Elizabeth "Betty" Perras, 93

01/23/2024

NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — Elizabeth A. (Archambault)”Betty” Perras, 93 of North Adams, MA died on Tuesday January 23, 2024 at North Adams Commons.

She was born in North Adams, MA on June 10, 1930, a daughter of Elma E. (Bergeon) Archambault and Alfred E. Archambault. She attended Holy Family Grammer School and graduated as the Valedictorian of the former St. Joseph’s High School. She also attended Bliss Business College.

Betty worked at JJ Newberry, WMNB Radio, Berkshire Fine Spinning, Strong-Hewat, Metropolitan Life Insurance, and North Adams Hoosac Savings Bank where she worked for 27 years until her retirement in June 1, 1992.

Betty was a communicant of Holy Family Church until it closed in 2009 and was currently a communicant of St. Elizabeth of Hungary Church where she was a former member of its meals on wheels program and a Eucharistic minister.

Betty enjoyed knitting, crocheting, sewing and needle point. She also enjoyed swimming, hiking, camping, skiing and bowling & golf after her retirement. She was a former member of the Thursday afternoon ladies bowling league. Her greatest love was golf and she was a member of the Stamford Valley Golf Club where she played in the Tuesday morning ladies league. She was also a former member of Le Cercle Francais. She and her husband enjoyed square dancing and were member of the Hairpin Turners, Quadrilles, the B sharps and the Pittsfield Square Dance Club. She took up line dancing and was a member of the Rhythm Belles.

She was the widow of Albert O. Perras Sr. whom she married July 20, 1979 in Holy Family Church and her brother the Rev. William E. Archambault of Glen Mary Home Missions and her step daughter, Brenda Perras are also deceased. Survivors include her step children Cynthia Kinnamon of Texas; and Albert O. Perras of New York and several step grandchildren, step great grandchildren and cousins.

FUNERAL NOTICE: A Liturgy of Christian Burial for Betty Perras will be celebrated on Saturday, February 3, 2024 at 10:00 AM at St. Elizabeth of Hungary Church. Burial will follow in Southview Cemetery. A calling hour will be held on Saturday morning from 8:30-9:30 AM at FLYNN & DAGNOLI -MONTAGNA HOME FOR FUNERALS-CENTRAL CHAPEL, 74 Marshall St. North Adams, MA 01247. Memorial donations may be made to St. Vincent De Paul Conference at St. Elizabeth of Hungary Church; St. Jude's Children's Hospital or No Paws Left Behind in care of the funeral home.. To add to the Book of Memories please visit www.flynndagnolifuneralhomes.com

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Elizabeth "Betty" Perras, 93

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Betty was one of the nicest people I've ever met. She was a good friend. She use to tell me about her golfing which she loved & her line dancing. We had many laughs & talks. Rest in peace Betty.
from: Gail L Martin	on: 01-26-2024

I worked with Betty at Metropolitan. Such a pleasant person. We enjoyed many adventures together in Le Cercle Francois. Heaven just got a little brighter.
from: Rose Tworig	on: 01-25-2024

So sorry to learn of my friend Betty's passing. She was my mentor on the teller line at the Hoosac Savings Bank when I worked there during high school and my college years. She always remarked that I was the only trainee who worked her drawer exactly as she did. She could never tell if it was my drawer or hers. Many condolences to her family.
from: Estelle M Graziola	on: 01-25-2024

My sincere condolences to Betty’s family. So sorry to learn of her passing. She & my mom line-danced with the Rhythm Belles, & I volunteered with her at the St. Elizabeth meals program. She was a very sweet lady.
from: Diane Parsons	on: 01-24-2024