In Memory of

Ellen

Jean

Rudd

Obituary for Ellen Jean Rudd

Ellen Jean Rudd, 83, of Pittsfield, died Thursday, October 25, 2018, at Baystate Medical Center.

Born in Pittsfield on November 1, 1934, she was a graduate of Pittsfield High School.

Primarily a homemaker, she had worked as a clerk at Berkshire Bank in earlier years.

Mrs. Rudd was a member of the Pittsfield Church of Christ. Ellen was a very beloved member of the community. She was known for spreading joy to the hearts of people from all walks of life. Her favorite hobby was butterflies.

She was pre-deceased by two husbands, Henry A. Crady, Jr. and Clarence Rudd.

Mrs. Rudd is survived by a daughter, Anne M. (husband Dwight) Edwards of Hillsborough, N.C., and a son, Mark H. (wife Susan J.) Crady of Titusville, Fla.; four grandchildren, Christopher Edwards, Brian Edwards, Krysten Crady, Devon Crady, and three great grandchildren Cartar Crady, Ryder Lewellen, Zayla Drennan.

FUNERAL NOTICE: A memorial service for Ellen J. Rudd will be held Sunday, October 28, at 3:00 pm. at Pittsfield Church of Christ, 826 Valentine Road, Pittsfield, with Rev. Russell Moody, Pastor, officiating. There are no calling hours. The DERY FUNERAL HOME is in charge of arrangements. In lieu of flowers please, please make donations to the Giving Garden. http://www.pittsfieldchurchofchrist.org/