PITTSFIELD, Mass. - George W. Croshier, 63, of 86 Caroline Street passed away on Saturday, December 24, 2016, at Bay State Medical Center in Springfield.



Born on October 1, 1953, in Pittsfield, he was a son of the late Edson and Phyllis Hodlin Croshier. A lifelong Pittsfield resident, he was educated in Pittsfield schools and was a 1971 graduate of Taconic High School.



He was employed as a corrections officer with the Berkshire County Sheriff's Office for over twenty years, retiring in 2014. Prior to that he had worked at Berkshire Medical Center for over twenty years and he had also owned and operated Joseph's Shoe Store on North Street for ten years. He enjoyed fishing, walking, hockey and following the Boston Bruins. An avid master of karate, he held a 3rd degree black belt. His greatest joy was spending time with his family and grandchildren.



He leaves his wife, Linda Bennett Croshier whom he married on October 21, 1978 in Pittsfield; a son, Jacob B. Croshier; a daughter, Caitlyn R. Jamula and her husband Stephen, all of Pittsfield; two brothers, Joseph Croshier and his former spouse Mary Rose Croshier of Pittsfield and Kenneth Croshier and his wife Kelly of the state of Florida; three sisters, Lisa Croshier and her husband Shawn Maloney of Pittsfield, Teresa Strzempko and her husband Jack of Ashburnham, Mass., and Sharon Andrews and her husband Keith of Pittsfield; three grandchildren, Kaylee M. Croshier, Blake A. Jamula and Brooklyn J. Jamula; his good friends David Laviolette, Bill O'Bryan and Scott Emerson; as well as many other lifelong friends.



He was predeceased by his best friend, Patrick H. Gavin.



Funeral notice: Calling hours for George W. Croshier of Pittsfield who passed away on December 24, 2016 will be held Thursday, December 29, 2016, from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Dery Funeral Home in Pittsfield. Burial will be private.



Memorial donations in memory of George may be made to George W. Croshier Educational Fund to be established at Greylock Federal Credit Union for his grandchildren in care of the funeral home, 54 Bradford Street, Pittsfield, MA 01201.