OBITUARIES

Brigit C. Connerton, 43

05/15/2015

NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — Brigit Cutler Connerton, 43, of Troy, N.Y., a North Adams native, died Friday, May 15, 2015, at Albany (N.Y.) Medical Center, following a routine medical procedure.

Born in North Adams on Jan. 22, 1972, the daughter of Daniel P. and Sally B. Connerton of North Adams, she was a graduate of Drury High School, and of Russell Sage College in Troy, where she majored in English.

She loved and was involved in music, and studied piano and organ. She served in the Peace Corps in Chad.

Ms. Connerton was an executive secretary for the past eight years for the legal firm of Whiteman Osterman & Hanna in Albany. After the Peace Corps, she had worked in Seattle for several years as the manager of La Patisserie, a French bakery at Pike Place Market.

She attended the University of Washington in Seattle and earned professional certification as a paralegal while working as a legal secretary for the Seattle law firm of Hillis Clark Martin & Peterson. After returning to the Berkshires, she worked as a paralegal for the Williamstown firm of Grinnell Dubendorf & Smith before moving to Troy.

Besides her parents, she leaves her sister, Winifred Connerton, and her sister-in-law, Jennifer Ryan, of Edison, N.J., and her niece, Margaret Grace Connerton-Ryan, also of Edison.

FUNERAL NOTICE — A memorial service for Ms. Connerton will be held Saturday, June 27, at 10 a.m. at All Saints Episcopal Church, formerlu St. John's, in North Adams.In lieu of flowers, donations are suggested to the Mohawk Hudson Humane Society, 3 Oakland Ave., Menands, NY 12204, or online.

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Dear Dan & Sally. I can't tell you how sorry I am about the loss of your wonderful daughter, Brigit. I just recently heard of this and I was beyond shocked. You will remain in my thoughts and prayers. I hope that your fondest memories of her will bring you peace, With My Most Sincere Sympathy, Debra Johnson
from: Debra Johnson	on: 06-26-2015

So sad to hear about Brigit. She was such a lovely, interesting person.
from: Ann Sneen	on: 06-23-2015

I was so sorry to hear about Brigit. She was a beautiful person inside and out. She will be missed.
from: Kathy Hedrick	on: 06-12-2015

Sorry to hear about your loss Dr. Connerton I will pray for your family; former student
from: Bill Keen	on: 06-10-2015

Sally, I was so very sorry to hear of your daughter's passing on. Such a terrible shock for a parent!I know how proud you are of her and your memories will sustain you and your family. Know that you are all in my thoughts and prayers.
from: Mary (Trombley) Bellonger	on: 06-10-2015

Mr. and Mrs. Connerton - I have fond memories of Brigit as we grew up together in middle school and high school in North Adams. Wishing you peace and comfort during this very sad time.
from: jennifer kanelos boucher	on: 06-09-2015

My condolences to Dr. Connerton and his family, from a former student at N.A.S.C.
from: Gregory Lewis	on: 06-09-2015

Dan and Sally I am so sorry for your loss. I remember Bridgett as a girl coming to the library. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.
from: Robin Martin	on: 06-09-2015

I am so sorry to hear about your loss. I hope your memories bring you some peace. My most sincere condolences.
from: Kristen Velyvis	on: 06-09-2015

Oh my goodness, nothing is so bad as losing a child. My prayers are with the family at this time of sudden tragedy.
from: Ruth B Goetsch	on: 06-09-2015

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