Jill G. (Smith) DeMorris, 79, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family, on August 19, 2015 at Loomis House in Holyoke, MA. She was born in Southampton, England to the late Percival and Mary (Brint) Smith. After marrying her husband, Richard, she moved to the United States where she lived most of her life in Westfield, MA. Jill was employed as a receptionist for Mestek Inc. for many years. She enjoyed reading, walking and visiting with friends, many of whom affectionately referred to her as “Queen Mum”. Jill also enjoyed volunteering at St. Mary’s in Westfield, and most of all, spending time with her beloved granddaughter, Megan. Jill was very proud of her British heritage, but was equally proud to become a United States citizen. She was predeceased by her beloved husband, Richard A. DeMorris and her brother Roy Smith. Jill is survived by her loving sons, Stephen R. DeMorris and his wife Kathleen of Springfield, MA, Michael R. DeMorris his wife Anne Marie and their daughter Megan DeMorris of Sturbridge, MA, and Jeffrey R. DeMorris and his wife Diane of Westfield, MA, her sister-in-law Margaret Smith, nephews, Murray Smith, his wife Jayne and their daughter Sally, Harvey Smith, and a close cousin Jose Dixon, all from England. Jill’s family would like to thank the nurses and staff at the Arbor’s at Westfield, Loomis House and Beacon Hospice, for their exceptional care and support. Services will be held on Monday at 9:30 a.m. from the Firtion Adams Funeral Home, 76 Broad St. Westfield, MA, followed by a Liturgy of Christian Burial at 10:30 a.m. at St. Mary’s Church, Bartlett St. Westfield, MA. Rites of Committal will conclude in St. Rose de Lima Cemetery, Olsen St. Chicopee, MA. Visiting hours will be held on Sunday from 4:00 -7:00 p.m. at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, donations in Jill’s name may be made to the Alzheimer’s Disease Association, 264 Cottage St. Springfield, MA 01104, or to Beacon Hospice, 815 Worcester St. Springfield, MA 01151.
