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Patricia Drobiak Obituary
JEWETT CITY - Patricia Ann Drobiak, 87, of 17 Burleson Lane in Jewett City, entered eternal life on Sunday, January 7th, 2018, surrounded by her loving family. Patricia was born in Jewett City, CT on July 20th, 1930, the daughter of the late Vern & Olive Thornton. Patricia attended St. Mary Catholic School through Grade 8, and then graduated from Avoca High School in Pennsylvania. Upon graduation, Patricia returned to Jewett City, and on January 26, 1952 she married Stanley Andrew Drobiak. Stanley predeceased her in 2010, after 58 years of marriage.
Patricia was the much loved Matriarch of a large, extended family. One of her greatest joys was cooking an elaborate Sunday dinner for the entire family every week. She is survived and adored by her 4 children, David , Susan (Michael) Rourke, Laurie (Raymond) Sorder, and Archie (Robin), all of Griswold. Patricia leaves 11 grandchildren, 9 great-grandchildren, and two very special nephews. She was predeceased by her brother John (Wayne) Thornton, and is survived by her brother Vern Thornton, of Florida and sister Elizabeth Mei of Waterford and their wonderful families.
Patricia dedicated her entire life to children, and while raising 4 children and having a full time job, she obtained her Bachelor's, Master's and Administrative Degrees in Education. She served the Griswold Public Schools, in multiple capacities, for 25 years. Upon retirement from the School System, she continued her service to children as a child advocate for the State Department of Education. Patricia was very active in the community, serving on the Griswold Board of Education, Griswold Democratic Town Committee, St. Mary Parish Council, Jewett City Little League (1st Female League President), ECSU E-Club President, Cub Scouts/Girl Scouts Leader, among others. She also enjoyed her time as a Justice of the Peace.
Calling hours will be on Thursday, January 11, 2018 from 4-6pm at the Leffler Funeral Home, located at 30 North Main Street in Jewett City. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, January 12, 2018 at 10:30am at St. Mary Church on North Main Street in Jewett City. Interment will follow at the Pachaug Cemetary in Griswold.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to either St. Mary Parish, 34 North Main Street, Jewett City, CT 06351, or the "Friends of Slater Library", PO Box 523, Jewett City, CT 06351. For the online memorial, visit www.lefflerfuneralhome.com
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Freddie Gimbert
January 15, 2018
May your great memories be a comfort to your family. All of us who worked with your Mom at GES will always have great memories of Mrs. P. Drobiak and Mrs. E. Drobiak, they live on and on!
January 12, 2018
Very sad to hear the new of Mrs Drobiak passing. My thoughts and prayers go to the entire family.
Bill Cote
Christopher and Bonnie Hoddy
January 12, 2018
To the entire Drobiak family, as we love all of you; our deepest condolences for the loss of your precious family member. Hugs to all of you; she and Stanley created one AMAZING family!!!
Brenda Bourque
January 12, 2018
Sue,
Sending my deepest sympathy to you on the loss of your beloved mother.
Kelley LaCombe
January 11, 2018
Archie and family,
With deepest sympathy, sending warm thoughts at this difficult time. Find peace in knowing your Mom is reunited with your Dad; may she Rest in Eternal Peace.
Love,
misty dobson
January 11, 2018
mrs. drobiak was one of my best teachers she will be missed rest in peace
January 10, 2018
Drobiak Family,
Please accept my sincere sympathies in the passing of your Mother. Loving memories come from loving our loved ones. May these precious memories comfort you all in the days, weeks, months, and years ahead.
Sympathetically,
Shirley Shaw
Florida
Peter Aubin
January 10, 2018
Susan,
My deepest sympathies go out to you and your Family.
Pat took the time to explain how best her and I could work across the PPT table and to this day I continue to use that valuable info.
I will miss her at the Thanksgiving Spaghetti Dinner.
My best and my Prayers.
Peter Aubin
Kim & Lacie Haskell
January 10, 2018
Beautiful lady with the biggest heart around. Was an honor to have known and spent time with her. My sincere condolences to her entire family.
Sandra Mattos-Odgers
January 10, 2018
Our condolences and prayers to the Drobiak Family and all those close to Patricia. Thank you "Mrs. D." for your years of service and dedication to our community. Blessed be... from the Mattos Family
Fr. Al Kargul
January 10, 2018
My condolences to you, Susan and Mike, on the passing of your mother (in-law). Through the mercy of God, may she rest in peace.
(Fr.) Al Kargul
January 9, 2018
So sorry for your loss....my heart and thoughts are with you all. Hugs and love , Doreen Brennan and family
Diane Ebberup
January 9, 2018
I can hear our Lord saying to Mrs. Drobiak, "Well done, my good and faithful servant. Welcome home, your job is complete." It is rare how someone can dedicate their life to their family, community, and children of our town and still have enough energy to keep going, I envy that energy. Thank you Mrs. Drobiak for all those years you served our children and community and I know your family will surely miss you but your life was well lived. Love and blessings, Diane Ebberup
Gus Kontoudakis
January 9, 2018
To the entire Drobiak family our condolences for you loss.Gus and Renee Kontoudakis Bellair Beach FL
Phil and June Anctil
January 9, 2018
Our deepest condolences on your family's loss
Deb Buttacavoli
January 9, 2018
My sincere condolences to the entire Drobiak family. May you cherish all your beautiful memories.
January 9, 2018
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
January 9, 2018
My deepest condolences to Archie and the Drobiak family on your loss.
Tom "Coach"Auclair
Avon Park,Fl.
Tammy Dudek
January 9, 2018
Mrs. Drobiak was an amazing woman. She will be missed by everyone who was lucky enough to know her.She touched many lives and will always be in their hearts. Prayers for her family as they bring her to her eternal rest.
Patrick MacLean
January 9, 2018
Best wishes and comfort to the DROBIAK family for their lost. I must say, I never had more happiness being around such great people as Mr. & Mrs. Drobiak. Thru elementary & high school they were always around giving comfort to others. They are truly missed. Thanks Mrs. "D".
Kathy Iovino
January 8, 2018
Dear Drobiak family,
I am so very sad to hear of Pat's passing. I know I don't have to tell any of you what a great lady she was. I enjoyed many years of working with her and probably enjoyed even more seeing her love of her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She was such a wonderful example of how to live a life loving your family and your community. She will be missed by all but I sure expect she is happy to be reunited with her love Stanley! I hope they are listening to some great music and dancing together once again. Our deepest sympathy is sent to you all from John and I and my parents as well,
Hugs, Kathy Iovino
Don & Gerrie Ouillette
January 8, 2018
Our deepest condolences to all of Patricia's family and friends. She and all of those who mourn her and will miss her terribly, are in our prayers and thoughts, daily. God comforts those who mourn.....Don & Gerrie Ouillette
Maury Drake
January 8, 2018
So sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with your family.
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