Westfield – Mabel Beatrice “Bea” (Emerson) Wright, 93 (1924-2017) slipped peacefully away to join her loved ones on Sunday, October 15th. She was the beloved daughter of Annie May (Merrill) & Walter S. Emerson, born on 10/14/24 in Hebron, NH. Mabel was predeceased by her parents, 2 brothers William and Ernest Emerson, and 5 half-brothers Irving, Ralph, Paul, Walter and Donald Emerson. She is also predeceased by her dear husband, Edward “Ted” Wright after 56 years of marriage. Bea is survived by her brother, Gordon John Emerson of Wales, MA and a half-brother Gerald Emerson of Leeds, MA, and many nieces and nephews, including Debbie and Tom Samwell who were her loving guardians and caretakers since she went to reside at Heritage Hall North in Agawam in 2005. When Bea and Ed married, they built their home on Holyoke Road in Westfield and lived there until his passing in 2002. She worked at Anderson’s, Old Colony, and Chet’s Snack Shop, but her primary role was as homemaker and companion to Ed. They traveled extensively and were enthusiastic square dancers. They loved entertaining family, friends and neighbors and were well-known for huge country-themed parties at their home including a band, dancing and home-made fare. Bea also loved her parrot, Joe, which she had for over 40 years. Bea enjoyed her life at Heritage Hall very much and she made many dear friends among the residents over the years. Her family would like to thank the staff who blessed her life with dignity, compassion, love and humor. There are too many to name, but you know who you are. You are angels who blessed her days. Friends and family are invited to gather on Saturday, 10/21 at Firtion Adams Funeral Home, 76 Broad Street, Westfield to celebrate her life. Calling hours will be 11:00-12:00. A Service of Gratitude for Bea will be held there at 12:00 noon immediately followed by a burial in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Southampton Road, Westfield.Donations can be made in her name to the YMCA of Greater Westfield 67 Court Street, Westfield MA 01085 attn:Andrea Allard.
