Gerald Madden

Gerald Madden 1917 - 2009 WILLIAMSTOWN Mr. Gerald Crowley Madden, 92 of 118 Church St., Williamstown, died Thursday, May 28, 2009, at Vermont Veterans Home in Bennington. He was born in Williamstown, on March 21, 1917, son of William P. and Catherine Crowley Madden. He attended Williamstown schools and graduated from the Williamstown High School in 1935. Gerald was a veteran of World War II and served in the Army. He was last employed by the Mass Dept. of Public Works for many years until his retirement. Earlier, he worked at General Electric in Schenectady, N.Y. He was a communicant of St. Patrick's Church. He enjoyed golf and was a longtime member of the Waubeeka Golf Links. He was a member of the Richard Reuther Post 152 American Legion and the Williamstown House of Local History. He loved reading, singing, birdwatching, and doing word jumbles. He was an avid Boston sports fan and enjoyed talking politics. He took great pride in spending time with his grandsons, Luke and Patrick. Gerry lived his life with grace and good humor. His wife was the former Marie Doucette who died in August of 1987. He leaves three sons, Edward G. Madden of Portland, Ore.; Gerald W. Madden of Ft. Lauderdale, Fla.; and William C. Madden, and his wife, Sarah of Williamstown, two grandsons, Luke Madden and Patrick Madden. In addition, he leaves his daughter-in-law, Sarah's family and many thoughtful friends and neighbors at Proprietor's Field. Two brothers and one sister are deceased, Edward Madden, William C. Madden; and Margaret Madden. FUNERAL NOTICE: The funeral for Gerald Madden will be Monday, June 1, 2009 at 10 a.m. at Sherman Burbank Chapel in Williamstown. Burial will follow in Eastlawn Cemetery. Calling hours at FLYNN & DAGNOLI-MONTAGNA HOME FOR FUNERALS WEST CHAPELS, 521 West Main St. North Adams are Sunday from 4 to 7 p.m. Memorial contributions to the Williamstown Youth Center in care of the funeral home.