Mary H. Gaule

1925 - 2024

Mrs. Mary H. (Brennan) Gaule, 99, of Lanesborough, formerly of Adams, died Sunday afternoon, September 8, 2024 at Hillcrest Commons in Pittsfield.

She was born in Chicago, IL on August 8, 1925, daughter of the late Bernard J. and Mary W. (Hughes) Brennan. She attended Chicago schools and had lived in Adams for many years until moving to Lanesborough with her grandchildren.

Mary worked in dining services at the Williams College Faculty House for many years until retiring 20 years ago. She attended St. Stanislaus Kostka Church, Adams. She was an avid Boston Celtics fan and stated that the key to her longevity was "sipping on a Whiskey Sour." Her husband, Herman Gaule, whom she married on October 15, 1945, died on September 13, 1982. She is survived by her daughter-in-law, Jeri Gaule of Minot, ND; her six grandchildren, April Towle and her husband Patrick, Heidi Gunsch and her husband Troy, William Gaule, Patrick Priester and his wife Jessica for whom she resided with, Christopher Priester and his wife Ashley, and Keri Coury and her husband Dave; 15 Great Grandchildren, 5 Great Great Grandchildren, as well as several nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews. She was predeceased by her son, John Gaule, her daughter, Judy Priester, and her brother, Mitchell Brennan. The funeral procession will begin on Monday, Sept. 16th at 10:30 AM from the PACIOREK FUNERAL HOME, 13 Hoosac St. Adams, followed by a Funeral Mass at 11:00 AM in St. Stanislaus Kostka Church, Adams. Burial will follow in Southview Cemetery, North Adams. A calling hour will be held on Monday from 9:30 AM until 10:30 AM, directly before the Mass, in the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Pop Cares, PO Box 482, Williamstown, MA 01267, or at www.popcares.org. To leave a message of condolence, or for directions, please go online to www.paciorekfuneral.com