WESTFIELD: Olive “Babe” (Giles) Somers passed away September 25, 2014 at the Governor’s Center, at the age of 90. Born in Worcester, she was the daughter of the late Mary Louise and Arthur Giles of Worcester. She grew up in Auburn and after marrying her high school sweetheart, eventually settled in Westfield, where her husband of 69 years, Robert, was a longtime fighter pilot for the 104TH Fighter Wing, Air National Guard. “Babe” was a devoted mom and “Gramma” and always had a smile for everyone. She leaves her daughter, Donna Somers Peterson and her husband Everett Peterson of Southampton, MA, Also her beloved grandchildren, Ryan S. Peterson and his wife, Jennifer of Southampton, Scott G. Peterson of Westfield, and Daniel J. Peterson of Worcester, along with her great grandson, Dillon S. Peterson. She also leaves her sister, Audrey I. Giles of Westfield. “Babe” was a communicant of Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament Church in Westfield. The burial will be private and there are no calling hours. Donations in her name may be made to the Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament Church, 127 Holyoke Rd. Westfield, MA 01085. www.firtionadams.com
