Southbridge : Eugenia C. "Gene" (Gregson) Ambach, 96, of Breakneck Rd., passed away on Sunday, February 27th, in Southbridge Rehabilitation and Health Care Center, Southbridge, after a brief illness.

Her beloved husband of 49 years, Harry R. Ambach, Jr. died in 1996.

She leaves her son, Harry R. Ambach, III and his wife Kathleen of Southbridge; her two daughters, Carol Nephew of Clearwater, FL and Betty-Jo Lesniewski and her husband Alexander of Southbridge; a brother, Albert Gregson and his wife Joni of Goleta, CA; three grandchildren, Lisa Gene Benton, Alissa Nephew and Alexander Lesniewski, II; six great grandchildren, seven great great grandchildren, many nieces and nephews, and her dear friend Fran Ploof McCarthy.  She is also survived by her half siblings William Stuart Gregson, Douglas Gregson, Beverly Patterson, and Bonnie Bridges of North Carolina.  Gene was predeceased by a brother, John Gregson; a sister, Joan Holmgren, a granddaughter, Lynne (Boucher) McCarthy, and her step mother, Marjory Gregson.

She was born in Brookfield the daughter of John R., Sr. and Edith (Mara) Gregson.

Gene received her degree in Nursing from Worcester City Hospital, School of Nursing.   She worked as a Director of Nursing for many years at Quaboag on the Common in West Brookfield, as well as a school nurse for the Southbridge school system prior to her retirement.

Gene loved running and was also an avid reader.  She was a proud member of the Order of Eastern Star and Brookfield Congregational Church. Gene volunteered as a den mother for the local scout troops.

The family would also like to thank the staff at Southbridge Rehabilitation and Healthcare and Hospice of Western Mass for their compassionate care.

Funeral Services and burial will be private.  There are no calling hours.

Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of your choice.