William Irvin Engle, 88, of Lanesborough, MA, passed away unexpectedly on April 12, 2025, surrounded by his loving family at Berkshire Medical Center following complications from a fall. He was born in Kingston, NY, on March 16, 1937, to the late Herbert I. Engle and Frieda Thurin. He was a 1954 graduate of Kingston High School, a 1958 graduate of Norwich University with a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering and received his Master of Science from Union College. He was licensed to practice Professional Engineering in the state of New York. Bill married the former Linda R. Hine on May 23, 1981. Bill was employed for 39 years as a mechanical engineer at General Electric. He started in 1958 as part of the engineering training program in Linden, NJ, at GE Aircraft Services, and in 1960 moved to GE Schenectady, NY, working in the Large Steam Turbine department. He later moved to Pittsfield and was employed by GE Ordnance, working in several engineering design areas, including FBM, AEGIS, Guidance, Fire Control, Training, and the Bradley Fighting Vehicle Transmission and Turret Drive programs. He retired in 1997 from General Dynamics as Manager of Bradley Transmission Design Engineering. He was a member of the GE ELFUN Society. Beyond his professional life, Bill was a devoted husband, a proud, loving father and loved spending time with family and friends. A strong and dependable man, he could always be counted on. He was known for his dry sense of humor and perfectly timed one-liners. Bill loved to travel and enjoyed trips to Europe and cruises with friends and spent many years enjoying RV camping trips with his family. He enjoyed going to the theater and opera. He was also a natural handyman who could fix just about anything. Bill was a member of St. Stephen's Episcopal Church and served on the Property Committee. Bill was an Assistant Scoutmaster of Boy Scout Troop 20 from 2004 to 2013, a Scoutmaster from 2013 to 2015 and a Committee Chairman. He was a member of the Brotherhood of the Order of the Arrow. He served as a board member for BCARC for 25 years, including time as president. He was also a board member of Goodwill. He is survived by his wife of 44 years, Linda Engle and their Scottish Terrier, Bonnie 5 of Lanesborough; children, Denise Granger and husband David of Pittsfield, Jennifer Bocker and husband John of Highlands Ranch, CO, Sarah Engle of Pittsfield, and Brandon Engle of Pittsfield. He was predeceased by his daughters Leslie Engle and Stephanie Ross. Additionally, he leaves behind six grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren and one great-great grandchild. He also leaves his siblings, Marvin Engle and wife Candy of SC, and Jane Crantz and husband Henry of FL Besides his two daughters, he was predeceased by his brother, Robert Engle, and two grandsons. FUNERAL NOTICE: A memorial service for Mr. Engle will be held on Saturday, April 26, 2025, at 12 p.m. at St. Stephen's Episcopal Church in Pittsfield. Calling hours will be April 25th from 4 P.M - 7 P.M at Dery Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in his name to St. Stephen's Episcopal Church and mailed to Dery Funeral Home, 54 Bradford St., Pittsfield, MA 01201.

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Published by The Berkshire Eagle on Apr. 19, 2025.

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Kathy Kazura

April 29, 2025

Linda and family, I´m so so sorry to hear of Bill´s passing. I will be keeping you in my thoughts and prayers.

Sabine Chalupa

April 23, 2025

Dear Linda! I am so sorry for your loss. My deepest sympathy. May he rest in peace.You are in my prayers. with Love Sabine Chalupa

ROSEMARY CRAWFORD-SMITH

April 21, 2025

Linda, my deepest sympathy to you on the loss of your husband. May God's love and guidance help you through this difficult time.

Joe and Suzanne White

April 20, 2025

Dear Linda, Sarah and Brandon. Sending our sincere condolences to you for the loss of your dear husband and father. Bill will be remembered fondly for his gentle kindness and his desire to lend a hand whenever needed. Know that you are in our prayers. May God's loving arms wrap in in comfort during this difficult time.

With sympathy, Joe and Suzanne White

Paul Ellis-Graham

April 19, 2025

Dear Linda:

I was sorry to hear about Bill's passing. I remember tutoring Stephanie just before you and Bill were married. My wife Mary and I send our condolences to you and your family. Your parents are also close to our hearts.

Love,

Paul (Ellis-) Graham,
Marlboro, NY

Al Litster

April 19, 2025

It is with great sadness to learn of Bills passing. Dian and I would like to pass on our condolences to Linda and family.

It was a pleasure to work for Bill for many years in Training Systems. I always admired him for his straightforward and fair management skills. We traveled to the West Coast together on many occasions. I also remember spending many good times at group gatherings and events. One fun memory was playing bocce at a mutual friends' house where there were many crab apple trees. It was difficult to find the Polini so instead we just played the rest of the game with a crab apple. Interestingly enough, I still play Bocce today.

Bill, many the Lord bless and keep you as you travel on your eternal journey.

Judy (Crosier) Miner

April 19, 2025

I was so saddened to learn of Bill´s passing Linda. You two were such a loving couple.

Clem and Martha Confessore

April 17, 2025

As a fellow BSME NU ´58 classmate I fondly remember Bill as a bright, hard working, reliable and humorous guy. He was a faithful Alum who came to all our reunions where my wife Martha and I would so enjoy the company of Bill and his sweet wife Linda. We extend our condolences to his family and pray for their peace and serenity. Dear Lord, Eternal rest grant unto Bill Engle, and let perpetual light shine upon him.

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