Barbara Jean Dellea

A graveside service celebrating the life of the late Barbara Jean Dellea will be held on Thursday, May 23, 2019 at 11:30 A.M. at Riverside Cemetery in North Egremont, MA. conducted by Rev. Joel Huntington.

Barbara Jean Dellea, 87, of Elberson Avenue in Pittsfield passed away peacefully early Monday morning, November 26, 2018 at Mount Greylock Extended Care Facility.

Born November 7, 1931 in Egremont, MA she was the daughter of William E. Page and Amy Kisselbrock Page.  She attended local schools and graduated from the former Searles High School in Great Barrington, class of 1949.

Mrs. Dellea worked as a Nurses Aide at Berkshire Medical Center in Pittsfield for many years until her retirement in 1994.

Barbara enjoyed the simple things in life like feeding and watching birds, going for a walk and dining out.  Her greatest joy came from spending time with her family and activities such as their summer vacations in Hampton Beach.  Her grand-dogs held a special place in her heart.

She was a member of the South Congregational Church in Pittsfield.

Barbara is survived by her daughters, Denise Murphy and Diane Chamberlain, her sister Deborah Frances and husband King, her grandchildren, Jennifer Murphy, Michael Murphy and Steven Chamberlain, and her great grandson, Mason Chamberlain.  She also leaves several cousins, her cherished friend Marjorie Pulver and her husband Ray as well as the beloved family dogs, Shadow, Beau and Baxter.

She was predeceased by her mother, Amy K. Page, father William Page and his wife Bette Page, her sister Sandra Hammer and her son-in-law Dennis Murphy.

Donations in memory of Barbara may be made to the South Congregational Church through FINNERTY & STEVENS FUNERAL HOME , 426 Main Street, Great Barrington, MA 01230, who is caring for the arrangements.  To send remembrances to her family please go to http://www.finnertyandstevens.com