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Mildred A. Phelps, 97

CHESHIRE, Mass. —  

Mildred “Millee” A. Phelps, 97 of Cheshire, passed away August 20, 2024 at her home. Born in Pittsfield, MA on May 27, 1927, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Laura Gilbert Stiles. She was a 1946 graduate of Pittsfield High School.

She married Donald S. Phelps on March 12, 1949. He predeceased her in 2013.

Mrs. Phelps was a long-time member of the Cheshire Baptist Church and she later became a member of the Cheshire United Methodist Church. She was a teacher’s aide and substitute teacher for many years in Cheshire Elementary School. At one time she also had worked for the Cheshire Post Office.

Besides being a 4H leader, Millee was a Sunday School teacher and was on the board at Cheshire Baptist Church. In her retirement, Millee and her husband, spent 20 years wintering in Mulberry, Florida.

Mrs. Phelps is survived by her son, David S. Phelps of Adams and his longtime dear friend, Charlene Lawson; Her daughters, Paula J. Paradise and husband Foster of Adams, and Judy Lynn Lyons of Adams. Five grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her son in-law, Michael Lyons.

The family would like to thank her aides and HospiceCare in the Berkshires for their compassionate care of Millee.

FUNERAL NOTICE: A memorial service will be held, Saturday, September 7, 2024 at 9:30 a.m. at the Cheshire United Methodist Church. Burial will follow in Southview Cemetery in North Adams.

In lieu flowers memorial donations may be made to the charity of the donor’s choice. Dery-Cheshire Funeral Home has been entrusted with her arrangements.


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Millee Phelps was someone I admired. She had a great personality and treated everyone like family. I was amazed at her energy, creativity, and sense of humor. She loved games. "Come on, play Rummy Cube with me". I don't like games, but she talked me into it! Of course, I lost. Her and Don were a beautiful couple and both were very loved. Now they will be together again.
from: Char Lawsonon: 09-05-2024

Paula,david,Judy and all millee's family
I was blessed to be able to take care of your mom and have her enter my life, she was always a ray of sunshine even when things started to get difficult. I will cherish sayings of hers like flutterby and waterlemon which I have already passed on to my grandchildren and shared. She will definitely be missed but remembered, my heart goes out to you all.
from: Nancy pirzlon: 09-01-2024

Paula, David and family. I am at a lost with moms passing. My time with her will be treasured forever. She will always be in my thoughts. RIP my dear friend. Miss you. Marybeth
from: Marybeth Burrison: 09-01-2024

Paula& David

So sorry for the loss of your mother. She was a strong woman from a great generation who loved her family and was an inspiration to those she left behind. She will be missed. May she rest in peace
from: Tina kellyon: 09-01-2024

Rest in peace,dear Millee. We miss you.
Jennie Pierce
from: Jennie Pierceon: 08-31-2024

I am very sorry for your lost. Please accept my deepest condolences. Lady Mildred was a Wonderful Woman. I will miss Her very much. I am praying for her.
Thinking of you during this difficult time.
from: Grazyna F.on: 08-30-2024

My deepest sympathy and prayers are with you all. May her memories become your treasures.
Love, Elaine Daniels
from: Elaine Danielson: 08-30-2024

Our whole family loved Millee. She was always such a shining light on the Hill. She will be missed, but wonderful memories of her sweet soul will always remain in our hearts. Prayers and healing thoughts to your entire family.
from: Cooper Family on: 08-29-2024

So sorry. She was such a nice lady.
from: Lyance Littlejohnon: 08-29-2024

Millee was a great friend and co worker and we shared many laughs and lunches at Cheshire School. Her passing leaves another hole in the patchwork of Cheshire icons. She will truly be missed.
from: Val Tyskaon: 08-29-2024

David, Paula and Judy, Sorry to hear of your Mom passing.
from: Sandy O'Neill Bourdon on: 08-29-2024

We are saddened to hear of Millee's passing..??We are very to sorry to the family...She was an outstanding lady with a sweet story to share always...She was one of the best neighbors on Furnace Hill ever!!!She will be missed..may you rest easy Millee..we love you..Gary and Cindy..
from: Cindy and Gary Gajdaon: 08-29-2024

Dave, I am so sorry to read the passing of your mom. You are in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. May she rest in peace.
from: Diane Allardon: 08-29-2024

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