Gloria (Drake) Wilder, age 77, passed away peacefully November 29, 2024 at Westfield Gardens Rehab & Nursing Center. Gloria was born in Boston, Massachusetts, daughter of the late Frederick and Marion (Woods) Drake. She was an employee of Big Y for over 42 years. Gloria loved puzzles and could often be found playing POGO games. She was predeceased by her husband Gerald Wilder in 2017. She is survived by two sons: Douglas M. Wilder and his wife Deborah of Springfield, and Bruce Wilder; a sister Margaret Drake; three nieces: Cindy Drake, Marie Crane Yvon and her husband Jim (and their 2 sons), and Marion Crane. She was predeceased by a brother Joe Drake, and nephew Todd Crane. A Memorial Service will be held on December 14 at 2:00pm in Blessed Hope Church, 1516 Sumner Ave., Springfield, MA 01118. Burial will be held in Bernardston, MA sometime next spring. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to Baystate Children’s Hospital, 759 Chestnut St. 4th Floor, Springfield, MA 01199