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Wallace Clayton Dolle, 93

NORTH ADAMS, Mass. —  Wallace Clayton Dolle, 93, of Stamford, VT, died Saturday, September 19, 2026, at the North Adams Commons. A son of Adolph Charles and Elsie (Hoellerich) Dolle, he was born on November 26, 1932, in North Adams, MA.

Wallace attended schools in Stamford, VT. Wallace proudly served as a corporal in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. For 89 years, he found his greatest happiness working on his farm, where he cherished the beauty of the outdoors and his connection with nature. He also worked at Morrison Berkshire, Inc. and at the Potvin sawmill in Stamford, Vermont.

A lifelong farmer, Wallace enjoyed spending his free time hunting and fishing and taking in the natural beauty that surrounded him. His love of the land and the outdoors remained an important part of his life throughout the years.

He is survived by his daughters, Beth Dolle (William Rancourt) of North Adams with whom he resided; and Caroline M. Dolle of North Adams; a son, Wallace Edmund Dolle (Jennifer Shears-Dolle) of Peru, MA; three grandchildren, Kevin Wade, James Dolle, and Oliver Shears; a sister, Alice Brown of Williamstown, MA; a brother, Carl Dolle (Shirley) of Stamford, VT; and nieces and nephews. Wallace was predeceased by his siblings, Charles Dolle and Doris Wood.

A graveside service for Wallace Dolle will be held at 10:00 AM on Friday, September 25, 2026, at Southview Cemetery in the family plot. Calling hours will be held on Thursday, September 24, 2026, from 4-7 PM at Flynn & Dagnoli Funeral Homes, WEST CHAPELS, 521 West Main Street, North Adams, MA.

The family would especially like to thank the Vermont Veteran Administration for their support and kindness. Donations in Wallace’s memory can be made to Bennington Vermont Veterans’ Home at 325 North Street, Bennington, VT 05201 or in care of the funeral home.


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So sorry to hear of Wallys passing.Sending our condolences to his family at this sad time.
from: Phyllis(Dolle)Rhodes,and Pat(Rhodes) LaValleyon: 09-23-2026

So sorry for your loss Hold on to your memories and how he touched all your life’s. God bless ?
from: Linda and Chuckon: 09-23-2026

I was saddened to hear of Wally passing.
My thoughts are with all the Dolle family.
from: phil remillardon: 09-22-2026

May he rest in peace. He was great friends with my family and still wish we had gotten to take that sleigh ride you promised. You were quite a force Wally. A good soul. Thank You for your service and the hard life you made seem normal to the rest of us. Prayers to your family. I am sure you and David Harvey will have alot to talk about once you arrive in the Kingdom.
from: Elaine Cannon: 09-22-2026

Beth and family : Sorry to hear of your Dad's passing. Cherish all your memories to get through this difficult time. God Bless, may he rest in peace.
from: Dale Keating on: 09-22-2026

Beth and family,

I am so sorry to hear of the passing of your dad. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Shannon Goodell
from: Shannon LaFrance Goodellon: 09-22-2026

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