Mrs. Shirley J. Biros

Mrs. Shirley Joan (Tanguay) Carlow Biros, 83, of 72 Maple St. Adams, died Wednesday evening, October 15, 2014, at Berkshire Medical Center in Pittsfield. She was born in Adams on December 27, 1930, a daughter of the late Wilfred and Veronica (Stefanik) Tanguay. She attended Adams schools, including the former Notre Dame Elementary School. Mrs. Biros last worked at the former Waverly Fabrics in Adams, until retiring in 1986. Earlier, she had worked at the former Berkshire Fine Spinning Co., Hoosac Cotton Mill, Wall Streeter Shoe Co., and the Arnold Print Works. She had also worked as a bartender at Forest Park Country Club for several years. She was a communicant of the Parish of St. John Paul II at Notre Dame des Sept Douleurs Church, Adams. She was a former member of the Turn Hall, where she served as a Director and Trustee, and was a member of its bowling team. She was a former member of Forest Park Country Club, where she served as a Director and member of its Women's League. She was also a member of the Order of the Eastern Star, Adams. She was an avid bowler and golfer, and enjoyed reading, building puzzles, crocheting, flower gardening, and taking trips to the casinos. Her first husband, Donald J. Carlow, whom she married on August 11, 1951, died on July 7, 1976. She is survived by her husband, Edwin P. "Poppy" Biros, whom she married on August 2, 1985; 3 Sons, Allen Carlow, of Adams; Bruce Carlow of North Adams, and Brian Carlow of Savoy; 2 Grandchildren, Christopher and Donald Carliow; 1 Great Grandson, Corbin Fisher Carlow; 3 sisters, Mildred Ferlet and Patricia Pozza, both of Adams, and Carol Blair of Reno, Nevada; 2 sisters-in-law, Esther Tanguay of Adams, and Lucille Tanguay of North Adams; 2 Stepsons, Anthony Piscioneri of Adams, and James Piscioneri of Wilbraham; Several step grandchildren, and nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews. She was predeceased by a son, Steven Carlow; by her brothers, Francis and Robert Tanguay; and by a sister, Arlene Bushaw. The funeral will be held on Monday, October 20th, at 10:30 AM from the PACIOREK FUNERAL HOME, 13 Hoosac St. Adams, followed by a Liturgy of Christian Burial at 11:00 AM in Notre Dame des Sept Douleurs Church, Adams, celebrated by Rev. Steven Montesanti, Pastor. Burial will follow in Bellevue Cemetery, Adams. Calling hours are Monday morning from 9:00 until 10:30 AM at the funeral home. Memorial donations may be made to the Adams Ambulance Service, 185 Columbia St. Adams, MA 01220. To leave a message of condolence, please go online to www.paciorekfuneral.com

Mrs. Shirley J. Biros

December 27, 1930 - October 15, 2014