Mildred Kovack Michaels

WINDSOR, Conn. — Mildred Kovack Michaels, 95, died peacefully in the early hours of Thursday, May 31, 2012. 

Born in Shamokin, Pa., our mother moved to Windsor, Conn., in 1978, and was delighted by her new town.

She was married to Henry Jackson (Jack) Michaels, who preceded her in death.

The first thing mom did when she moved to Windsor was join the Windsor Library. She was a voracious reader; her love for books was passed on to her children. She joined the Windsor Garden Club, was active at Northwest Park, created a lovely garden at her home, enjoyed her granddaughter, Phoebe, during many summers and baked the best apple pie "in the world." Our mother had a great sense of humor and a good sense of fun and adventure that she passed on to "her girls." She was an avid UCONN women's basketball fan and never missed a game on TV. 

She was the loving mother of three daughters, Jacqueline (Lynne) Michaels, who predeceased her in death, Mary (Holly) Michaels and her partner, Rose Petito, of Windsor, Conn., Kirstin Michaels, of New York City; and a granddaughter, Phoebe Weiskopf, of Pittsburgh, Pa. 

She is also survived by a brother, Michael Kovack and wife, Diann, and their three children, and a sister, Christine "Pudgy" Lusick, all of Shamokin, Pa. 

In addition to her husband and daughter, she was preceded in death by a sister, Rita Rindosh, and a brother, "Billy" Kovack. 

Our mom spent the remaining years of her life at Meadowbrook of Granby and was quite happy there. We will be forever grateful to them, especially Amy, Laura and Georgia, for their excellent care and the love they showed her. The Farmington Valley VNA Hospice was there for the last few days and they were wonderful. We are grateful, too, for their compassion and care.

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MICHAELS — Mildred Kovack Michaels, 95, of Windsor, Conn. Funeral services are private. Memorial contributions can be made to Windsor Public Library, 323 Broad St., Windsor, Conn., 06095, or Shamokin/Coal Township Public Library, 210 E. Independence St., Shamokin, Pa., 17872. To leave on-line condolences, go to www.carmonfunealhome.com.