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William H. Squires Jr., 86

PITTSFIELD, Mass. — William H. Squires Jr., 86, of 350 West St. passed away on Friday, September 16, 2016, at Berkshire Medical Center.

Born on January 20, 1930 in Pittsfield, he was the son of the late William H. Squires Sr. and the late Mary Daly Squires. A lifelong Pittsfield resident, he was educated in Berlin, N.Y., schools.

He was predeceased by his wife, the late Charlotte Bourdon Squires, who died June 6, 1996. Bill proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corps during the Korean War. He was employed as a glazer for 20 years at the former Pittsburgh Plate Glass and at various Berkshire County glass shops. He retired in 1992.

An avid outdoorsman, he enjoyed hunting and fishing. In his younger years he was an avid boxer and was a middle weight champion while in the service. During his high school years he was a scouted baseball player by various major League baseball teams. He was also an avid fan of the Boston Red Sox.

He leaves his longtime companions, Teresa Brillant and her daughter Winifred Elliot of Pittsfield; two sons, Earl H. Squires and Buzz Squires, both of Pittsfield; five brothers, James, Richard and Robert Squires, all of Pittsfield, Michael Squires of Colorado and David Squires of Arizona; his sister, Mary Squires of Pittsfield; and many grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

He was predeceased by a brother, the late Jack Squires.

Funeral notice: Funeral services for William H. Squires Jr. of Pittsfield, who passed away September 16, 2016, will be held Thursday, Sept. 22, 2016, at 11 a.m. at the Dery Funeral Home in Pittsfield. There are no calling hours.

Burial will be private. Memorial donations in memory of Bill may be made to the St. Mark Church Food Pantry in care of the funeral home, 54 Bradford St., Pittsfield, MA 01201.


Obituary Provided By: Dery Funeral Home

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Bill will be missed by all that knew him. This is a sad time with the loss of Bill to everyone at Epworth. Always had a sense of humor & kind to everyone. Prayers for the family. May he R.I.P.
from: Joan Hunteron: 09-22-2016

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