Beatrice Irene (Spofford) Lancto, 86, of Williamstown, MA died on Tuesday November 14, 2017 at Southwestern Vermont Medical Center. She was born in Worcester, MA on September 2, 1931 a daughter of the late Roy and Helena (Quackenbush) Spofford.
Mrs. Lancto was a graduate of Bennington High School. In her early years, she worked at Polygraphic North Bennington, Inc. where she was employed until 1957. She later worked at Excelsior Processing as a customer service representative for many years.
Mrs. Lancto was a former communicant of Sts. Patrick & Raphael’s Parish in Williamstown. She loved crossword puzzles, the New York Yankees, and was very active in political activities and was a proud Democrat.
Mrs. Lancto was the widow of John Frederick Lancto, whom she married on April 12, 1958. He died on August 25, 1967.
Survivors include her daughter Lisa McLain and her husband Ralph, of Williamstown; a son Gregory J. Lancto of Williamstown; three grandchildren John Frederick Lancto II, Stephanie Claire Lancto, and Jenna Elizabeth McLain; five great grandchildren; and a brother James A. Spofford. Two sister-in-laws Susan Denzel and Joan Spofford and several nieces,nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews. She was predeceased by her brother Avery Spofford.

FUNERAL NOTICE: A funeral service to celebrate the life of Beatrice Lancto will take place on Friday November 17, 2017 at 11:00am at the Flynn & Dagnoli Funeral Home – WEST Chapel, 521 West Main St., North Adams, MA 01247. Calling hours will be held at the funeral home from 9:00am until the time of the service. Burial will follow in Eastlawn Cemetery in Williamstown. Donations in her memory can be made to St. Patrick Food Pantry. To add to the book of memories, please visit www.flynndagnolifuneralhomes.com