Willard R. Curtis

April 22, 1931 — March 29, 2017

Willard R. Curtis, 85, of Clayton Road in Ashley Falls, MA passed away on March 29, 2017 at Fairview Commons in Great Barrington, MA.

A native and lifelong resident, Willard was born in Canaan, CT on April 22, 1931 to the late Laura Coon Curtis and C. Orville Curtis.

Willard worked in construction and drove truck for Watta Crete and American Stone until his retirement.

He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War and was a member of the VFW Post #6851 in Canaan, CT.

He is survived by his daughter Holly Smith, his two sons Willard A. and Trevor Curtis of MA, along with four grandsons, one great- grandson and many nieces and nephews. He also leaves his sisters; Patricia Slater of CT., Dorothy Oen of FL, Susan Percy of MA, and Nancy Bagnaschi of CT and his brothers Wesley of NE, Alan (Corky) of CT and Clarence of OR.

Willard was predeceased by his daughter Heidi Curtis and his siblings Olive Thomas, Harriet Patteson, David (Bud) Curtis, Chester, Harold and Carl Curtis.

In accordance with his wishes there will be no services. A private burial will be held at the convenience of the family.

Donations in memory of Willard may be made to Canaan VFW Post #6851 through 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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