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Laura Cizek-Carr Obituary

Laura Cizek-Carr 1957 - 2013 SPRINGFIELD - Laura Cizek-Carr, 56, of Springfield, MA, passed away on April 1, 2013 at Baystate Medical Center in Springfield, MA. Laura was born February 3, 1957 in Poughkeepsie, NY, the daughter of Dorothy Marion Koppenhoefer Cizek of New York City and the late Bohumil Cizek of New York City. Laura was raised in Verbank, NY and moved to Springfield, MA after graduating from Westfield State College in 1979 where she had studied Fine Art and earned a B.A. Her career had been in commercial art, working in many aspects of the industry including many years as a graphic designer for T-Shirt Station in West Springfield and over 14 years as a Senior Graphic Designer for Western New England University. Laura's passion was "Plein Air" painting and her dear subjects were of her gardens, the Adirondack Mountains, the Hudson Valley of New York, and the shores of Cape Cod. She also dabbled in designing wind chimes from found objects and creating bead jewelry. Laura continued taking art classes through the Walter Vincent Smith Art Museum and Western New England University. Laura is survived by her son Benton Carr of Chicopee, MA, her daughter Aubree Carr of Granby, MA, her mother Dorothy Cizek of Verbank, NY, her sister Christine Cizek of Fairfax, VA, her partner Nick Usuriello of Rhinebeck, NY, and the father of her children, Robert Carr of Granby, MA. She was predeceased by her father, Bohumil Cizek, her sister Karen Cizek, and several aunts, uncles and cousins. Calling hours will be held Friday, April 5, 2013 from 4-7 p.m. at Leete-Stevens Enfield Chapels, 61 South Road, Enfield, CT. A memorial service and burial will be held at Verbank United Methodist Church, Verbank, NY at a later date. In lieu of flowers, the family has requested that memorial donations be made to the Massachusetts Chapter of the ALS Association. For further information, please visit www.Leetestevens.com

Published by The Republican from Apr. 3 to Apr. 4, 2013.
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I can't believe it's been seven years. I still miss you every day at work. I came upon this photo of you the other day and just had to smile, and remember how lovely you were to work with!

Deborah Savoie

Coworker

March 30, 2020

Laura I concider it a pleasure to have had the oppurtunity of working with you. You handled yourself with grace and dignity throughout your diagnosis, always ending each session with a smile. Even though I didn't know you very long, I can tell that you were so special to many people. I concider myself lucky to have gotten to know you. My thoughts and prayers go out out to your family and friends.
Love-
Nadia

April 5, 2013

Ben, Aubree, and Chris,
Words can't describe the sadness of your mom's passing. I will miss her so much. She was a sweet dear friend and colleague. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Deborah Savoie

April 5, 2013

Aubree, So sorry to hear about your mom. She was so sweet and always had a kind word. I always enjoyed talking to her when we shared the drives from granby and springfield. I'll never forget those days. Please accept my deepest condolences.

Mary Ladeau

April 4, 2013

Benton and Aubree,
Your mother was such a kind and gentle woman. She will be missed by all who knew her. Take comfort in friends and family to help you through this time.

Susan, Jesse and Zachary Benoit

April 4, 2013

Benton:
We are so sorry to hear about your Mom. Please know you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.

The Cadieux Family

April 4, 2013

We know that no words can help to ease the pain and loss that you are feeling. You are in our prayers and thoughts.

The Boucino Family

April 4, 2013

My condolences to you and your family at this difficult time.

Brian Daly

April 4, 2013

Aubree- I am so sorry for your loss!! Your mom was such a sweet woman!!

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April 4, 2013

I am there with all of you. Love each other, love each day as a blessing that we are here to be all that we can be.

Lorna Ritz

April 4, 2013

So sorry for your loss.

Janice Charette

April 4, 2013

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