Mary Jane (Thomson) Carmel, 82, of Westfield, MA was called peacefully home on August 31, 2020. Mary Jane passed into internal life at home surrounded by the care and comfort of her loving family. Mary Jane was born in Holyoke, MA on February 4, 1938, daughter of the late Claude and Mary (Kendall) Thomson and her 2 brothers, Robert and Ralph. Mary Jane was predeceased by her husband, Edward F. Carmel, of 48 years. Mary Jane is survived by her 5 children David Carmel and Christina; Deborah Morley and her husband David; Edward Carmel, Jr.; Susan Crowe and her husband Douglas; Patricia Welch and her husband Mark; 10 grandchildren Ashley, Austin, Kayla, Jamie, Steve, Jeremy and his wife Michelle, Renea, Rob, Rebecca and her husband Seth, Brittany and her husband Miguel, Michael, Jen, and Jenna. Also, 8 great grandchildren Candice, Camron, Breanna, Brendon, Alison, Skylar, Sabrina and Sierra. Mary Jane enjoyed farm life with her husband and children. She gave freely of herself and truly embraced working with the elderly for many years. She attended the Pioneer Valley Baptist Church of Westfield, MA. Mary Jane loved to laugh, joke and simply cherished life. She always had encouraging words and support for her family. She loved her flowers, gardening, playing cards, knitting, crocheting and sewing. Family was always most important to her. She will always be in our hearts. We love you forever Mom. Services will be held at Pioneer Valley Baptist Church, 265 Ponders Hollow Road, Westfield, MA on Saturday, September 12, 2020, viewing at 1:30 p.m. with service to follow. All funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Southwick Forastiere Funeral Home, 642 College Highway, Southwick. For more information or to leave an online condolence, please visit www.forastiere.com