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Caroline Wisniewski Obituary

Caroline Wisniewski, 84, died on July 2, 2009 after a long illness.

Caroline was born on September 15th, 1924 in North Jay, Maine to Theresa (Whitman) and Richard Hiscock, granddaughter of Florence Wyman Whitman. She was the beloved wife of the late Alexander W. Wisniewski and leaves 5 children, Glory Wedge of Forestdale, Alan Wisniewski of Lowell, Betty Bruley of Spencer, Merry Obrzut of N. Brookfield, and Dean Wisniewski of W. Brookfield. She also leaves 13 grandchildren and 5 great grand-children, a sister, Theo Colpitts, of California and two half brothers, Bruce and James Hiscock of Nevada.

Caroline attended the New Salem Academy, until the family home in Millington became part of the Quabin Watershed, and later graduated from North Brookfield High School. Caroline is a member of the Swift River Valley Historical Society, Friends of the Quabin, the Quaboag Historical Society, and the Wyman Family Association. She was an accomplished seamstress, avid reader and gardener. Caroline also loved family time and history, especially family history.

A memorial service will be held on Thursday July 9, 2009 at 11:00 o'clock in Pillsbury Funeral Home, 44 Gilbert Street in North Brookfield. Burial will follow in Brookfield Cemetery, Route 9, Brookfield. Friends and family are invited back to Dean Wisniewski's in W. Brookfield. Donations can be made to the Commission for the Blind 390 Maine St. Suite 620, Worcester, MA 01608-2111.

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Published by Worcester Telegram & Gazette on Jul. 5, 2009.

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Kathy Odiorne

July 8, 2009

Dear Dean & Family-
Our prayers and thoughts are with you and your family.
Kathy & Gary

July 6, 2009

Dean,Laurie,Jacob & Ben-
We are so sorry to hear the sad news. You are all in our thoughts and prayers. Love to you all!!
Dave and Fran

Peter Hirbour

July 5, 2009

Dear Alan,
I am very sorry to hear about your mother. We went to high school during the same period. You were a freshmen and I was a senior. My grandfather use to tell my mother: that your mother is always your best friend.

Sincerely,
Peter Hirbour

Lori Anthony

July 5, 2009

Dean,
Sorry to hear of the passing of your mom. You and Laurie are in my thoughts.
Lori (Gagnon) Anthony

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