Louis Strout Obituary
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He married the former Susan Lampro on October 3, 1975. They would have celebrated 50 years married this year.
Mr. Strout was a heavy equipment operator for many years, most recently working for J.S. Rae.
He loved hunting, NASCAR, motorcycles and the Boston Red Sox. Lou was the person who would give you the shirt off his back. Always the center of attention as the comedian, the old wise one and the sentimental shoulder to cry.
Louis is survived by his beloved wife, Susan Strout of Pittsfield; their children, Jeremy L. Strout of St. Augustine, FL, Nicholas W. Strout and significant other Misty White of Pittsfield, and Benjamin M. Strout and wife Jessica of Dalton, Kaleigh L. Strout and significant other, Jose L. Torres of Easthampton, MA, and Jovan and Jazlyn Colon of Pittsfield. As well as 12 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren. He also leaves his siblings, Barbara J. Weeks (Dale) of Peru, Donna M. Sakaske (Joel) of Chester, Michael E. Strout (Mary) of Williamstown, Connie L. Southard (Ricky) of Hinsdale, Lori A. Morrow-Canfora of Peru, Joanne L. Main (Eric) of Middlefield, Carol F. Strout (Warren Wetherell) of Hinsdale; as well as many nieces and nephews."
Mr. Strout was predeceased by his daughter Sarah M. Strout Taikowski in 2023 as well as by his parents, and sisters, Susan E. Strout and Lynn A. Pease.
FUNERAL NOTICE: Calling hours will be held, Friday, August 8, 2025 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Dery-Foley Funeral Home, 890 E. Main St. Dalton. Funeral home services will be held at 12:30 p.m. Burial will follow in North Becket Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made in his name to Dana Farber in care of the funeral home To plant a beautiful memorial tree in memory of Louis, please visit our Tree Store.
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