Obituary for Clay Ellis Richardson
Clay Ellis Richardson, 55, of Lanesborough, MA, passed away January 21, 2022 at Baystate Medical Center.
Born in Pittsfield, MA on April 8, 1966, he was the son of Charles Richardson, Jr., and Eugenie Hassan Richardson.
He was a 1984 graduate of Mt. Greylock High School. Clay married the former Mary Ellen Newton on June 25, 1988.
He was employed by Pittsfield Tire since 2002, where he was the sales manager. He previously worked for 10 years at TCI, the former Tire Town.
He enjoyed cooking, watching NASCAR, and was a New England Patriots fan. Clay was known for hosting his annual 4th of July picnics.
Mr. Richardson is survived by his mother, Eugenie Richardson; His wife, Mary Ellen Richardson of Lanesborough; three sons, Cody Richardson, Bradon Richardson and Camren Richardson, all of Lanesborough. His sister, Irene Blankenship and husband James of Warner Robins, GA, and Valerie Williams and husband Michael of Stephentown, NY; brother, Charles Richardson, III, and wife Pamela of Gansevoort, NY. As well as many nieces and nephews.
FUNERAL NOTICE: Calling hours will be held, THURSDAY, January 27, 2022 from 4 to 7 p.m. at DERY FUNERAL HOME, 54 Bradford St, Pittsfield, MA. Burial will be private in Mountain View Cemetery in Lanesborough in the Spring. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his name to the American Heart Association in care of the funeral home.
Born in Pittsfield, MA on April 8, 1966, he was the son of Charles Richardson, Jr., and Eugenie Hassan Richardson.
He was a 1984 graduate of Mt. Greylock High School. Clay married the former Mary Ellen Newton on June 25, 1988.
He was employed by Pittsfield Tire since 2002, where he was the sales manager. He previously worked for 10 years at TCI, the former Tire Town.
He enjoyed cooking, watching NASCAR, and was a New England Patriots fan. Clay was known for hosting his annual 4th of July picnics.
Mr. Richardson is survived by his mother, Eugenie Richardson; His wife, Mary Ellen Richardson of Lanesborough; three sons, Cody Richardson, Bradon Richardson and Camren Richardson, all of Lanesborough. His sister, Irene Blankenship and husband James of Warner Robins, GA, and Valerie Williams and husband Michael of Stephentown, NY; brother, Charles Richardson, III, and wife Pamela of Gansevoort, NY. As well as many nieces and nephews.
FUNERAL NOTICE: Calling hours will be held, THURSDAY, January 27, 2022 from 4 to 7 p.m. at DERY FUNERAL HOME, 54 Bradford St, Pittsfield, MA. Burial will be private in Mountain View Cemetery in Lanesborough in the Spring. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his name to the American Heart Association in care of the funeral home.