Stella Nowicki Obituary

BRATTLEBORO -- Stella Florence Nowicki, 84, of Brattleboro Road in Hinsdale, N.H., died Monday morning, Dec. 3, 2007, at the Thompson House Nursing Home on Maple Street.

Mrs. Nowicki was born in Hinsdale on April 28, 1923, the daughter of Frank and Mary (Zolyniak) Nowicki. She was raised and educated in Hinsdale, graduating from Hinsdale High School.

She went on to attend Keene (N.H.) State Teachers College and later received a master of science in education degree from the University of Connecticut.

Miss Nowicki taught home economics in junior and senior high schools and general science in junior high school in Troy and Tilton, N.H.

She did extension work for the University of New Hampshire in Carroll County. For 30 years, she taught at Brattleboro Union High School.

After retiring from teaching, she worked as an information and referral specialist for Franklin County Home Care Corp. in Turners Falls, Mass.

While working in Franklin County, she served on several Greenfield community committees and also for the Massachusetts state board of directors on Information & Referral Services. She enjoyed her work and its many challenges.

Miss Nowicki was a member of the Windham County Retired Teachers Association and the Catholic Daughters of America.

A devout Catholic, she was a longtime communicant of St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Hinsdale.

Miss Nowicki is survived by two beloved cousins, Blanche Truesdale of Ashuelot, N.H., and Anne Marie Deane of Winchester, N.H., and their families.

She was predeceased by a brother, Stanley Nowicki, in 1959.

In accordance with Miss Nowicki's wishes, there are no calling hours at the funeral home.

The Liturgy of Christian Burial will be celebrated Thursday at 11 a.m.. at St. Joseph's Catholic Church. A reception will follow the Mass to be held in the St. Joseph's Fellowship Hall, hosted by the Catholic Daughters.

Burial in the Nowicki family lot in St. Joseph's Parish Cemetery in Hinsdale will be in the springtime when the cemetery reopens.

Memorial contributions in Miss Nowicki's name may be made to The Saint Joseph's Church Restoration Fund, 161 Main St., Suite 204, Keene, NH 03431, or to, Brattleboro Area Hospice, 191 Canal St., Brattleboro, VT 05301.

Condolences may be sent to the family in care of the ATAMANIUK FUNERAL HOME at www.atamaniuk.com.u

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Published by Brattleboro Reformer from Dec. 4 to Dec. 6, 2007.

Memories and Condolences
for Stella Nowicki

5 Entries

Larry Raithel

December 6, 2007

Having graduated from BHS in 1958, the only detention I ever received during my four years of high school was given by Miss Nowicki during my senior year for talking with a fellow classmate during study period. (I knew I shouldn't have taken public speaking that year). Although I didn't know her well as I never had any of her classes, I'm sure she was a fine teacher...I just happened to be in the wrong place at the right time. May she rest in peace--no more detentions, please!

The Staff of Atamaniuk Funeral Home

December 6, 2007

Offering our deepest condolences during this time.

Barbara Rau

December 5, 2007

Although I do not know Stella's family, I have known Stella for a long time - from BUHS and church. Stella has always been a friendly and caring person. I am sure she will be missed by many. My condolences to her family.

Barbara Hildreth

December 5, 2007

I first met Stella in the early-1950's when Stan Nowicki and my Aunt Hope Nesbitt owned the taxi company in Brattleboro. She was indeed a wonderful lady, and it was my pleasure to have talked with her a year or so ago at Village Hair Salon in Winchester. She was still smiling and I will always remember her that way! Wonderful lady.

Jane McDonough

December 4, 2007

Dear Bambi and family,
My thoughts are with you at this time. Stella was a nice woman and I will miss her.
Jane McDonough

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