WINCHESTER MA: Barbara Eames Gammons, age 93, passed away peacefully on September 10, 2014, at the Aberjona Nursing Center in Winchester, MA. Barbara graduated from Arlington High School and later from Mount Holyoke College. In 1943 she married Homer Philbrook Gammons and soon started a family in Westfield, MA, where they lived happily for 53 years.
Barb is survived by her four children, Holly Trumbull (m. Jack Trumbull) and Wendy, Betsy and Christopher Gammons (m. Colleen Elliott); six grandchildren, Jonathan, Timothy, and Betsy Trumbull, and Robin, Maggie, and Thompson Gammons; and two great grandchildren, Sebastian and Claire Trumbull.
“Barb,” “Barbs,” “Babawa,” or “Bobbie” will be remembered for her kindness, patience, generosity, warm smile and Red Sox spirit. She was a great listener- neighbors and friends seeking her open ears and gentle heart.
Barbara was a lover of animals, flowers, birds, crossword puzzles, sports, art and music. She was an avid tennis player, skier, swimmer, and equestrian. She was very creative and loved to sew, knit, play the piano and sing. For many years, Barb was a dedicated volunteer at Noble Hospital as well as her favorite veterinarian hospital in Westfield.
A private memorial service will be held in Barbara’s beloved York, Maine this spring or summer. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Yankee Golden Retriever Rescue Fund at http://ygrr.org/donations.html.
