Frances W. Kowal

Frances W. (Bastura) Kowal, 84, of Higganum, wife of the late Walter Kowal, died Thursday, January 2, 2014 at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Middletown, daughter of the late Walter and Nellie (Zawilenski) Bastura. Prior to her retirement, she worked for the State of Connecticut in the Purchasing Department. After her retirement, Frances enjoyed gardening and working outside her home with her trusting companions Coco and Hannah. She will be remembered too for her knitting and making of crafts throughout the year for St. Peters Church Christmas Fair. Frances is survived by her sons, Michael Kowal of Lebanon, Walter Kowal, Jr. and his wife Michelle of Higganum; her daughters, Catharine Cole and her husband Richard of AZ, Christine Kowal of Middletown; brothers, Steven and Frank Bastura both of Middletown; sisters, Mary Witkowski of Durham, Florence Jascot of Middletown, Eleanor Golet of Moodus, Nellie Delesdernier of Middlefield; nine grandchildren, Julia, Andrea, Jennifer, Deanna, Alisa, Janessa, Shelley, Charles, John; six great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her son, James Kowal, her brothers, Henry, Fred and Stanley Bastura and her sister Steffie Ferenc. Frances' family is grateful for the care and compassion from the hospice doctors and nurses. Her Funeral Liturgy will be held Monday (Jan. 6th) at 11 a.m. at St. Peter Church, Higganum. Burial will be in the spring at Burr District Cemetery. Friends may call on Monday prior to the service from 9 to 10:30 a.m. at Biega Funeral Home, 3 Silver St., Middletown. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Haddam Vol. Fire Dept. Juniors, PO Box 194, Higganum, CT 06441. To share memories or express condolences online please visit www.biegafuneralhome.com.