Julia Gomes, age 85, passed away on May 2, 2015 at Heritage Hall Nursing Home.She was born on Oct 18, 1929 in Danby, VT to the late Sherman and Margaret (Bushey) Towsley. She leaves three daughters Alice Gomes of Chicopee, Patricia Smith and her husband Bradley of Chicopee and Jacqueline McClelland and her husband Douglas of Chicopee; also nine grandchildren and several great grandchildren. Calling Hours will be held on Wed May 13, 2014 from 6 to 8 PM at the Grise Funeral Home 280 Springfield St. Chicopee, MA . Burial will be private.