Chloa L. Gustafson, 82

WEST STOCKBRIDGE, Mass. — Chloa L. Gustafson, 82, passed away on August 7, 2018, after a short illness.

Born on July 14, 1936, she was the daughter of Lawrence and Ruth Seymour McFadden. Chloa was raised in Ohio and graduated from Hunington High School. She was primarily a homemaker whose strength, courage and love nurtured her children throughout their lives.  

Chloa was a tireless woman who always had time for anyone in need. She loved people both young and old and was ready to volunteer at a moments notice at clambakes, fishing derbies, Easter egg hunts and Christmas parties. She was a Den Mother for the Cub scouts and also worked a Mead Paper as a secretary. Chloa took great pride in her gardens and loved wildlife.

She was predeceased by her parents as well as her husband, Donald Gustafson and Donny, Karlita and Willma of Ohio.

She is survived by her daughter, Denise Gustafson; her son Eric, daughter-in-law Lisa and granddaughter Jenna; and her sisters, Sandra, Phyllis and Joy.

Funeral notice: Funeral services for the late Chloa Gustafson will be private. Memorial donations in her memory may be made to St. Jude's Children's Hospital through the Finnerty & Stevens Funeral Home, 426 Main Street, Great Barrington, MA. 01230, who is in charge of arrangements.