Wilson R. Newcomb Gerken

1999 - 2024

Wilson R. Newcomb Gerken

BLANDFORD, MA - Wilson was born on January 18, 1999, in Guatemala. He and his four adopted siblings were brought to first Missouri and later to Massachusetts so their adoptive moms Tina Newcomb and Mary Gerken could be married and raise their family.

Wilson and his siblings lived in the Hilltowns of Western Massachusetts, calling Worthington home after moving from Huntington. All the siblings elected school choice and went to school in Northampton, where Wilson graduated from Smith Vocational High School and specialized in culinary. After graduation, Wilson started work at Highview Rehab Facility where he stayed employed until his death, working in various areas and learning new skills.

Wilson was an outgoing young man who made friends easily and touched many lives throughout his journey. His future plans included getting a CNA and wanting to live life to the fullest including having a family of his own.

Wilson is survived by his brothers Jose' and Daniel, sisters Micaela and Johanna; his mother Mary Gerken-Newcomb, grandfather Irving Newcomb, and his beloved dog Bella.

A celebration of Wilson's life will be held January 18, 2025, (his birthday ) at 1:00 p.m. Our Saviors Lutheran Church, 319 Granby Road in South Hadley, Massachusetts. Please bring a non perishable food item to donate to the local food pantry.

For questions about the service please call the church voicemail at (413) 533-1925 or email oslcpastor@comcast.net

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the "Wilson Newcomb Family Fund" at Florence Bank, PO Box 60700, Florence, MA 01062-0700.