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Greenfield, MA - Mary (Ellis) Gamache, age 88, of Greenfield died peacefully at Charlene Manor Nursing Home on Friday, November 7, 2025.
Born to Clifton Fitts Ellis and Alice Mae (Fuller) Ellis in Londonderry, NH. Mary worked at Benson Wild Animal Farm, a zoo and amusement park, in Hudson, NH while in high school and loved the elephants. She graduated from Alvirne High School in Hudson, NH in 1955.
Mary married George in 1960 and moved to Ashfield, MA and later moving to Shelburne Falls 1967.
Mary worked at Buckland-Shelburne Elementary School for 7 years before joining United Bank in 1981. She became assistant branch manager and in 1993 moved to Greenfield, MA. Mary retired from the bank, after 19 years, in 2000 as the bank transitioned to Bank of Western Mass.
She is survived by daughter Juliana Allard and husband Robert of Farmville, NC; son James Gamache and Donna Bernier of Shelburne Falls; and daughter Suzanne Vight and husband James of Charlemont; and three grandchildren Stephen Allard, Dr. Melissa Allard, and Elizabeth Vight.
She is predeceased by her husband George; brother Everett Ellis; sister Linda (Richardson) Stanwood; son Matthew; and granddaughter Mandi.
A private graveside service will take place at a later date.
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Kathy O´Donnell-Shippee
Yesterday
I remember George and Mary walking hand in hand down Main St. in Ashfield either while they were engaged or recently married; I was 9 years old in 1960-turning 10 in December.
In later years, I remember seeing her at United Bank in Shelburne and was always greeted with her warm, caring smile - remembering, fondly, her days in Ashfield. A beautiful lady both inside and out. Rest in Peace and may God welcome you with a "Well done, good and faithful servant." Kathy O´Donnell-Shippee
Claudia D. Richardson
November 15, 2025
Did not know Mathew had passes. So sorry for the family losses. You are in my heart always. Claudia Richardson
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