Elizabeth F. “ Ninny” (Downes) Griffin, 93, of East Longmeadow and formerly of Springfield, passed away on Sunday, June 5, 2022, surrounded by her loving family. Elizabeth was born in Springfield on April 1, 1929, the daughter of the late William F. and Elizabeth (Keenan) Downes. In addition to her parents she was predeceased by her beloved husband John F. Griffin, Sr., a daughter Patricia Flebotte, a brother William Downes and three sisters Margaret Anetzberger, Grace Thiverge and Barbara Borecki. Elizabeth is survived by her three devoted children Mary L. McLaughlin and her husband Daniel of Springfield, Joan G. Kavanagh of Suffield, CT., and John “Jack” Griffin, Jr., and his partner Amy Takorian of Springfield, nine cherished grandchildren and eighteen great-grandchildren. Ninny’s passion was following her grandchildren and she will be missed by all. Elizabeth’s funeral will be held on Thursday, June 9, 2022 at 9:45a.m. at the Byron Keenan Funeral Home and Cremation Tribute Center, 1858 Allen Street, Springfield, Followed by a Liturgy of Christian Burial at 11a.m. in Holy Cross Church, 221 Plumtree Road, Springfield. Burial will follow in Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Calling hours will be held on Wednesday, June 8, 2022 from 4-6p.m at the funeral home. www.byronkeenan.com