Marcella R. Sires

Marcella R Gotsch Sires, age 85, of Fairfield, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 15, 2015 in her home. She was pre-deceased by her beloved husband of 56 years, William O. Sires, M.D.. Born in Bridgeport, she was the daughter of John and Marcella Gotsch. She had been a Fairfield resident since 1958. Marcella attended the University of Bridgeport. Prior to her marriage, Marcella worked as a medical secretary. She was an active member of St. Vincent's Hospital Auxiliary for many years, drove for "Meals on Wheels", in the Fairfield area and taught "English as a Second Language".
Survivors include 5 children: Marcella Elizabeth Sires and her husband, Professor Joseph Selling of Brussels, Belgium, Melissa Sires Arnold of Fairfield, Blaise Sires and his partner, Nicole Wills of New Jersey, Mary Lee Sires and her husband, John Pyrch of Black Rock and Moira Sires Thompson and her husband, William Thompson of Eldoret, Kenya. She is also survived by a sister, Marijane Paulin and her husband, Dennis Paulin of Colorado, a brother, John Gotsch and his wife, Paula Gotsch of New Jersey; six grandchildren, 3 great grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews. Special thanks for the wonderful caregivers: Beverly, Audrey, Alexa and the entire Connecticut Hospice Staff. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Friday, December 18, 2015 at 10:00am meeting directly at St. Luke Church, 84 Long Lots Road, Westport. Interment will be private. Friends may call on Thursday December 17 from 5-8 p.m. at the Spear- Miller Funeral home, 39 South Benson Rd, Fairfield. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Hope Homes International, P.O. 654 Marion Ct 06444 and to Connecticut Hospice, 1 Park Street Norwalk, Ct 06851. For information or to sign an online guest register please visit www.SpearMillerFuneralHome.com