Amherst, George T. Britt, 92, a lifelong Amherst resident, died Thursday, October 15^th, 2015 at the Soldiers Home in Holyoke. George was born in Amherst, October 21, 1922, to the late Michael and Alice {Lord} Britt. George was an Amherst High School graduate, after graduation he received his Associates degree from the Stockbridge School of Agriculture at the University of Massachusetts. George was drafted, and served in the Army in WW II. He was a lifelong member of the Amherst VFW, and the Carpenters Union. 

George is survived by three sons, John of Florence, James and his wife April of Florence and Richard of Pelham and his daughter Beverly Ross of Washington State. He is also survived by his sister Marion and her husband John Bak of Amherst, 5 Grandchildren and 6 Great Grandchildren. He was predeceased by his wife Mary and his sons Robert and Thomas. He was also predeceased by two brothers and a sister. 

Funeral services will be held Wednesday October 21, at 10:00 am at the Douglass Funeral Service, Amherst. Burial will follow in St. Brigid’s Cemetery, Hadley. Calling hours will be Tuesday October 20, from 4 – 7 pm at the Douglass Funeral Service.

Obituary and memorial register at www.douglassfuneral.com