William L. Scrivens, 88
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — William L. Scrivens, 88, of 584 East Main St. died Wednesday, April 4, 2012, at Williamstown Commons, surrounded by his family. He was a lifetime resident of the North Adams.
Born in North Adams on March 6, 1924, one of 10 children of Clarence H. and Evelyn Bedard Scrivens, he graduated from the former St. Joseph's High School in 1942 and attended the former North Adams State Teachers College.
A decorated Army veteran of World War II, he served with the 1538th Division in the Pacific theater, including the Philippines.
Mr. Scrivens professional life was in sales, including early stints selling cars and mobile homes, and then a 40-year distinguished career as a life insurance professional. He received multiple quality and sales awards during his 20 years in sales and management at Metropolitan Life Insurance Co., and almost 20 years in two separate stints at Prudential Life Insurance Co., from which he retired in 1988 as a sales manager.
An ardent Republican, he was a member of the Republican City Committee for 20 years and helped run the late state Sen. Jack Fitzpatrick's two successful campaigns in the 1970s.
He was a lifelong communicant of the former St. Francis of Assisi Church, where he had served as usher and volunteer for decades. He also volunteered for several years with the Chamber of Commerce at its tourist booth, proudly promoting Northern Berkshire's attractions. He was an avid gardener and golfer, starting with his caddying days in his early teens, and was a true-blue New York Yankees fan. Above all, he loved nothing more than spending time with his family, who cherished very much.
He leaves his wife of 62 years, the former Mary T. Robare; his son, Paul Scrivens and his wife, Kerry, of Basalt, Colo.; two daughters, Meredith Greene and her husband, Mark, of Stafford Springs, Conn., and Rosemary Scrivens of Worcester; three sisters, Margaret Perreault and Florence Haskins, both of North Adams, and Alice Howarth of South Carolina; four grandchildren, Kelley and Chelsea Scrivens, both of Glenwood, Colo., and Emily and Thomas Greene, both of Stafford Springs, and many nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by three brothers; Fred, Hank and Clarence "Jack" Scrivens, and three sisters, Lillian DeSanty, Vivian Swift and Mary Scrivens.
FUNERAL NOTICE â€' Funeral services will take place Monday, April 9, at 9 a.m. from Flynn & Dagnoli-Montagna Home for Funerals, West Chapels, 521 West Main St., North Adams, followed by a Liturgy of Christian Burial at St. Elizabeth of Hungary Church, Marshall Street, North Adams. Burial will follow at Southview Cemetery.
Calling hours will be Sunday, April 8, from 2 to 4 at the funeral home. Memorial contributions can be made to VNA & Hospice of Northern Berkshire, Williamstown Commons Activities Fund, or St. Elizabeth of Hungary Church through the funeral home.