Mr. Garstang was last employed by Caligari Hardware in Lenox from 1995 to October 2005. Prior to that, he was employed briefly by O.W. Landergren Inc. before becoming the proprietor of Dalton Avenue Variety in Pittsfield from 1972 to 1994.

He was a communicant of St. James Church in Chatham, N.Y.

He enjoyed the ocean, golf, nature and keeping up with the current news.

He leaves his wife, the former Evelyn A. Romeo, whom he married on Aug. 5, 1978.

He also leaves a daughter, Jade Ling Garstang of Richmond; three sisters, Donna Pimental of Pownal, Vt., Gail Tetlow of New Lebanon, N.Y., and Jody Mathis of Dalton.

FUNERAL NOTICE -- Funeral services for John A. Garstang, who died Wednesday, Jan 18, 2006, will be held on Saturday, Jan. 21, at 9:45 a.m. from FLYNN-DAGNOLI-BENCIVENGA FUNERAL HOME. A Liturgy of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. at St. James Church in Chatham, N.Y., with the Rev. Gary Paul Gelfenbien, pastor, officiating. Burial will follow in the family plot at St. Patrick's Cemetery, West Stockbridge. Calling hours will be on Friday, Jan. 20, from 4 to 7 p.m. at the funeral home. He leaves four nieces, Colette Barnes, Kari Mathis, Melody Marckres and Starlene Armstrong; five nephews, Trevor Barnes, Corey Mathis, Michael Pimental and Todd and Paul Tetlow; a sister-in-law, Linda Barnes; a brother-in-law, Raymond Barnes, and a mother-in-law Pierina Romeo. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Half the Sky Foundation in care of the funeral home, 5 Elm St., Pittfield, MA 01201. John has gone to meet his good friends of 16 years, Bill W. and Dr. Bob. John was a special man with a love for all, especially his family and friends.

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Published by The Berkshire Eagle on Jan. 20, 2006.

Memories and Condolences
for John Garstang

15 Entries

Barbara Douglass

January 27, 2006

Jody,

I am so sorry about your brother. I just found out. He was a nice guy and I am sure he will be missed by a lot of people. He is at peace now.

Dave Terry

January 26, 2006

Evie and family I'm so sorry for the loss of Johnny I loved working at Dalton Ave Variety it was the best 7 years. John and Evie you were like my big brother and sister. we had some great times together that i wil always cherrish.We were one big happy family at the good old Dalton Ave Variety Evie and Family you're all in my prayers and thoughts

Love Dave-o

JosephinCronin

January 23, 2006

Dear Evie & Jade Ling: My thoughts and prayers are with you both. I

keep remembering lots of laughs on

our journey. I just loved his smile. May you both find peace and may you be surrounded by all your loved ones. Jo Cronin

jane samel

January 23, 2006

Dear Evelyn,

Too many years have gone by since I last saw you and John; however, it's impossible to forget special people no matter how much time passes. Please know my thoughts are with you now and always.

Love,

Jane

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LENOX POLICE

January 22, 2006

A good man, always friendly, knew his stuff. A real gentleman.

Timothy May

January 22, 2006

Sorry for your loss. We wish the best for you and your daughter.

Timothy May, O'Connell Oil Technician and family

Deb LHote

January 21, 2006

Jody

Sorry for your loss and that of your family.

KIM & RICHARD RUSSELL

January 20, 2006

DEAR EVELYN & JADE LING,

OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU BOTH.

judy reardon-bullett

January 20, 2006

Evie and Jade Ling,

John was a very special,caring person and I am very happy that I had the opportunity to know him and work for the both of you.

God must have needed a special angel so he chose John for the job.

He will be missed very much but he will always be watching over us.

You both will be in my prayers.

Missy Thompson

January 20, 2006

Evelyn and Family,

We are sorry for your loss. We will never forget John from Dalton Ave Variety while growing up. His smile and kindness will always be remembered in our hearts.

Missy Thompson and Charlene Jerome(Thompson)

Shaun Terry

January 20, 2006

Dear Evie & Jade,

I'm so sorry to hear about John. He was never anything but nice & extremely generous to me. I'll always remember him as my first & favorite boss. You & John will always have a special place in my heart. I still to this day have my Dalton Ave Variety jacket with Cunningham on the front. Please take comfort in knowing that he is in a better place & you're all in my thoughts & prayers in this most difficult time. God Bless.

Love,

Shaun

a.k.a. "Cunningham"

Paul & Sheila Milette

January 20, 2006

Dear Evelyn & Jade Ling: Our hearts are heavy today for you and Jade. John was such a gentle, caring man and a good friend. Our memories of him, you and Jade will always be treasured in our hearts. Good friends such as you and John have shared many a good time as well our bad times, the sign of a true friendship. We will miss him but our prayers are with you and yours.

Love, Paulie & Sheila

Carol & Randy Lukas

January 20, 2006

Dearest Evie and Jade Ling,

You are both in our hearts and prayers as you grieve the loss of your beloved husband and "Papa". We rejoice with you that John has gone home to our Lord and is no longer in pain or sorrow, but living in glory with so many friends and loved ones gone before. May the Lord hold you closely in His arms.

With all our love,

Jean Hagadorn

January 20, 2006

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Hoping memories will help you through this time of sadness. May Johnny's smile for ever be in our hearts.

josie dlugos

January 20, 2006

Dear Evelyn: I am so sorry for your loss, I always thought that you and John were such a loving couple.Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers.

Sincerely,

Josie Dlugos

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