LANESBOROUGH, Mass. —  

Mrs. Helen (Olson) Frye, 96, of Lanesborough, died on Tuesday, January 13, 2026, at North Adams Commons.

She was born in North Adams on November 19, 1929, a daughter of the late John Olson and Pearl (Mackey) Olson Boyer. She attended schools in Williamstown and graduated from the former Williamstown High School.

Mrs. Frye was primarily a homemaker but had worked for Williamstown National Bank, Mulcare Auto Supply, Mount Greylock Visitor's Center and Lanesboro Elementary School.

Her husband, Howard S. Frye, Jr., whom she married on August 25, 1950, died on February 4, 2006.

She is survived by two sons, Bruce Frye and his wife Debra of Clarksburg and Scott Frye (Joan Shears) of Adams; three daughters, Debra Olson of Bennington, Dale Davis and her husband Steven of Lanesborough and Wendy Kurtz of Bennington; six grandchildren, eight great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.

She was predeceased by her two sisters, Dorothy Drake and Gwen LePage.

Calling hours at the PACIOREK FUNERAL HOME, 13 Hoosac St., Adams, will be held on Wednesday, January 21st from 4:00 P.M. to 6:00 P.M.

Burial will be private for the family at a later date.

Memorial donations may be made to Lanesborough Ambulance, 545 South Main St, Lanesborough, MA, 01237.

To leave a message of condolence, or for directions, please go online to www.paciorekfuneral.com.