Amherst – Lillian Gnatek, 90, passed away October 12, 2016 after a long and fulfilled life. She was born November 17, 1925 to John and Anna Bartus in Leverett, MA. Lillian was educated in the Amherst schools and was a lifelong resident of Amherst.

Her husband, Frank, predeceased her. She leaves behind her sons, Ronald of Shutesbury, Donald of South Hadley, and James of Belchertown, her grandchildren, James Jr of Virginia, Melissa and her husband Joseph of Hopkinton, and Erika and her husband Phil of Florida, her great grandchildren, Zachery, Jacob, Andrew, and Alex, her sister, Linda, and many nieces and nephews.

A private ceremony will be held at St. Brigids church in Amherst. Donations may be made to the Amherst Survival Center.