NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — Justyn Joseph Wilk III, 67, of North Adams, Mass., died on Saturday, August 5, 2017, as a result of a vehicular accident. 

He was born in North Adams, Mass., on December 6, 1949, a son of the late Justyn Joseph Wilk Jr. and Lorraine (LaFountain) Wilk. He attended schools in North Adams. He was employed at the Burnette Farm in Adams. Justyn also worked at R.I. Baker as a master fabrication welder, and was the owner and operator of Trailside Farm located on West Shaft Road.

He was a man of the earth, and truly loved farming, his livestock, and most importantly his beloved dogs, Tigger & Wyatt. He was an avid hunter and loved to snowmobile as well as being an avid horseman.

Justyn leaves his son, Justyn Wilk IV of North Adams, and his daughter, Chelsea A. Wilk of Lexington, Kentucky; he was predeceased by a daughter in infancy, Milessa Wilk. Justyn also leaves his companion, Theresa Rondeau of North Adams; two sisters, Patricia Butler of Mt. Laurel, N.J., and Joyce Nadeau of Hampton, N.H.; a brother, Richard Wilk of North Adams; as well as many nieces and nephews. 

He was predeceased by a sister, Paula Cote.

Funeral notice: A graveside service will be held on Saturday, August 12, 2017, at 10 a.m. in the family plot at Eastlawn Cemetery, Williamstown. A reception will follow at the family farm on West Shaft Road, North Adams, Mass.

Calling hours are on Friday, August 11, 2017, from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Flynn & Dagnoli-Montagna Home for Funerals, West Chapel, 521 West Main Street, North Adams, MA 01247.