Mildred P. Kos

Mildred P. Kos
Mildred P. Kos, 99, of Manchester, CT, wife of the late Frank J. Kos who passed away in 2005, has gone to be with the Lord on March 3rd, 2025. Mildred was born in Manchester, the oldest of eight daughters born to the late Harold and Martha E. (Clark) Piercy. Millie attended local schools, graduated from Manchester High School Class of 1943, and resided in Manchester for most of her life.
Prior to retiring she was the cafeteria manager for the Head Start Program for the Town of Manchester. Millie was a former member of the PTA at Waddell School for 22 years. Millie was a communicant and devoted parishioner of St. Bridget Church for more than 60 years. She was a charter member and served for 30 years in the St. Bridget Rosary Society; sang in the Resurrection Choir; served on the Visitation Committee; served as a Lay Eucharistic Minister for 12 years, during which time she brought Holy Communion to the sick and shut ins. She was a member of the St. Bridget Social Club, and for 30 years worked in various roles at the St. Bridget Bazaar, including as the personnel director and hospitality chairman. During Millie's long and busy life, she traveled to 19 countries and all but four of the 50 states. She was a social butterfly who enjoyed her flower garden. Millie often attributed her long life to her deep connections to and love for family and friends. She was curious and involved in the world around her. She took too many pictures and, much to the delight of the local photomats, printed thousands of copies to share with family and friends. Millie belonged to the Royal Scarlet Gadabouts Red Hat Society, the Manchester Senior Center, and the Manchester Historical Society where she served as a docent.
Millie is survived by her seven children: Christine Kos of Aurora, CO, Frank and Doreen Kos of Jersey Shore, PA, Janice Weekes of Jaffrey, NH, Richard and Susanne Kos of Madison, CT, Steve Kos and fiancée Janel Meric of Sedona, AZ, William and Deborah Kos of Orland Park, IL, and David and Suzanne Kos of Glastonbury, CT; sixteen grandchildren: Karin and Ted Dallas, Michelle and Kynan Stevenson, Brian and Jessica Eccellente, John and Amanda Kos, Deborah Harcke, Gretchen and Brian Nadeau, Matthew and Adian Holmes, Meredith Redway, James and Jacqueline Kos, Ian and Camden Kos, Elizabeth and Connor Kos; Alexandra and Adam Kos; twelve great-grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews and their families; as well as two "adopted" daughters: Kitt Person and Denise Allard. She was predeceased by her husband, parents, and sisters Alice Tompkins, Leone Mattesen, Barbara Jones, Margaret Mayer, Patricia Dougela, Eleanor Bolduc and Janet Wilder.
Calling hours will be held at Holmes Funeral Home, located at 400 Main Street, Manchester CT on Friday, March 21st from 5 p.m. till 8 p.m. A Funeral Mass will be held on Saturday, March 22nd from 10 a.m. till 11 a.m. at St. Bridget's Church, located at 80 Main Street, Manchester, CT with a burial to follow at St. Bridget's Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to Saint Bridget School, 74 Main Street, Manchester, CT 06042. The Parish of St. Teresa of Calcutta Church, 80 Main Street, Manchester, CT 06042. To leave an online condolence, please visit www.holmeswatkins.com