Alison T. (Towle) Umbsen, of Newton, March 9, 2012. Beloved wife of the late Gustov Henry Umbsen. Devoted mother of the late Gustov Henry Umbsen, Jr.. Dear sister of the late Elizabeth Towle and Caroline Towle Russell. Loving grandmother of Douglas A. Umbsen of Waltham, Margaret Umbsen of Framingham, Sarah Sullivan and Gordon Umbsen both of New Hampshire and 3 great granchildren. Longtime volunteer for Newton Wellesley Hospital and the Newton Social Science Club. Visiting hours in the Burke & Blackington Funeral Home, 1479 Washington St., (Rte. 16), West Newton, Tuesday evening, March 13 from 4:00 - 7:00 PM. A Memorial service will be held at a later date to be announced in the Grace Episcopal Church in Newton, 76 Eldredge St. Newton, MA 02458. In lieu of flowers please make remembrances to the Grace Episcopal Church in Newton