Mary Gertrude Clifford

LUDLOW - Mary Gertrude (Lynch) Clifford, 65, of Ludlow, entered into eternal life on Monday, March 28, 2011 in the loving presence of her family.  Born in Springfield and a long time Ludlow resident, she was the daughter of the late Francis and Hilda (Walsh) Lynch.  Mary was a devoted wife, mother and nana.  Her family was central to her life and her love for them was constant and unconditional.  She enjoyed gardening and working outdoors.  Traveling was a special joy, particularly to the Bahamas or Aruba with the beach the ultimate destination.  The beach and the ocean, whether it was the Islands or in Maine were her favorites.  Mary had also been employed as a bookkeeper for the Rexall Co. and for Waste Management.  She was a communicant of the Community of St. Elizabeth in St. John the Baptist Church in Ludlow.  Mary was predeceased by her husband Francis R. Clifford in 1992 and by her companion James White of Barre, MA in 2008.  She leaves her daughters, Linda A. Clifford-Cronin and her husband Neno of Ludlow, Jennifer M. Wainwright and her husband Ronald of Ludlow; (2) brothers, John Lynch of Maryland, Francis Lynch of Cape Cod; (2) sisters, Regina Carey of Springfield, Greta Frank of Barnstable; (4) grandchildren, Paige, Payton, Caitlin and Nichole and numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held on Friday, April 1, 2011 from the Tylunas Funeral Home, 159 Broadway, Chicopee, at 9 a.m., followed by the Liturgy of Christian Burial in the Community of St. Elizabeth in St. John the Baptist Church, Ludlow, at 10 a.m.  Burial will be in St. Patrick's Cemetery, Chicopee.  The Family will received relatives and friends at a gathering to be held at the Tylunas Funeral Home on Thursday, March 31, 2011 from 4p.m. to 7 p.m.  For Mary' personal webpage visit tylunasfuneralhome.com Tylunas Funeral Home (413) 592-0148