Obituary of Laura “Laurie” Beckwith

Laurie Beckwith
Date: October 15, 2024

Laura “Laurie” Beckwith, 63 of Great Barrington died Sunday October 13, 2024 at her daughter’s home surrounded by her loving family. Laurie was born on July 14, 1961, daughter of the late Ernest R. Sr. and Margaret (Finnegan) Beckwith. She was a graduate of Monument Mountain Regional High School. Laurie worked at the former Brooks Insurance Company, at Domaney’s for many years, and as an insurance agent for forty four years at Wheeler and Taylor Inc. She was a proud participant of the American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life for over ten years. She was devoted to her family and was the best mother, sister, and aunt. Laurie is survived by her daughter Abigail “Abby” Rossi and significant other Ryan Carlson of Sheffield, her partner Willie Wilkinson, her two brothers, Ernest Beckwith Jr. and wife Linda of Mill River and Bruce Beckwith and wife Carey of Great Barrington, her sister Anne Ranolde and husband Dan of Great Barrington, her two sisters-in-law, Linda Beckwith of Mt. Washington and Kathy Whitbeck and husband Dave of Mt. Washington, her nieces and nephews, Amanda (Josh), Cody (Hayley), Jeremy, Camille, Henry, Sarah, Ernest III (Jodi), Brian (Amanda) and Amber (Matt), Stephen, Todd, and many great nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, Laurie was predeceased by her significant other Peter Rossi and her brother Jimmy Beckwith.

Funeral services for Laura “Laurie” Beckwith will be held on Thursday October 17 at 10:00 AM with a Liturgy of Christian Burial at Saint Peter’s Church in Great Barrington with Reverend William P. Murphy Pastor officiating. Burial will follow in Elmwood Cemetery. Family will receive friends on Wednesday October 16 from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM and 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM at the BIRCHES-ROY FUNERAL HOME 33 South St. Great Barrington MA 01230. In lieu of flowers expressions of sympathy in Laurie’s memory may be made to either American Cancer Society or Relay for Life in care of the funeral home. Condolences may be made through birchesroyfuneralservices.com.

13 Responses to Obituary of Laura “Laurie” Beckwith

  1. Teri Moro
    October 15, 2024
    at 4:22 pm

    My love and prayers to Abby and all the Beckwith Family.
    I pray that all the out pouring of love from all of us that loved Laurie can ease the heartache and sorrow you feel. It’s been my honor to have been her friend, and a friend to her family.
    Rest in eternal peace my friend, and May your spirit be free, happy, and healthy once again.❤️

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    • Virginia Abrams
      October 16, 2024
      at 10:22 am

      I want to send my condolences to Laurie’s family and the wonderful people at Wheeler and Taylor who I know will miss her so much. She worked with my family for decades and we so looked forward to our visits to her office. She was a gem and I personally will miss her very much.
      Virginia Abrams and family

    • Susie Hurll-Bastian
      October 18, 2024
      at 8:56 pm

      May you feel the Holy Spirit surrounding you and may Laurie’s memory be a beautiful blessing to all who knew and loved her. I hadn’t seen Laurie in some 48 years, but I remember her kind smile and gentle spirit. Blessings and comfort to all of you who love Laurie.

  2. Theodora Killiard
    October 15, 2024
    at 6:53 pm

    My deepest sympathy to Laurie’s daughter Abby… and to the entire Beckwith Family. Laurie was the most loyal and caring person anyone could ever be blessed to know. There are no words that suffice. Much love, Teddi.

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  3. Elizabeth Torsay-Wilson
    October 15, 2024
    at 8:31 pm

    Condolences to Laurie’s family ♥️

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  4. Anastasia Coulombe
    October 16, 2024
    at 9:23 am

    Laurie was a beautiful kind soul, always working with a smile. She took care of my families insurance needs for the past 20 years. It was always nice to see her at Domaney’s and share laughs and stories about our families. She will be deeply missed. I’m sure Jimmy is there welcoming her with open arms.
    Anastasia &Ray Coulombe, Patricia LaBagh, Elizabeth Veraldi, Deirdre Smith

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  5. Burt J Ball IV
    October 16, 2024
    at 1:48 pm

    Condolences to Abby and all Laurie’s family.

    Laurie was such a wonderful person and so kind to everyone in our family.
    She was an asset to our community and will be dearly missed.

    God speed Laurie

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  6. Aaron W.
    October 16, 2024
    at 2:03 pm

    Had the pleasure of working with Laurie and she will be deeply missed. She was an inspiration and that will carry on forever. Deepest condolences to her family and the family at Wheeler and Taylor.

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  7. Ricky Nicholas III
    October 16, 2024
    at 3:36 pm

    Abby and family, my condolences about your mother. I saw her probably a year and a half ago in Lee, and she was telling me all about you and just how proud she was of you. I hope the good memories can help guide you through this tough time. Keeping you all in my thoughts.

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  8. Paul M Baumann, JR
    October 16, 2024
    at 5:01 pm

    I am so sad to hear of Laurie’s passing. Alway so friendly and helpful at W&T. My condolences to all survivors She will be missed.

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  9. Monica Haraburda
    October 16, 2024
    at 8:45 pm

    My condolences to the family. a beautiful.soul!!!! prays to all of you!

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  10. John Johnston
    October 16, 2024
    at 9:25 pm

    So very sorry to learn of Laurie’s passing. She was always a delight to deal with, always responsive to me and my family’s needs. The “ go to”;person.
    My condolences to the family and her many friends.
    She was a very fine person and a wonderful example to us all.

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  11. Terry & John Palfini
    October 17, 2024
    at 4:48 pm

    We are so sorry to hear of Laurie’s passing, Deepest sympathies to her family

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