Gladys D Babon

Gladys D. (Hill) Babon, 101, formerly of 79 Airlie St passed away peacefully with family by her side, Saturday April 25th 2015. Gladys was born on Christmas Eve, 1913, in Worcester, one of seven children of Harry and Fanny (Donlin) Hill. She graduated during the Great Depression, class of 1932, from the High School of Commerce, a standout and captain of the Basketball team; a sport for which she had a lifelong love. A year later in 1933, Gladys met and married Edward Babon. Together they began their life with love and devotion in Worcester, raising their family for the next 43 years before Edward Babon passed away in May of 1976. Gladys continued to live in Worcester. Gladys is survived by her two sons, Edward K. Babon and his wife Joan of Worcester, Robert W. Babon and his wife Wendy of Westford; three grandchildren; Jason Babon of Charlton, Kim Babon in Los Angeles, and Emily Babon of Westford; her sister, Muriel Sinclair of Hyannis and Naples Florida; nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. Three brothers, Fred, Kenneth and Vincent Hill and two sisters Doris Nordstrom and Francis Horan pre deceased her. Gladys enjoyed following the Boston Celtics, playing cards with family and friends; especially cribbage. She also enjoyed gardening and caring for her home on Airlie Street in the Greendale section of Worcester. At her 101st birthday party, Mayor of Worcester Joseph Petty presented her with the "Key to the City of Worcester". A period of calling hours will be held Saturday, May 2nd from 9 am to 10 am in the MERCADANTE FUNERAL HOME & CHAPEL; 370 Plantation St. before departing in procession to St Joan of Arc Church, 570 Lincoln Street where her Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10:30am. Burial next to her husband will follow in Notre Dame Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions in her name can be made to the St. Mary's Healthcare Activities fund, 39 Queen St Worcester 01610. The Babon family would like to thank the doctors, nurses and staff of St Mary's Healthcare for the care, compassion and comfort they gave to Gladys during her stay there.