Michael C. Berry

November 8, 1957 - May 16, 2016

EAST MEREDITH, NY – Michael C. Berry, 58, died suddenly and unexpectedly on Monday evening, May 16, 2016, in Oneonta, NY. He was born in West Stewartstown on Nov. 8, 1957, the first son of Robert and Colleen (Bunnell) Berry. He was raised and educated in Stewartstown. Michael’s career was as a woodsman and logger, and he worked in Alaska and New York. He had resided in New York for the past 16 years. He lived life to its fullest, and he never met a stranger. He also enjoyed going hunting. He is survived by his two children, Emma Berry of Glens Falls, NY, and Coulter Berry of W. Cortright, NY; the mother of his children, Marianne Parsons of Bovina, NY; his mother, Colleen Carney and step-father, Howard, of West Stewartstown; three brothers, David Berry and Peter Carney of West Stewartstown, and Ken Berry of Manchester; and two sisters, Kelly Carney Bolens of Stewartstown and Brenda Berry of Manchester; as well as many nieces, nephews, and cousins. He was predeceased by his father, Robert Berry of Richmond, Va. There are no public calling hours. A private service will take place at a later date at the convenience of the family. Condolences may be offered to the family on-line by going to www.jenkinsnewman.com. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Jenkins & Newman Funeral Home in Colebrook.