Louis N. Zink, 80

LENOX, Mass. — Louis N. Zink, 80, of Lenox passed away Friday, August 16, 2019, at Berkshire Medical Center with his family by his side.

Louis was born on August 30, 1938, in Pittsfield, Mass, to the late Nelson C. and Edna G. Williams Zink. He attended Lenox Schools. After high school, Louis worked at Beloit Jones as a shipping supervisor until his retirement in 2000.

Louis enjoyed carpentry, landscaping and performing country and bluegrass music. Louis played steel guitar and dobro with many local bands including The October Mountain Boys, The Stoney Mountain Boys, Cannonball Express, The Country Classics and The Country Travelers.

Mr. Zink was married to the former Laura L. Chaffee on March 23 in 1991.

Besides his wife Laura at home, he is survived by his six children, Laurie Basinait of Copake, N.Y., Stephen Zink of New Marlboro, Mass., Nelson Zink of Cannon, Conn., Cathy Percy (Tony) of New Marlboro, Mass., Randy Girard (Jessica) of South Carolina and Mark Zink (Nicole) of Pittsfield, Mass.; five grandchildren, Cassandra Lane, Stephen Zink Jr., Alexis Basinait, Alice-May Zink, and Jacob and Jaxson Girard; two great-grandchildren, Emma and Colin Lane; siblings, Ronald Zink of Dalton, Jerome Zink (Gloria) of Berlin, N.Y., Sandra Nolan (Michael) of Hinsdale and Susan Morris (David) of Lee; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Besides his parents, Louis is predeceased by his sister, Sally; and his grandson, Corey Vincent.

Funeral notice: In keeping with Louis’ wishes, there will be no calling hours. There will be a celebration of his life celebrated on Sunday, September 1, 2019, at 1 p.m. at Z Barn at 36 North Main Street in Berlin, N.Y. In lieu of flowers, donations in Louis’ memory may be made to Laura Zink in care of the Roche Funeral Home, 120 Main Street, Lenox, MA 01240.