Marie R. (Urbanowski) Knybel, 81, of Springfield, MA peacefully entered into eternal rest on Sunday, October 1, 2017, with her loving and supportive family by her side in her final days. She was born on September 9, 1936 in Enfield, CT. She was the daughter of the late Joseph and Mary (Klezos) Urbanowski. Marie was employed at Marshall's of Springfield for over thirty years. She enjoyed going to the casino, playing Bingo, building puzzles, doing word searches but especially spending time with family whenever she could. Marie was a wonderful cook and enjoyed having her family over for those special home cooked dinners of galumpkis, roast beef or spaghetti and meatballs. She loved her sports and was an avid fan of the Boston Red Sox and New England Patriots. Just recently she was able to enjoy the Urbanowski family reunion where relatives from near and far came together for a memorable fun filled day complete with all her favorite foods, games and festivities. She was happiest to see her grandchildren whom she loved immensely. Her wit and sense of humor always got a laugh. A loving mother, sister, aunt and grandmother, Marie is survived by her children Sharon Gagnon and her husband Ernest of East Longmeadow, MA, Edward Knybel of Chicopee, MA, Jeffery Knybel and his wife Colleen of Stafford, VA, Diane Knybel and Todd Grant of Hampden, MA. Her two brothers Joseph Urbanowski and Anthony Urbanowski, her two sisters, Anna Roster and Nancy Bonanno, and her seven grandchildren, James, Aimee, Amanda, Daniel, Catherine, Thomas and Skylar as well as several nieces and nephews. Marie was predeceased by two sisters, Elizabeth Wilcox and Gloria Letizio The family will receive relatives and friends on Friday October 6, 2017 from 4:00pm to 7:00pm at Somers Funeral Home, 354 Main St., (Rte 190) Somers, CT. A funeral procession will gather on Saturday, October 7, 2017, at 9 AM at the funeral home for a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00AM at Holy Family Church, 23 Simon Road, Enfield, CT. Burial will follow in St. Patrick's King Street Cemetery. For online condolences or directions, please visit our website: www.somersfuneralhome.com