David A. Bird, Sr., 80
CHESHIRE, Mass. —
Mr. David A. Bird, Sr., 80, of Cheshire, died on Thursday, August 21, 2025, at his home.
He was born in Adams on April 3, 1945, son of the late Willis and Barbara (Bennett) Bird. He attended schools in Adams.
Mr. Bird last worked for 35 years for the former General Electric Company in Pittsfield and had owned and operated the former Sunnyside Autobody in Cheshire.
He was a member of the Cheshire Rod and Gun Club.
His wife, the former Nancy Ostrander, whom he married on July 3, 1965, died on December 13, 2016.
He is survived by his son, David “Al” Bird, Jr., and his wife Terri of Hinsdale; his daughter, Wendy Fontaine and her husband Edward of Woonsocket, RI; two granddaughters, Katie Fontaine and Haley Fontaine-Desantis and her husband Alex and by one great grandson, Noah Desantis.
Funeral services and burial will be private for the family.
There are no calling hours.
Memorial donations may be made to the Berkshire Humane Society, 214 Barker Rd., Pittsfield, MA 01201 or to Berkshire Bird Paradise, 43 Red Pond Rd. Petersburgh, NY 12138.
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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