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Dolores Lillie, 87

ADAMS, Mass. — Mrs. Dolores (Depelteau) Lillie, 87, of Adams passed away at her daughter Darcie’s home surrounded by her family and loved ones, especially the loves of her life, her grandsons, Sam and Wyatt.

She was born in Adams on November 30, 1932, daughter of the late Arsene and Stella (Pliska) Depelteau. She attended schools in Adams and graduated from the former Adams High School with the class of 1951. While in high school she was a member of the interclass basketball team, the radio club, the press club and many dance committees.

Dolores worked for Carr Hardware in Pittsfield for more than 25 years until retiring.

She was a communicant of the Parish of St. John Paul II in Adams. She was a member of the Adams Lions Club, the American Legion Ladies Auxiliary and the Ladies of St. Anne. She enjoyed baking and was famous for her nut cups. She also enjoyed the camaraderie experience of going to the Adams Council om Aging and loved participating in chair yoga.

Her husband, Howard Lillie, whom she married on February 20, 1965, died on August 27, 2002.

She is survived by her son Darrin Lillie of Adams; her daughter Darcie Lampiasi and her husband Andi and their children Sam and Wyatt of North Adams; her stepchildren, Debra (Gene) Randall and her children Wendy and Jamie Randall of Cheshire, Stephen (Alice) Lillie of Leesburg, Fla., and their children Tracy and Eric, William (Lori) Lillie of Pulaski, N.Y., and their children William Jr. and Jennifer and Mason (Jane) Lillie of Cheshire and their children Alan, Beth, Christine, Susan and Tracey; and her beloved cousins, Brian (Beth) Pliska and their daughter Kate and Alan (Jane) Pliska.

She was predeceased by her brother, Donald Depelteau.

The family would like to thank the staff members at BMC, the staff at Hospice Care in the Berkshires for their care at home and everyone for the flowers, card and thoughts.

Funeral notice: Due to current restrictions, funeral services and burial will be private at this time. Memorial donations may be made to the Adams Lions Club, P.O. Box 231, Adams, MA 01220 or to Adams Ambulance Service, 185 Columbia St., Adams, MA 01220.

The PACIOREK FUNERAL HOME, 13 Hoosac St., Adams, is in charge of arrangements. To leave a message of condolence, please go online to www.paciorekfuneral.com.

 


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Darrin sorry to here that you lost your mother, my condolences. Is this Darrin Lillie that served in the Navy at Ft. Story, Va. If so I have been trying to find a way to get a hold of you from time to time just to catch up. If you are and get this email me at wlwelch63@gmail.com
Larry Welch
from: Larry Welchon: 10-11-2025

darrin and darcie so sorry for your loss our prayers are with you
bev and dick pizani
from: on: 05-17-2020

To all Dolores's Family:
So sadened by the passing of Dolores, she was a vibrant personality and left an indelible mark on all she knew.

John & Ann Senecal
from: John & Ann Senecalon: 05-14-2020

Dolores we will miss your beautiful smile, your wonderful stories, your feisty independence, your love and caring concern, your “Never Say Never” attitude and the simple fact that you shared all of you with all of us. Your dedication to your Chair Yoga practice was a true inspiration. You kept your Tuesday’s and Thursdays free to attend class and you even came on days when you didn’t feel your best. You wanted to be there with us whenever you could. We will miss you greatly and send you all our love💜 We send our deepest condolences to all of Dolores’ family and friends; she was an amazing lady and now she is a beautiful angel. Rest and be at Peace Dolores.
from: Maryanne Kufson: 05-14-2020

Oh my dear Dolores you are now with your beloved Howard. I hope you dance until your heart is content!
You were always one of my favorites, always going above and beyond to make sure everyone around you was well cared for and loved, and for that I will always remember. Rest easy my friend.
from: on: 05-14-2020

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