Harold R. Montgomery, 85

ADAMS, Mass. — Mr. Harold Robert Montgomery, 85, of Adams died on Tuesday, November 6, 2018, at Williamstown Commons after a long battle with Parkinson’s disease.

He was born in North Adams on October 26, 1933, a son of the late Albert and Elva (Noel) Montgomery. He attended schools in Williamstown. Mr. Montgomery was a veteran of the Korean Conflict, having served with the United States Marines until receiving his Honorable Discharge as Corporal on April 12, 1957. He then joined the United States Naval Reserve on August 29, 1970, and served with the Seabees until 1988.

Mr. Montgomery worked for many years as a Letter Carrier for the United States Postal Service in Williamstown until retiring in 1992. He was a member of Post 152 American Legion, Williamstown.

He is survived by his wife, the former Sandra L. Donnelly, whom he married on April 18, 1959; his daughter, Susan Knapp of Adams; his son, James Montgomery and his wife Kathy of North Adams; one brother, Richard Montgomery of Williamstown; five grandchildren, Katelyn Boesse of North Adams, Bryce Horsfall of Adams, Jamie Czarnecki and her husband Brandon of North Adams and Shaun and Jasmine Knapp of Adams; two great grandchildren, Skylar and Bradyn; nieces and nephews; and his feline companion Doodles.

He was predeceased by his son-in-law, Patrick Knapp.

Funeral notice: The funeral will be held on Tuesday, November 13, 2018, at 10 a.m. in the Paciorek Funeral Home, 13 Hoosac St., Adams. Burial will follow in Eastlawn Cemetery, Williamstown.

Calling hours are Monday, November 12, 2018, from 4 to 7 p.m. at the funeral home. Memorial donations may be made to the Berkshire Humane Society, 214 Barker Road, Pittsfield, MA 01201.