WEST STOCKBRIDGE, Mass. — Susan Mary Armata, 63, of West Stockbridge passed away Friday, Aug. 28, 2020. 

Born in Adams on April 17, 1957, daughter of the late Edward J. and Jane F. Biros Armata, she was a graduate of Hoosac Valley High School in 1975. She continued her education, receiving her bachelor's degree in accounting from the former North Adams State College in 1979.

Susan worked at the former Adams Bakery, and at Flynn Volkswagen in Pittsfield. She finished her career at Foresight Land Services in Pittsfield, where she worked for over 20 years until her retirement in 2018.

She married the love of her life, Donald Young; they were together from 1993 until his passing on May 9, 2020.

Susan loved the beach and to ski and enjoyed traveling. Susan was a passionate cat lover. She enjoyed music and attending the opera and had a gift of beautiful handwriting.

Susan is survived by two brothers, Peter (Barbara) Armata of Adams, Paul (Judy) Armata of North Adams; one sister, Maryann Armata of Colorado Springs Colo.; and by many nieces and nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins.

Her brother Michael (Paula) Armata predeceased her.

She was a gentle soul with the kindest heart. We love you Susan and will never forget you.

FUNERAL NOTICE: In keeping with Susan's wishes, there are no calling hours and a graveside service will take place at a later time. In lieu of flowers expressions of sympathy in her memory may be made to the Humane Society in care of Birches-Roy Funeral Home, 33 South St., Great Barrington MA 01230. Condolences may be made through birchesroyfuneralservicves.com.