Gladys E. (Daignault) Wood, daughter of the late Wilfred and Eva (Fountain) Daignault and widow of Allen S. Wood, who died in 1982, passed away at Berkshire Medical Center on April 3, 2017.
A homemaker for all her married life, she was predeceased by her daughter, Beverly Trowill of Pittsfield, MA and her son, Stephen Wood of Armonk, NY. She is survived by her daughter Judith Embry of Florida, MA with whom she made her home.
She leaves six grandchildren: Scott Wood and his wife Amy of Scottsdale, AZ, Peggy Smith of Wilmington, DE, Peter Trowill and his wife Nancy of Lenox, MA, Christy Wood and her husband Darin of Phoenix, AZ, Karrie Steffen and her husband Jason of Anthem, AZ and Daniel Wood of Coral Gables, FL. She also leaves nine great-grandchildren and one great, great granddaughter. She was predeceased by her sister Evelyn Green.
She was a member of the First Congregational Church of North Adams, singing in the choir there for 53 years. She was also a volunteer at the North Adams Regional Hospital for 24 years.
Gladys was an ardent Red Sox and Patriots fan, taking great pleasure in watching all of their games. She loved spending time with her family, friends, and church. Her beaming smile reflected the warmth of her personality.
FUNERAL NOTICE: Burial will be held privately and there will be no calling hours. A memorial service will be held at the First Congregational Church in North Adams at a later date. Donations in her memory may be made to the Berkshire Humane Society in Pittsfield or the First Congregational Church in North Adams in care of FLYNN & DAGNOLI-MONTAGNA HOME FOR FUNERALS CENTRAL CHAPEL, 74 Marshall St. North Adams, MA 01247. To add to the Book of Memories, please visit www.flynndagnolifuneralhomes.com.