Gertrude B. "Deb" (Holly) Wallace, of Auburndale, passed away Friday, April 7, 2023 at the age of 96, surrounded by her loving family who provided constant care to keep her at home. She was the beloved wife of the late Cmdr. William O. Wallace, and loving mother of Barbara Wallace of MA, Carolyn Zani of ME, Bill Wallace of MD, Holly Spicer of MA and Richard Wallace of NH. Devoted grandmother of 12, great grandmother of 19 and great-great grandmother of 1.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Saturday, April 15th at 10AM in St. Bernard Parish, 1523 Washington St. West Newton followed by interment in St. Joseph's Cemetery, West Roxbury. Visiting hours will be Friday from 4-7PM in the Burke & Blackington Funeral Home, 1479 Washington St. West Newton. Donations in her memory may be made to The Newton Senior Center, Newton City Hall Department of Senior Services ATTN: Norine Silton, 1000 Commonwealth Ave. Newton, MA 02459.