Hudson, MA
M. Marcella (Gibney) Billings, 96, died Friday August 17th at St. Patrick's Manor in Framingham. She was the daughter of the late Joseph and Mary (Dwyer) Gibney and was pre-deceased by her husband C. Myron Billings who was the Superintendent of Hudson Public Schools for many years.
Marcella was born in Webster and resided in Hudson since 1950. She was a registered nurse for many years as well as a homemaker. Marcella was the past President and co-founder of the Hudson Youth Booster Club, member of the Hudson Women's Club, Catholic Daughters, Arts Alliance, Red Cross Volunteer, member of St. Michael's Church and a lifelong participant in the Creative Arts.
Marcella is survived by her four children, Charles of Gloucester, MA, Victor of Boylston, MA, Mary Billings Sherman of Franklin, MA and John Billings of Lexington, MA. She is also survived by her three grandchildren Ryan, Kacie and Erin Sherman. Marcella was pre-deceased by her two sisters Margaret Thibeault and Catherine Gibney and her three brothers William Gibney, Joseph F. Gibney, former State Senator and Richard Gibney. She is also survived by several nieces and nephews.
A funeral mass will be celebrated on Wednesday, Aug. 22nd at 10:00 a.m. in Saint Michael's Church, 21 Manning Street, Hudson. Burial will follow in Forestvale Cemetery, Hudson. Calling hours will be held on Tuesday, Aug. 21st from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the Tighe-Hamilton Funeral Home, Inc. 50 Central Street, Hudson, MA 01749.