Dwayne Edward Moody

Dwayne Edward Moody

FALLS VILLAGE — Dwayne Edward Moody, 61, of 45 Facchin St., went home to the Lord on Saturday May 31, 2025, surrounded by his loving family at the Sharon Hospital.Dwayne was born Sept. 11, 1963, in Sharon, son of the late Charles Moody and Bertha Davis Moody who predeceased her son on April 19, 2025.

Dwayne was a graduate of Housatonic Valley Regional High School in Falls Village.He worked as a Personal Care Aide at the Wassaic State School for many years.Dwayne enjoyed expressing himself through the arts.He loved to draw and write stories.He loved music, especially Motown.He also loved to travel and spend time with his family and friends.Most importantly he had a strong religious and spiritual connection with GOD.

Dwayne is survived by his sister, Robin Williams Standburry and her husband Herbert of Torrington and his brother Steven Moody and his fiance’ Emily Vitale Aronow of Canaan.Dwayne was predeceased by his sister, Tonia Moody of Falls Village. Dwayne is also survived by his niece, Sade Williams and her companion Eric Blalock of Waterbury; nephews Donyell Williams and his wife Theresa of Westfield, Massachusetts and Aaron Vitale Moody of Canaan.He is also survived by his great-nephews Jayden and Kamari, and great-niece Emi.

Funeral services will be held on Thursday, June 5, 2025 at 12:00 p.m. in the Newkirk-Palmer Funeral Home 118 Main St. North Canaan, CT 06018. Calling hours will be held on Thursday from 11:00 a.m. until the service begins at noon. Burial will follow in Lower City Cemetery Undermountain Rd. Falls Village, CT 06031.

The family would like to extend their heartfelt gratitude to the dedicated first responders and the compassionate medical professionals at Sharon Hospital and Geer Nursing and Rehabilitation Center for the loving care they provided to their brother. Memorial donations may be sent to Macedonia Baptist Church 9 Rosseter St. Great Barrington, MA 01230 or to Geer Nursing and Rehabilitation Center 99 South Canaan Rd. Canaan, CT 06018.

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