Edward J. LaDouceur, Jr. 90 of West St. Pittsfield, passed away March 15, 2026, at Berkshire Medical Center, with his family at his side. Ed was born in Holyoke, MA on March 5, 1936, to the late Edward J. LaDouceur Sr. and Corinne Gaudette – LaDouceur. He attended Pittsfield Public Schools and married the former Constance “Connie” Church of Petersburgh, N.Y. August 25, 1956, at Notre Dame church in Pittsfield. He was a communicant of St. Marks Church, in Pittsfield.

Eddie served in the US Army National Guard in the early 1960s. He was honorably discharged with the rank of E5 Sergeant.

Mr. LaDouceur was a long-time Pittsfield builder and real estate developer for over 60 years. He began his career working as a toolmaker at the former May Engineering in Pittsfield, before working several years as a percher at the old Wyandotte Woolen Mill. Eddie had several cousins and relatives in the building trades, always taking on side work as a carpenter and electricians’ apprentice. He went on to become a licensed electrician, working many years for Phair Electric of Pittsfield, before starting his own construction and real estate company in the early 1970’s, which he actively operated until his death.

As a devoted husband, father, and grandfather, Eddie was the patriarch of the family. He loved spending his leisure time with them, hosting many family reunions, parties, and family picnics over the years. Eddie enjoyed going to parades, outdoor concerts, plays, dancing, and spending Summer vacations with his family at his Summer cottage on Cape Cod.

Eddie is survived by his beloved wife of 70 years, Connie LaDouceur of Pittsfield; son, John F. LaDouceur of Virginia, daughter Michele LaDouceur of North Adams, grandchildren; Andrew LaDouceur and wife Ana, Emily LaDouceur, Sarah Hoecker and husband Jason. Kristin Gomez and husband Jorge, John LaDouceur Jr. and Rachael LaDouceur of Virginia, and several great-grandchildren, nieces, and nephews. Mr. LaDouceur was pre-deceased by sons Michael E. LaDouceur and Daniel J. LaDouceur.

FUNERAL NOTICE: Calling hours will be held on Friday, March 20, 2026 from 9-11:30AM at the Dery Funeral Home, 54 Bradford St. Pittsfield. A Liturgy of Christian Burial will follow at St. Mark’s Church beginning at Noon. Burial will follow at St. Joseph’s Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to your favorite charity.