Talmadge "Thelma" Gross, 103, passed away on March 16, 2026 surrounded by her loved ones.  Thelma was born on July 21, 1922 to the late Ada and Horace Greenwood in Montgomery, Vermont.  Her first husband, Melburne Guilmette, predeceased her in 1953, leaving her a widow with six young daughters. She later married Vaughn Gross who predeceased her in 1997.  Thelma was a resident of Agawam for over 60 years.

Thelma was an amazing woman and was loved by all.  She enjoyed shopping, crafts, cooking and gardening. Thelma was a loving mother to six daughters - Shirley Jacobs (dec. Roger) who passed away in September 2025; Joanne O'Brien (Bill); Marshia Regnier (dec. John); Gloria Afanasiew (dec. Tony); Colleen Mason (Alexander); and Jolyn Farradaz (dec. Alberto).  She was a loving grandmother to 10 grandchildren; 16 great grandchildren; and 5 great-great grandchildren.  She was also predeceased by two grandsons and her five brothers.

A tribute to her longevity was the love and care she received from her family and the amazing caregivers and hospice nurses who took such wonderful care of her so she could spend her final days in the comfort of her own home.  Calling Hours will be Saturday, March 21 at CURRAN-JONES FUNERAL HOME, 109 MAIN ST., W. SPFLD from 10:00 to 11:00 am, followed by an 11 AM Funeral Service. Burial will follow in the Agawam Center Cemetery. Memorial contributions in honor may be made to the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 6074, Hagerstown, MD 21741 or www.cancer.org