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William Cleveland Obituary
NORTH ADAMS -- William Dale Cleveland Sr., 61, of 422 Church St. died Saturday at North Adams Regional Hospital, where he was admitted July 19 after a brief illness.
Born in Connecticut on July 22, 1943, the son of George Cleveland, he was educated in Connecticut schools.
He served in the Air Force from 1962 to 1968, including at Lackland AFB in Texas, in Japan and in Vietnam. He then attended the Connecticut School of Broadcasting in Hartford.
Mr. Cleveland was employed by radio station WBRK until 1992, when he became a behavioral manager at Bennington School in Vermont.
At the time of his death, he was a safety and security officer at Canyon Ranch in Lenox.
A longtime active Mason, he was a member of the Berkshire Lodge of Masons AF&AM of Adams. He was also a member of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 9566 of Dalton, a member and past president of the Berkshire Shrine Club, and a member and ambassador of Melha Temple in Springfield.
His first wife, the former Joy Sears, died Dec. 17, 1999.
He and his wife, Cheryl A. Tripp-Cleveland, were married Aug. 31, 2001.
Besides his wife, he leaves a daughter, Deborah DiNatali of Plainsville, Conn.; a son, William D. Cleveland II of North Adams; three stepdaughters, Heather Butterworth, Autumn Wood and Sara Wood, all of Pittsfield, and four grandchildren.
FUNERAL NOTICE -- The funeral for William D. Cleveland Sr. will be Wednesday, Aug. 4, 2004, at 11 at St. John's Episcopal Church, Summer Street, North Adams. Calling hours at FLYNN & DAGNOLI-MONTAGNA HOME FOR FUNERALS, West Chapel, 521 West Main St., North Adams, will be Tuesday, Aug. 3, 2004, from 3 to 7. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory are suggested for the American Cancer Society Relay for Life of Berkshire County through the funeral home. Survivors include a son-in-law, Daniel DiNatali of Plainsville, Conn., a stepson-in-law, Steven Butterworth of Pittsfield, and grandchildren Jessica DiNatali, Michael Wood, Harmony Wood and Zoe Butterworth.To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for William Cleveland
Cheryl Cleveland
July 27, 2021
Cannot believe 17 years have gone by without you. I miss you so much but am grateful for the few years we had together. Love you
Cheryl Cleveland
August 19, 2004
I want to thank everyone who has signed this Guest Book. Bill would be pleased. It gives me comfort to know that Bill and I have such great friends.
David Calebaugh
August 16, 2004
To all of Bill's family, you have my sympathy. I worked with Bill at Canyon Ranch and truly enjoyed his company. Bill and I used to kid about having both gone to the same broadcasting school in Hartford.
Nicholas J. Mantello
August 7, 2004
Our thought are with you in this time of loss. The Loss of a Masonic Brother is always very hard to take. Please remember the the entire Fraternity is there for. Please contact us for anything to help you in this time of sorrow and anytime in the future.
Chris Girard
August 6, 2004
Will always remember Bill with a smile on my face and having a good time joking around with him at Xtra Mart and when he dragged Tara and I to Shriner functions. He was a wonderful person and will be sadly missed.
Fond memories always.
Madeleine Houle
August 4, 2004
At times like this there is so litte that one can say or do.
My deepest sympathy at your loss goes out to you and your family.
I worked with Bill at Bennington School, I do night awake and was there when Bill came in, in the mornings on Monday and Tuesday and
he always had a smile on his face, and extremely pleasant and helpful to me. I am very sad at his passing and I am extremely glad that I had the opportunity to have known and worked with Bill.
Your sorrow will ease as time passes, Bill will always remain in your hearts and memories.
Madeleine
mansie perry and patty jones
August 3, 2004
we both worked very closely with your husband/dad at bennington school and we are deeply saddened by your loss. your husband/dad was a wonderful man who made a life long lasting impression on many children as well as the people who worked with him. if there is anything we can do for you please contact us via e-mail or at bennington school (802)447-1557. "Bill" you will be missed !
Dick & Barb Racine
August 3, 2004
Cheryl, we wish to extend our deepest sympathy in your great loss. May God get you through this with His great love and comfort.
John and Marie Canon
August 3, 2004
Our love and heartfelt thoughts are with you and your family. May God give you the strength to remember all of the wonderful memories and keep him alive in your heart forever.
Liz DiGrigoli
August 2, 2004
Cheryl and family:
I am very sadden to hear this news
today; I learned playing spellbound.
Cheryl as your JP, I know the two of
you were very lucky to have each other. I am so very,very, sorry for
you and your family..Liz.
Tom & Dolores Boutwell
August 2, 2004
Bill is a Friend of ours thru the Shriners. We are sorry to hear of his passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with Bill and his family. Tom & Dolores Boutwell
Debbie Kelson
August 2, 2004
From the depths of our hearts we send you our sympathy. Kyle and Cassie, Bill and I will pray for strength for all of you in this terrible time of shock and sadness. Bill was bless to be able to expand his family with all of the new additions and happiness you all brought him. He surely will be missed by many.
Our Love, Tears and Hugs are with you.
XOXOXXO Kyle& Cassie too.
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