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Claire Orzechowski Obituary
Claire was born in Fall River, Mass., on Nov. 22, 1925, to Anna and Ernest Morin. In 1927 as a young girl, Claire moved to Willimantic with her family. She attended St. Mary's School and upon completion went on to work at American Thread.
On June 19, 1948, she was united in marriage to Ted Orzechowski, and they moved to Fitch Hill Road in Montville, where they raised their family for 64 years. She kept an impeccable home, kept her family well fed, to the point of putting her own needs aside for others. Her other passions were knitting, crocheting, word search books, and her cats kept a smile on her face. To help support her family when Ted was out of work, she began working at Ortronics, and worked there over 30 years until their closing forced her to retire at 78!
Claire was predeceased by her loving husband, Ted, just 5 months ago on April 26, 2015. She was also predeceased by her brothers, Rosario and Laurent, and sisters, Jeanne Kolesnick and Lillianne Iverson.
She is survived by daughter, Lillian Cooper and her husband, Al; sons, Richard and his wife, Susan, and their sons, Nick and Adam, son, Michael and his wife, Pat, son, James and his wife, Lisa, and their sons, Kyle and Brett. She also has two great-grandchildren, Claire and Bennett Fox Orzechowski. She is also survived by her brothers, Andre and Norman, and her sister-in-law and dearest friend, Helena Molochko, as well as cousins, and numerous nieces and nephews.
The Orzechowski family would like to thank the entire staff at the Groton Regency for the loving and attentive care shown to Ted and Claire.
Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. today, Friday, Oct. 16, 2015, at the Montville Funeral Home of Church and Allen, 53 Norwich New London Tpke. (Route 32), Uncasville. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 17, 2015, in St. John's Church, 22 Maple Ave., Uncasville. Burial will follow in St. Patricks Cemetery, Uncasville.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in her name may be made to St. John's Church.
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Memories and Condolences
for Claire Orzechowski
Cheryl price
October 19, 2015
Sorry to hear about Claire's passing. She was always a very pleasant.I used to live down the hill from you when I was growing up. I was Cheryl Fitch.
October 18, 2015
Lil I am so sorry to read about your loss of your mother in the past few days and also your father this year. Please extend my condolences to your brothers also. If I were home I would have gone to both wakes, but I am in florida since oct 1st till oct 31st come back in nov.4th and retire dec 31st. To then snowbird it in retirement. I was also down here april when your dad past. I'm sorry to read about that also. Two great people with a great loving family. Always in my thoughts and prayers one of your familys old friends Michael a serluca
Michelle Bychowsky
October 17, 2015
My heart is heavy with sadness for your loss. Mrs. Orzechowski was a sweet,kind ,caring lady. I briefly worked with her at Ortronics and later reconnected with her at Backus hospital. She always had a smile and sweet kind words. My deepest sympathies to the Orzechowski family and friends. She will be GREATLY missed by all.
Lianne Roberts
October 17, 2015
Lil, Rich, Mike and Jim- My deepest condolences to you all and your families.Love Lianne
Lynne Skinner
October 16, 2015
Claire, I have many fond memories of you and your family. You were the best neighbor and I will always remember how you took me under your wing and raised me as one of your own after my mom passed. I will always be thankful to God for you. I love you and you will always be in my heart..
Nancy Kay
October 16, 2015
My dear Aunt Claire. She was my favorite Aunt. A very loving and caring lady. may she rest in peace. Love Nancy
October 16, 2015
Jim, Lisa and boys. Thinking of you. Grandmothers are so precious. Love Laurie Newman
Debra Dzialo
October 16, 2015
May my dear Aunt Claire rest in peace with her husband and siblings. She and my mom were very close. They both loved their kittens and cats. It was a mutual bond between them. For many years they talked on the phone everyday @ 6:30 PM. As a child I remember all being together as a family. God rest her soul.
Love you Aunt Claire,
Debra and Greg Dzialo
Barbara Ryan Varney
October 16, 2015
To Clare's family,
My sympathy to all of you in the loss of your mom......Your memoies will forever be a part of your lives, with the love and the good times you all shared...
How I remember your family as we all grew up on Fitch Hill Rd so many years ago....
Thoughts and prayers to all ,
Scott & Edie Richmond
October 16, 2015
Sorry for the loss of your Mom, we will miss her always, sending prayers.
Love Scott and Edie Richmond
Dianalin Mileski
October 16, 2015
So sorry for your loss, your Mom was a great person, she always showed me that she cared about me.
So sorry,
Diana Mileski
Savanah Geer
October 16, 2015
My deepest condolences and prayers for your family. Sincerely, Savanah at TJ Maxx jewelry dept.
Mark Brown
October 15, 2015
People will always remember you by the joy you have spread in life and the reflection of you they see in the eyes of your family.
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