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PFC USMC Obituary
He was born in Shaftsbury, VT on August 11, 1924, a son of Erwin Cornelius King and Emilia (LaFountain) King. He attended Drury High School and enlisted in the US Marines on January 22, 1942.
Known as "Shazzy", he served in Baker Company, First Battalion of the 7th Marines and was killed in combat six days after arriving on the island.
Shazzy's 3 sisters and 2 brothers, Lucille King LaBonte, Gertrude King Clarke, Eva King Gruner, Francis "Pat" King and George "Jud" King are deceased. Survivors include several nieces and nephews including Judith LaBonte Richard of Warner, NH, Lynda LaBonte Pruden of North Pownal, VT, Bruce LaBonte of Bradenton, FL and Mark Clarke of North Adams, MA.
FUNERAL NOTICE: A service to celebrate the life of PFC King will be held on Tuesday, September 24, 2024, the 82nd anniversary of his death, at 11:00 AM at FLYNN & DAGNOLI-MONTAGNA HOME FOR FUNERALS, WEST CHAPEL, 521 West Main St., North Adams, MA. Burial with military honors will follow in Southview Cemetery. Calling hours at the funeral home are Monday from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM.
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Memories and Condolences
for PFC USMC
Sponsored by The Berkshire Eagle.
Hank Frydel
October 16, 2024
Rest in Peace, fellow Marine!
Former Sgt. Hank Frydel, USMC
Respectfully
September 21, 2024
A heartfelt Thank You for your service. May you now rest peacefully with your loved ones.
Rosemarie Bongiovanni-Ronald Daigle
September 20, 2024
We do not personally know this brave young soldier, but we want to extend sincere condolences to his family, and thank PFC Edwin Shaftsbury King, USMC for his great service to this country.
Micky
September 20, 2024
Welcome home, Private First Class, Erwin Shaftsbury King. May you rest in peace here at home. Thank you for your service to our country.
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arthur j. pero III
September 20, 2024
the best of the best. arthur j. pero III
Jose Diaz-Infante
September 19, 2024
Tonight myself and others from the LAX USO ( Families of the Fallen) will have the honor of receiving Marine PFC Erwin King remains in a dignified manner as it arrives in Los Angeles Ca. We will also be there to help send his remains to its final destination. Our condolences to the family of the fallen hero and that he final rest eternally next to his parents after so many years apart. May God bless him and his Family.
Mary Beth LsPier
September 19, 2024
I´m glad you are finally coming home. Thank you for your service.
Covid keeps me from attending your services.
Laurie Robertson
September 19, 2024
Welcome home!! Thank you for your service and dedication to your country. Now you can rest in peace.
LCR
Pittsfield, MA
Brian Killion
September 19, 2024
I am so sorry that your family gave this young man to war. Please accept my heartfelt condolences for the loss of such a young man. Our country is proud of him.
Barbara A. Wilson
September 19, 2024
Dear Linda.
I don't know if you remember me from way back to Green Mt days but i just want you to know that you are in my thoughts and prayers at this time.
With my sympathy
Barbara Wilson
(Bob's wife and Dale's mother)
Dalton, Ma
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Memorial Events
for PFC USMC
Sep
23
Calling hours
5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Flynn & Dagnoli-Montagna Home for Funerals-West Chapel - North Adams521 West Main St, North Adams, MA 01247
Sep
24
Celebration of Life
11:00 a.m.
Flynn & Dagnoli-Montagna Home for Funerals-West Chapel - North Adams521 West Main St, North Adams, MA 01247
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