleagues.
FUNERAL NOTICE: A Liturgy of Christian Burial will be held, Friday, September 22, 2023 at 10 a.m. at St. Charles Church. Burial will follow at St. Joseph Cemetery. Calling hours will be held Thursday, September 21, 2023 from 4 to 7 p.m. at Dery Funeral Home, 54 Bradford St, Pittsfield, MA. In lieu of flowers memorial donations can be made payable to Jacqueline Connor, so she may establish an education fund for his children. Checks may by mailed to the funeral home.
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Kellie Honiker
September 8, 2024
Hey Jacklin my name is Kellie honiker I'm so sorry for your lost
Robin Northup/ Tony DiNapoli's Fiance
October 1, 2023
To The Connor Family,
You Are All In Thoughts And Prayers So Sorry For Your Loss. Rest In Peace Dale.
DiNapoli Family
Suzanne Daley
September 25, 2023
Our deepest sympathy, we were so sorry to hear of your families loss.
Craig W. Cochrane & Suzanne E. Daley
David & Tara Farrell
September 24, 2023
Jacquelin, Jeff, Debra, Karie, and Rick - Please accept our deepest condolences for Dale´s passing. I am thankful to have had the opportunity to know Dale through our extended group of friends at PHS, sports, and UMASS. He was a kind and caring person and quiet leader - he always put others before himself and led through personal example. We are keeping Dale and your extended family in our prayers during this difficult time.
David & Tara Farrell - Newport News, VA
Jay Walker
September 21, 2023
Dale was an amazing friend and colleague. I´ll always cherish the memories of us grinding it out at the ISF, and bragging about our kid´s accomplishments and how much we loved out families. He was genuine and authentic and will be dearly missed. Our thoughts, prayers and condolences go out to Jackie and the entire Connor family. May he rest in peace. RIP to my guy Dale. Thank you for being a friend.
Mike and Linda Bassi
September 21, 2023
Dearest Jeff, Debra and family!
We are so deeply saddened to hear of Dale´s passing. I have so many happy memories of the time spent at our house during his elementary school days.
Thanks to Facebook we were able to see what a fine man, husband and father he had become! I can only imagine the sadness you are all feeling now!
My heart breaks for you all! May all of your happy memories bring you comfort!
Bob,Maryann,Shane & Patrick Engle
September 20, 2023
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.
Kellie honiker
September 20, 2023
I'm sorry for you lost my prayers are with you and your family.
Brian Mcguirt
September 18, 2023
To my brother.... life is too short, and I often wonder why certain people are lost far to soon... tho it's been so many years since I left pittsfield, my memories of you amd Rick on the field have not faded. I'll have a drink for you brother, and then another for your family. Tho the miles and years have separated people, may the yards bring us back. God's speed for you my friend, and God's love for your family. I'll see you again someday, on a field known to the lucky..
Brian Mcguirt
September 18, 2023
Good bye my brother. It's been so many years since I left pittsfield, but but memories of you and Rick on the field I still tell my family today. Tho, the years and miles separate people, may the yards of the field bring us back. I'll have a drink for you tonight old friend, and one more for your family. I pray God's speed for you, and God's love for them. I'll see you down the road my friend.
Mike DeBlois
September 18, 2023
So sorry for your loss. Praying for your family.
Bill Bateman
September 18, 2023
To The Connor Family,
Thoughts And Prayers
For Your Loss. Rest In Peace Dale.
Marc Vincelette and family
September 17, 2023
Connor Family - Please accept my sincere condolences for the loss of Dale. May he rest in peace.
Bob Papallo
September 16, 2023
Jeff,Deb & Family
So so sorry to hear about Dale, my sincere condolences to everyone at such a difficult time..
Rick and Rhonda Norton
September 16, 2023
We were shocked and saddened to hear of Dale's passing. Our thoughts and prayers to the entire Connor family from Spring Hill, Florida
The Hurley Family
September 16, 2023
So sorry for your loss. Our condolences go out the Connor Family. Thoughts and Prayers.
Erinn Rice Hnatonko
September 16, 2023
I am so so sorry for your loss. Dale was always so kind. May your memories carry you.
don leblanc
September 15, 2023
Jeff and family I am sorry to read of Dales passing my thoughts and prayers are with you family at this time . Bear Leblanc
Margaret dodge
September 15, 2023
Jackie & Family I´m deeply Sorry For Your Loss. My Heartfelt and Deepest Condolences to You And Your Family
Patricia Beany
September 15, 2023
I'm so sorry to hear about Dale.i love working with him at O'Connell he was like another son to me.He will always be in my heart . Sending prayers and hugs
Norm and Kathy Gazaille
September 15, 2023
Jeff and Debby so sorry for the loss of your wonderful son, he was a great husband and father and will surely be missed all our love Norm and Kathy
Patrick Litano
September 15, 2023
Jeff and family I´m so sorry to read about your son´s passing. He sounded like an amazing son, husband and father
Paul and Elaine Horbal
September 15, 2023
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
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