Renfrew (Berkshire County, MA)

Notable Births & Deaths for Renfrew ...

Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Renfrew. Please note that while we are collecting data on an ongoing basis, it's a big task and it's unlikely that our list will ever be more than a sample.

James Pratt 'Jim' Andrews (Major League Baseball)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for James Pratt 'Jim' Andrews<1>
- He was born in Shelburne Falls (MA) on June 5, 1865 (a Monday) and died in Chicago (IL) on December 27, 1907 (a Friday).
- Shelburne Falls is located in Franklin County and is 19 miles [30.6 km] to the east of Renfrew (which is located in Berkshire County).
- Chicago is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- At the time of his death, he was 42.
- He is buried at Arms Cemetery, located 19 miles [30.6 km] to the east of Renfrew. The cemetery is located in Franklin County, Massachusetts.
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Arms Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Renfrew to Arms Cemetery
Susan B. Anthony (Activist, suffragette)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Susan B. Anthony<1>
- She was born in Adams (MA) on February 15, 1820 (a Tuesday) and died in Rochester (NY) on March 13, 1906 (a Tuesday).
- Adams is located nearby and to the south of Renfrew.
- Rochester is located in Monroe County, New York.
- At the time of her death, she was 86.
- She is buried at Mt. Hope Cemetery, which is located in Monroe County, New York.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Mt. Hope Cemetery<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Mt. Hope Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Renfrew to Mt. Hope Cemetery
Mark Henry Belanger (Major League Baseball)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Mark Henry Belanger<1>
- He was born in Pittsfield (MA) on June 8, 1944 (a Thursday) and died in New York (NY) on October 6, 1998 (a Tuesday).
- Pittsfield is located 14 miles [22.5 km] to the southwest of Renfrew. Both communities are located in Berkshire County.
- New York is located in Kings County, New York.
- At the time of his death, he was 54.
Anne Charlotte Lynch Botta (Author)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Anne Charlotte Lynch Botta<1>
- She was born in Bennington (VT) on November 11, 1815 (a Saturday) and died in New York (NY) on March 23, 1891 (a Monday).
- Bennington is located in Bennington County and is 17 miles [27.4 km] to the north of Renfrew (which is located in Berkshire County).
- New York is located in Kings County, New York.
- At the time of her death, she was 75.
- She is buried at Woodlawn Cemetery, which is located in Bronx County, New York.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Woodlawn Cemetery<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Woodlawn Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Renfrew to Woodlawn Cemetery
Nick Brignola (Musician)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Nick Brignola<1>
- He was born in Troy (NY) on July 17, 1936 (a Friday) and died in Albany (NY) on February 8, 2002 (a Friday).
- Troy is located in Rensselaer County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the west of Renfrew (which is located in Berkshire County).
- Albany is located in Albany County, New York.
- At the time of his death, he was 65.
Peter Bruni (Actor)
- Born: Mario Vincent Bruni
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Peter Bruni<1>
- He was born in Pittsfield (MA) on December 28, 1931 (a Monday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on May 3, 1992 (a Sunday).
- Pittsfield is located 14 miles [22.5 km] to the southwest of Renfrew. Both communities are located in Berkshire County.
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 60.
- He is buried at Hollywood Forever Cemetery, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Hollywood Forever Cemetery<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Hollywood Forever Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Renfrew to Hollywood Forever Cemetery
Richard D. Buckley (Major League Baseball)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Richard D. Buckley<1>
- He was born in Troy (NY) on September 21, 1858 (a Tuesday) and died in Pittsburgh (PA) on December 12, 1929 (a Thursday).
- Troy is located in Rensselaer County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the west of Renfrew (which is located in Berkshire County).
- Pittsburgh is located in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania.
- At the time of his death, he was 71.
- He is buried at Christ Our Redeemer Northside Catholic Cemetery, which is located in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Christ Our Redeemer Northside Catholic Cemetery<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Christ Our Redeemer Northside Catholic Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Renfrew to Christ Our Redeemer Northside Catholic Cemetery
Andrew Carnegie (Industrialist, philanthropist)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Andrew Carnegie<1>
- He was born in Dunfermline (Scotland) on November 25, 1835 (a Wednesday) and died in Lenox (MA) on August 11, 1919 (a Monday).
- Lenox is located 21 miles [33.8 km] to the southwest of Renfrew. Both communities are located in Berkshire County.
- At the time of his death, he was 83.
- He is buried at Sleepy Hollow Cemetery, which is located in Westchester County, New York.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Sleepy Hollow Cemetery<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Sleepy Hollow Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Renfrew to Sleepy Hollow Cemetery
Jack Chesbro (Professional baseball)
- Born: John Dwight Cheesbro
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Jack Chesbro<1>
- He was born in North Adams (MA) on June 5, 1874 (a Friday) and died in Conway (MA) on November 6, 1931 (a Friday).
- North Adams is located nearby and to the north of Renfrew.
- Conway is located in Franklin County and is 22 miles [35.4 km] to the east of Renfrew (which is located in Berkshire County).
- At the time of his death, he was 57.
- He is buried at Howland Cemetery, located 22 miles [35.4 km] to the east southeast of Renfrew. The cemetery is located in Franklin County, Massachusetts.
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Howland Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Renfrew to Howland Cemetery
William H. 'Bill' Craver (Major League Baseball)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for William H. 'Bill' Craver<1>
- He was born in Troy (NY) in June 1844 and died in Troy (NY) on June 17, 1901 (a Monday).
- Troy is located in Rensselaer County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the west of Renfrew (which is located in Berkshire County).
- Troy is located in Rensselaer County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the west of Renfrew (which is located in Berkshire County).
- He is buried at Oakwood Cemetery, located 29 miles [46.7 km] to the west northwest of Renfrew. The cemetery is located in Rensselaer County, New York.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Oakwood Cemetery<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Oakwood Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Renfrew to Oakwood Cemetery
Charles 'Chas' Crocker (Railroad tycoon, industrialist)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Charles 'Chas' Crocker<1>
- He was born in Troy (NY) on September 16, 1822 (a Monday) and died in Monterey (CA) on August 14, 1888 (a Tuesday).
- Troy is located in Rensselaer County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the west of Renfrew (which is located in Berkshire County).
- Monterey is located in Monterey County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 65.
- He is buried at Mountain View Cemetery, which is located in Alameda County, California.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Mountain View Cemetery<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Mountain View Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Renfrew to Mountain View Cemetery
Cecil B. DeMille (Producer, director)
- Full name: Cecil Blount DeMille
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Cecil B. DeMille<1>
- He was born in Ashfield (MA) on August 12, 1881 (a Friday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on January 21, 1959 (a Wednesday).
- Ashfield is located in Franklin County and is 18 miles [29 km] to the southeast of Renfrew (which is located in Berkshire County).
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 77.
- He is buried at Hollywood Forever Cemetery, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Hollywood Forever Cemetery<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Hollywood Forever Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Renfrew to Hollywood Forever Cemetery
James H. 'Jim' Devlin (Major League Baseball)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for James H. 'Jim' Devlin<1>
- He was born in Troy (NY) on April 16, 1866 (a Monday) and died in Troy (NY) on December 14, 1900 (a Friday).
- Troy is located in Rensselaer County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the west of Renfrew (which is located in Berkshire County).
- Troy is located in Rensselaer County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the west of Renfrew (which is located in Berkshire County).
- At the time of his death, he was 34.
- He is buried at St. John Cemetery, located 29 miles [46.7 km] to the west northwest of Renfrew. The cemetery is located in Rensselaer County, New York.
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to St. John Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Renfrew to St. John Cemetery
Johnny Evers (Major League Baseball)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Johnny Evers<1>
- He was born in Troy (NY) on July 21, 1881 (a Thursday) and died in Albany (NY) on March 28, 1947 (a Friday).
- Troy is located in Rensselaer County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the west of Renfrew (which is located in Berkshire County).
- Albany is located in Albany County, New York.
- At the time of his death, he was 65.
John Francis 'Jack' Ferry (Major League Baseball)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for John Francis 'Jack' Ferry<1>
- He was born in Pittsfield (MA) on April 7, 1887 (a Thursday) and died in Pittsfield (MA) on August 29, 1954 (a Sunday).
- Pittsfield is located 14 miles [22.5 km] to the southwest of Renfrew. Both communities are located in Berkshire County.
- Pittsfield is located 14 miles [22.5 km] to the southwest of Renfrew. Both communities are located in Berkshire County.
- At the time of his death, he was 67.
Marshall Field (Businessman, entrepreneur)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Marshall Field<1>
- He was born in Conway (MA) on August 18, 1834 (a Monday) and died in New York (NY) on January 16, 1906 (a Tuesday).
- Conway is located in Franklin County and is 22 miles [35.4 km] to the east of Renfrew (which is located in Berkshire County).
- New York is located in Kings County, New York.
- At the time of his death, he was 71.
- He is buried at Graceland Cemetery, which is located in Macon County, Illinois.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Graceland Cemetery<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Graceland Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Renfrew to Graceland Cemetery
Carmen Filpi (Actor)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Carmen Filpi<1>
- He was born in Pittsfield (MA) on March 22, 1923 (a Thursday) and died in Washington, DC on May 9, 2003 (a Friday).
- Pittsfield is located 14 miles [22.5 km] to the southwest of Renfrew. Both communities are located in Berkshire County.
- At the time of his death, he was 80.
Helen Isabel Barnett Ford (Actress)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Helen Isabel Barnett Ford<1>
- She was born in Troy (NY) on June 6, 1894 (a Wednesday) and died in Glendale (CA) on January 19, 1982 (a Tuesday).
- Troy is located in Rensselaer County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the west of Renfrew (which is located in Berkshire County).
- Glendale is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 87.
- She is buried at Grand View Memorial Park, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Grand View Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Renfrew to Grand View Memorial Park
William Gibson (Playwright, author)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for William Gibson<1>
- He was born in New York (NY) on November 13, 1914 (a Friday) and died in Stockbridge (MA) on November 25, 2008 (a Tuesday).
- New York is located in Kings County, New York.
- Stockbridge is located 26 miles [41.8 km] to the southwest of Renfrew. Both communities are located in Berkshire County.
- At the time of his death, he was 94.
- The body was cremated.
Ulysses Franklin Grant (Negro League Baseball)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Ulysses Franklin Grant<1>
- He was born in Pittsfield (MA) on August 1, 1865 (a Tuesday) and died in New York (NY) on May 27, 1937 (a Thursday).
- Pittsfield is located 14 miles [22.5 km] to the southwest of Renfrew. Both communities are located in Berkshire County.
- New York is located in Kings County, New York.
- At the time of his death, he was 71.
- He is buried at East Ridgelawn Cemetery, which is located in Passaic County, New Jersey.
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to East Ridgelawn Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Renfrew to East Ridgelawn Cemetery
Dr. Samuel Gregory (Pioneer physician)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Dr. Samuel Gregory<1>
- He was born in Guilford (VT) on April 19, 1813 (a Monday) and died in Boston (MA) on March 23, 1872 (a Saturday).
- Guilford is located in Windham County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the northeast of Renfrew (which is located in Berkshire County).
- Boston is located in Suffolk County, Massachusetts.
- At the time of his death, he was 58.
- He is buried at Forest Hills Cemetery, which is located in Suffolk County, Massachusetts.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Hills Cemetery<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Forest Hills Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Renfrew to Forest Hills Cemetery

Footnotes ...

<1>	The Find-a-Grave website is an excellent research tool with information about a cemetery's location and interments. They also offer a forum for their members which can provide additional help. More information about Find-a-Grave can be found on their website: findagrave.com.