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Ward Tinney Obituary
He was a 1966 graduate of McCann Technical High School and attended Berkshire Community College.
Mr. Tinney married the former Marion J. Dragon on February 10, 1968.
He was an electronics technician at General Electric. In his retirement, he was the founder and operator of Fernwood Forest Campground in Hinsdale.
Mr. Tinney is survived by his beloved wife of 57 years, Marion J. Tinney of Hinsdale. Five children, Ed Tinney (Tammy) of Willow Springs, NC, Laura Towne (Chris) of Town Creek, AL, Lori Tinney (partner Dan DeBlois) of Adams, MA, Diane Rocha (Jeff) of Paxton, MA, and Robin Knapp (George) of Hinsdale.
Funeral Notice: Funeral services for Ward W. Tinney will be held Friday, May 30, at 1:00 p.m, at DERY-FOLEY FUNERAL HOME with Rev. Charles F. Young officiating. Burial will follow in Maple Street Cemetery in
Hinsdale. There are no calling hours. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made in his name to Hinsdale Fire Department in care of Dery-Foley Funeral Home, 890 E. Main St, Dalton, MA 01226. For Full Obituary, please go to DeryFuneralHome.com
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Jody Kemp
June 1, 2025
Ward was a Good Man . The Tinney Family has My Thoughts and Prayers . He was a Good Friend to My Family .
John & Jana Koza
May 30, 2025
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Micky Mitchell
May 27, 2025
I am sorry for your loss and want to send my deepest condolences. May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Mike & Janet Hagen
May 24, 2025
Marion we are so very sorry for your loss. Our sincere thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
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Elaine Daniels
May 24, 2025
My deepest sympathy and prayers are with you all. May his memories become your treasures.
Love, Elaine Daniels
Leslie LaPlante
May 16, 2025
Marion and family, our deepest condolences, love and prayers. Ward was a great guy and I´ll miss not sending him a birthday card. I have many fond memories of growing up with you and Ward in Cheshire. Much love, Leslie and Bob
Elaine Daniels
May 15, 2025
My deepest sympathy and prayers are with you all. May his memory become your treasures.
Love, Elaine Daniels
Jody L Kemp
May 15, 2025
Marian and Family . I'm so Sorry for Your Loss. I'll say a Prayer for You and Your Family .
Bob and Mary Gerhardt
May 15, 2025
God bless you Ward. And God bless your family.
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