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Sharon Wiles Obituary
She graduated from Fallsburg Central High School, NY. She went on to earn a bachelor's degree in sociology from The College of Emporia, KS; a master's in sociology from Ball State University, IN; and a bachelor's in nursing from UMASS Amherst, MA. She received numerous academic honors, certificates, and merits. She worked as a nurse (BSN, RN) for multiple skilled facilities in New England.
Sharon lived in Europe and Israel as well and enjoyed taking her daughters to Europe on summer vacation. She enjoyed gardening, water aerobics, traveling, volunteering, camping, Cape Cod, and local cultural events. She was involved with Hadassah, Hevreh, Chabad, Eisner Camp of The Berkshires, and the Berkshire South Community Center. She volunteered with the Mahaiwe theater, Hancock Shaker Village, Habitat for Humanity, and Sheffield American Legion.
Sharon Wiles is survived by her daughter, Odessa Bates, of Great Barrington, MA; her daughter, Natasha and son-in-law Ryan Anderson, of Northampton, MA; her son, Samuel Bates, of Grand Rapids, MI; former husband, Lawrence Bates, of Turners Falls, MA; grandchildren Lucas and Ziva; and nephew, Joseph Wiles, of Missoula, MT.
She is preceded in death by her father, Theodore Wiles; her mother, Shirley Weingrad; and her brother, Mark Wiles.
A graveside service will be held on Sunday, June 27, 2021 at 1:00pm at the Hebrew Congregation of Mountaindale Synagogue Cemetery, Marsh Road in Glen Wild, NY, with Rabbi Nacchum Nathan officiating.
The family wishes to extend their gratitude to Fairview Hospital, Berkshire Medical Center, Massachusetts General Hospital, and Garlick Funeral Home of Monticello, NY.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Sharon's name may be made to the Berkshire South Community Center scholarship fund or the Jewish Federation of the Berkshires.
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JUDITH LUNGEN
September 14, 2021
My condolences - Sharon and her family were neighbors in Mountaindale New York - not only neighbors but good friends. To all her relatives friends colleagues my condolences Rest In Peace dear Sharon with your parents and brother
Terry Carlo
July 10, 2021
Sharon was a mensch! I worked with her at Berkshire Place and visited with her when she attended our Thanksliving potluck each year. Had no idea she was ill. Sharon will truly be missed!
Joyce Frissell
July 4, 2021
Love and miss U Sharon, My thoughts and prayers are with U and your family
Marilyn Nejaiime
July 1, 2021
i met sharon as a volunteer at th mahaiwe. a truly wonderful
lady.my condolences to the family
Anne Rabinowitz
June 30, 2021
I am so sorry to hear of Sharon's passing. I met Sharon when I moved to the Berkshires. Our sons were at school and at Hevreh together. She was always very friendly and inclusive, a truly good person. Sincere condolences to the family.
Marilyn Nejaiime
June 30, 2021
always a smile.such a wonderful lady
Kate Kane Naylor
June 28, 2021
I was saddened and shocked to learn of Sharon's death. A lovely woman and she will be missed.
Michael Beuth
June 28, 2021
I'm so sorry to hear of Sharon's passing. The Mahaiwe family in Great Barrington will certainly miss having Sharon around the theater! She volunteered often and was always willing to help in what ever way she was needed. I'll miss our conversations and her presence. ~Rest in Peace Sharon.~
Sara Killfoile
June 28, 2021
I worked with Sharon at Berkshire Place and was always happy to see her in Stockbridge or Great Barrington. I was shocked to learn of her death. Sincere sympathy to her family.
Peggy Capps
June 27, 2021
I worked with Sharon at Fairview Manor and was so impressed with her warm personality and true devotion to the residents. She was truly a nurses nurse! I am so very sorry to hear of her passing. Our profession has lost one of the best. Condolences to her family.
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