Douglas W. Bairstow Obituary
It is with sadness that the passing of Douglas W. Bairstow of Lenox, Massachusetts is shared. Douglas, born on September 25, 1943, passed away on September 17, 2026. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
Douglas will be remembered for the time spent with loved ones and the moments that brought joy to those around him. Friends and family will honor Douglas by reflecting on shared memories and the positive influence he had in their lives. Though Douglas is no longer present, the bonds he created and the experiences shared will endure. Douglas’s memory will continue to be a source of comfort for all who knew him.
He was loved and cherished by many people including: his father Dalton; his family, Harry and Phyliss Bairstow; his former wife Diane Leymann; his wife Ellen Chapin; Bob and Dorothy.
A celebration of life will be held on Sunday, October 11th 2026 at 1:30 PM at the First Congregational Church of Dalton (514 Main St, Dalton, MA 01226).
Donations in memory Doug may be made to either St. Jude Children's Research Hospital or the Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra c/o Finnerty & Stevens Funeral Home, 426 Main Street, Great Barrington, MA 01230.
