Carrie Foster Bither

Carrie Foster Bither, 74, of Canaan, NY; Easthampton, MA; and Mesa, AZ, passed away on November 13, 2025, after a long battle with cancer. She was born on April 18, 1951.

Carrie worked for many years as a school nurse at Lenox Memorial High School and also served as a volunteer EMT with the Canaan Fire Company. After the passing of her husband, William Bither II, she continued to maintain their family farm in Canaan, NY for nearly 15 years. Following her retirement, she spent summers in Easthampton with her son William Bither III, his spouse AnnaMaria, and their family, and the rest of the year in Mesa—her "Happy Place"—where she enjoyed long walks and time with friends.

She is survived by her sons William Bither III of Massachusetts and David Bither of Missouri; her sister Pamela Foster; her mother June Foster; and nine grandchildren: Abriana, Ally, and Monica, children of William and AnnaMaria, and Luke, James, Rachel, Sarah, Paul, and Mark, children of David and Odessa. Carrie was predecessors by her father Albert Philip Foster.

A graveside service will take place at Canaan Cemetery on December 13th at 12:00 p.m., followed by a reception at the Canaan Fire Department. Condolences may be conveyed at frenchblasl.com.

Carrie will be remembered for her kindness, resilience, and positive spirit.