1947
Preston
2017
Preston L. Tinker, Jr.
January 17, 1947 — May 31, 2017
Preston L. Tinker, Jr., known to many as Tink, 70, a former longtime resident of Great Barrington, MA passed away unexpectedly on May 31, 2017 at Berkshire Medical Center after being stricken early at his home in Dalton, MA.
He was born on January 17, 1947 in Great Barrington, MA, the son of the late Margaret Colwell Tinker and Preston L. Tinker, Sr. He was raised in Great Barrington where he attended local schools and was a graduate of the former Cornwall Academy for Boys in Gt. Barrington.
Preston worked at many jobs throughout Berkshire County including Nejaime’s, Pete’s Motors, Rising Paper and Kolburne School where he made many friends.
Tink loved to laugh and more importantly make others laugh.
He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Barbara Tisdel Tinker, whom he married on October 25, 1969 in Great Barrington. He also leaves two sons Preston L. Tinker, III and Todd Tinker and a daughter Stacey Kay; along with six grandchildren; Zachary, Dylan, Shelby, Madison, Jennifer, Olivia; his two sisters Sarah Schneider and Phyllis Weaver, as well as several nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by his sister Ann Spur.
SERVICES:
The family invites everyone to join them to celebrate Preston’s life on Tuesday, June 6th from 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. at the James A. Modolo VFW Post #8348, 800 South Main St., Great Barrington, MA.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Preston L. Tinker, Jr. Memorial Fund in care of Finnerty & Stevens Funeral Home, 426 Main Street, Great Barrington, MA 01230 who is caring for the arrangements. To send remembrances to his family go to
www.finnertyandstevens.com
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