Therese M.

Clifford

Therese M. Clifford, 68, entered into eternal life with her maker on Nov. 4, 2026. Therese grew up in Springfield and graduated from Classical High School, Class of 1977. After graduation, she attended Putnam LPN Program and graduated in 1979. She worked at Mercy Hospital in the late 70’s until the early 80’s. Therese also worked at Hampden House Retirement Home, Heritage Hall in Agawam, and Riverdale Gardens in West Springfield. After many years of nursing, she changed careers to recreation therapy. Therese went to college for Therapeutic Recreation and received her certificate in 1993 before going to work as a therapist at Windsor Hall Rest Home in Windsor, CT. In 1994, Therese became a mother to her son Edward J. Clifford and then in 1998 to her daughter Meredyth J. Clifford. The best part of her life was being with her children and her husband Jim. Therese returned to work part-time as a recreation assistant at Riverdale Gardens and Heritage Hall. Therese worked part-time as a receptionist at the Arbors in Westfield before retiring in 2024. She had a love for her dogs, Shannon, Blarney, Ming and Gizmo and most recently Roxanne. Therese always had her catholic faith to guide her, and was a eucharistic minister for many years at the former St. Therese Church and St. Anthony Church in Agawam. After Mass, she would bring Holy communion to the residents at Riverdale Gardens. She was a member of the Sisters of Providence Associates, joining with her husband in 2008. Therese was predeceased by her husband James T. Clifford on Oct. 21, 2024. She leaves her loving children Meredyth Clifford and Edward Clifford and his partner Kat, her sisters Marianne and Brenda, and all her friends and loved ones: co-workers, the teachers of St. Mary Academy and Holyoke Catholic High School, care workers, and many more. A Memorial Mass will be held FRIDAY Nov 13th at 11 AM in Sacred Heart Church, 395 Chestnut St., Spfld, MA. Burial will follow in Agawam Center Cemetery. Calling Hours will be held FRI from 9 to 10:15 AM at the AGAWAM CURRAN-JONES FUNERAL HOME, 745 COOPER ST., AGAWAM. In lieu of flowers, Therese wishes were for donations in her memory of stuffed animals or blankets to any memory care facility or long-term care facility of your choice.