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Derrick Reade Obituary

Derrick R. Reade, 51, of Pisgah Mountain Road died Tuesday 2/11/25 at home. He was born in Plymouth, MA on December 3, 1973, the son of Ralph and Judith (Maloney) Reade. Derrick was a graduate of Mohawk Trail Regional High School. Derrick was owner and operator of Reade Roofing. He loved being with his family, Dungeons & Dragons with his sons and friends, Racing, working on his land and helping people. Among his survivors, Derrick leaves his wife, Becky Reade; three sons, Tyler Reade and twins, Tanner and Tobe Reade, all of Gill; a sister, Lisa Maloney of Greenfield; brothers, Shawn Reade of Michigan, Travis Reade of Shelburne Falls, Devin Reade and Scott & Shannon Reade of Colrain, MA; his father and mother in law, Brian and Barbara Rigali of Feeding Hills ; father in law Steven Rood of Florence; including several sister and brother in-laws, neices, nephews, extended family, friends and life long best friend Steve Sliwa. Funeral services will be private. Arrangements are under the direction of the Kostanski Funeral Home. For condolences, please visit www.kostanskifuneralhome.com. To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Derrick R. Reade, please visit our floral store.

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Published by Franklin County Now on Feb. 14, 2025.

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Richard vega

February 16, 2025

My condolences sorry for your loss

Todd Boynton

February 14, 2025

I am so sorry for your loss. Life just isn´t fair. Our condolences

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