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1944

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2025

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Fiona Gangell Obituary

Fiona Gangell, 81, of Lee, passed away on Thursday, August 7th at the Lee Health Care. Fiona was born in Dalry Ayshire, Scotland on August 7, 1944, the daughter of William and Agnes Roddie Lammie. She moved to the United States as a young girl and graduated from Williams High School in Stockbridge, MA.

She worked at Monument Mountain High School until 1984 and then for the State of Massachusetts at the Department of Mental Retardation retiring after 17 years. She enjoyed spending time with her children and especially her grandson, Kyle. She was an avid Red Sox Fan.

Fiona is survived by her son: Arthur J. Gangell, Jr., of Pittsfield and her daughter: Lynn E. Gangell of Lee; her sister: Anna Sinclair of Scotland; her grandson: Kyle and many nieces and nephews. She is predeceased by a granddaughter: Sarah Gangell; her brothers: Alan and David and her sisters: Margaret and Elizabeth.

A graveside service will be held on Monday, August 18th at 10 AM at the Stockbridge Cemetery in Stockbridge with the Rev. Janet McKinstry officiating.

Friends wishing may make donations in her memory to the American Cancer Society in c/o the Kelly Funeral Home 3 Main Street, Lee, MA 01238.

If you would like to leave a message of condolence or share pictures with the family, please visit our web site at www.kellyfuneralhome.net

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Berkshire Eagle on Aug. 12, 2025.

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Linda Wightwood

August 15, 2025

I loved working with you and the straightforward you did things.
I enjoyed visiting you at home for coffee after you retired and our conversations.
I will continue to follow the sport teams that we both followed.
Be at peace.

Paula Gimblette

August 14, 2025

Dear Lynn, Artie and Kyle-I was sorry to hearing of Fiona´s passing. I hope you will find strength in the many memories you shared as a family with her. And may you find peace in her love.
My heartfelt sympathy,
Paula Gimblette

Beth Sullivan(Tourville)

August 14, 2025

Lynn and Artie, I'm sorry to hear of your moms passing, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. My Deepest Condolences.

Sue Rabbitt

August 12, 2025

Art, My condolences for the loss of your mother. I remember her well from her days at MMRHS. May many memories fill your heart today.
My best,
Sue Bonak Rabbitt

Thomas Filippini

August 12, 2025

My condolences to the Gangell family for your loss.

Bernadette Williams

August 12, 2025

Dear Lynn, AJ,Kyle and family.
I am so very sorry for your loss. You will all be in my thoughts and prayers. May God give you all strength and comfort.

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10:00 a.m.

Stockbridge Cemetery

Main Street, Stockbridge, MA 01262

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