NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — Charlene Martha (Elder) Wiencek, 69, of North Adams died Friday, November 18, 2016, at Berkshire Medical Center.

She was born in North Adams on January 11, 1947, daughter of William John Elder and Ella Janet (Stalker) Elder. She graduated from Drury High School with the class of 1965 and graduated from North Adams State College with the class of 1969. Charlene also received her Master's Degree there.

Charlene was last employed as a teacher at Brayton Elementary School in North Adams until her retirement. She had also taught at Greylock, Sullivan and Johnson schools. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church of North Adams.

Charlene enjoyed dancing and was a member of the Berkshire County Line Dancers, where she was also an instructor.

She was the widow of Edward Stephen Wiencek, who died on December 19, 1983.  They were married on August 5, 1972.  

Survivors include one son, Brent Edward Wiencek of North Adams; two grandsons, Brayden Edward Wiencek and Blake Garren Wiencek; her sister, Susan Zoltek of North Adams; and nieces and nephews.

Funeral notice: The funeral for Charlene Wiencek will be Monday, November 21, 2016, at 1 p.m. at Flynn & Dagnoli-Montagna Home for Funerals, West Chapels, 521 Main St., North Adams. Burial will follow in Southview Cemetery.  

A calling hour will be held on Monday from noon to 1 p.m. at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the Friends of the North Adams Public Library in care of the funeral home.