Mr. James D. Squires, age 81, of 41 Stratford Ave. Pittsfield, died Feb. 6, at the

Berkshire Medical Center after a long illness. He was born in Pittsfield, May 27,

1935, the son of the late William S. and Mary Ellen Daly Squires. Educated in the

local schools, he owned and operated the former Silver Lake Glass Shop as a

glazer for over 40 years. Upon his retirement, he became employed for 3 years by

Berkshire Farm Center for Services for Youth in its security dept..

A U.S. Army veteran, he served with the 101st Airborne Div. stationed

In Japan and later in Alaska during the mid 1950’s.   A “ Huge Red Sox Fan”,

he most enjoyed his role as a  ‘family man, a  Dad  and a  Grandfather’ . He is

survived by his daughters, Jennifer D. Miller of Pittsfield , Erin L. Harrington, with

whom he made his home and Casey L. Squires of Pittsfield, his sister, Mary “ Bo “

Squires of Pittsfield, his 4 brothers, Richard and Robert Squires of Pittsfield,

Michael Squires of Colorado and David Squires of Arizona,  his 6 grandchildren

5 great grandchildren  and his great-great-granddaughter. He was predeceased by

his son, James D. Squires, Jr., who died Jan. 6, 2015, and his 2 brothers, William

and Jack Squires.

SQUIRES, JAMES D., age 81, of Pittsfield, died Feb 6th.  A Celebration of his Life will be held  SUNDAY morning , Feb. 12th at 11:00 am at  THE DEVANNY-CONDRON FUNERAL HOME.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Soldier On in care of the funeral home. .

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