Mary L. Tracy

�YOU ARE MY SUNSHINE� Mary Louise (Brisley) Tracy, 83, passed away surrounded by family on Tuesday, June 14, 2016. Born on Christmas Day in North Amherst, she was the daughter of the late Henry and Emily (Brown) Brisley. Mary will be lovingly missed by her husband George R. Tracy and four daughters; Suellen Tracy-Cluett of Hampden, her children Bradley and Sanford; Deborah (and James J.) Ellingham of Roaring Branch, PA, their children Justin and Leighanne; Donna Haskins of Hampden, her daughter Tracy; and Shannon (and William C.) Shaw of East Longmeadow and their son Adam; a sister, Joyce Sibley of South Carolina and her son Paul. In addition to her parents, Mary was also predeceased by her sisters Dorothy Brisley and Emily Stephens. Emily�s children Sandra, Brenda and Carl continue to be close family members. Mary is also survived by other family members and many friends. Mary and George were married at the Trinity Church in Springfield, MA on June 20, 1953. Together they raised a family to which Mary was totally devoted. Her love of family, home and God was obvious by her determination to hold a deep, un-changing love for her family regardless of her life circumstances. She shared a love of music and dancing with her husband and daughters. �You Are My Sunshine�. Mary shared her kindness, inner strength, gentleness, caring nature, warm-heartedness and compassion with everyone. She always put others before herself. Her daughters thank her for being the voice of reason. We are very grateful and blessed to have such a wonderful, special mother. Go tenderly on your journey. Special thanks to the staff at Jewish Lifecare in Longmeadow. Deep gratitude to family friend, Lori Jacquinet for her unfailing advocacy and loving care for Mary. Family and friends may gather for Mary�s Memorial Service at 12:00 Noon on Friday, June 24th at Wilbraham Funeral Home, 2551 Boston Rd., Wilbraham. Particular appreciation to Ordained Minister Rev. Denise Ridley who will deliver the eulogy and for music played by Sandra (Stephens) Rogers, Brenda (Stephens) Darling and friend, Laraine Zady. Burial will be private and at the convenience of the family. Memorial contributions may be made to Salvation Army, Attn. Development Dept., 25 Shawmut Rd., Canton, MA 02021.