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John Francis Love, 71

06/25/2024

CLARKSBURG, Mass. — John Francis Love, 71 of Pittsfield, MA and formerly of Clarksburg, MA died Tuesday June 25, 2024 at Hillcrest Commons.

He was born in Alamogordo, New Mexico on May 11, 1953, a son of the late Gerald “Jerry” Delisle and Jean Dolores (McKinney) Delisle. He came to North Adams at age 3 and graduated from Drury High School.

John worked at Hunter Machine Co. and also at Widen Tannery and Shapiro & Sons. He became disabled following an automobile accident in 1977.

He was a communicant of the former St. Francis of Assisi Church.

Survivors include three sisters, Katherine (Jeffrey) Turner of California, Kentucky; Audrey Arnold of North Adams, MA and Julie (Gary) Joyner of Stephentown, NY and one brother, Steve Delisle of North Adams, MA. He also leaves several nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews, and cousins.

FUNERAL NOTICE: The funeral for John Love will be Friday June 28, 2024 at 8:00 AM from FLYNN & DAGNOLI-MONTAGNA HOME FOR FUNERALS, CENTRAL CHAPEL at 74 Marshall St. North Adams, MA followed by a Liturgy of Christian Burial at 9:00 AM at St. Elizabeth of Hungary Church. Burial will follow in Southview cemetery. There are no calling hours. To add to the Book of Memories, please visit www.flynndagnolifuneralhomes.com.

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Dear Kathy and Jeff - I was so sorry to read about your loss of John this morning. Sincere sympathy.
from: Mary Ellen Eliasen	on: 06-28-2024

Steve, I am sorry for your loss. May your memories comfort you during this difficult time.
from: Adoration Chapel visitor	on: 06-28-2024

I am saddened to learn of this loss. John was a great guy to hang out with in our younger days and on the occasions when I would run into him out in North Adams it was nice that he always remembered me. Rest in peace John.
from: Susan Chesbro Bush	on: 06-27-2024

Kathy and John's entire family, Please accept my condolences. We had some good times in our younger years. After so many years he is now at peace.
from: Pam (Richards) Kidder	on: 06-26-2024

Kathy and John's entire family, Please accept my condolences. We had some good times in our younger years. After so many years he is now at peace.
from: Pam (Richards) Kidder	on: 06-26-2024

Please accept my heartfelt condolences for John’s passing. My prayers are with all of you at this difficult time. May the memories of the good times resonate within each of you as he is now at peace. With love and compassion from your former next door neighbor, Robbin
from:	on: 06-26-2024

To Kathy, Audry, Julie and Steve. I send my deepest condolences for your loss of John. We were very close friends back in the day. It's sad that peoples lives often move apart but I have John nestled in some of my happiest memories. Please find peace.
from: Dan Scarbo	on: 06-26-2024

My condolences to the family at this difficult time. John is now at peace after a very long and difficult journey. My prayers and thoughts are with you all.
from: Jeanne Moulthrop	on: 06-26-2024

Condolences to all the family. I am saddened to hear of John’s passing. Thinking of all of you.
from: Deb Casuscelli Blanchard	on: 06-26-2024

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