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Constance Kmetz Obituary

Constance "Connie" (Crowley) Kmetz of Morgan Street, Pawcatuck passed away at her home surrounded by her loving family on Friday, February 24, 2023 at the age of 89. She was the wife of the late William H. Kmetz, Sr who predeceased her in 1989. Born in Wequetequock, CT, daughter of the late J. Leo and Catherine Crowley.

Connie was a switchboard operator supervisor for the Westerly Hospital for 35 years until her retirement. She was a devoted Catholic with a strong faith in God and family and a lifelong communicant of St. Michael the Archangel Church. Some of her greatest joys were Sunday dinners with her family, summer days at Misquamicut beach, and all of her children's and grandchildren's sporting events and school activities.

She will be lovingly remembered by her eight children, Margaret (Bill) Gledhill, William (Karen) Kmetz, Kathy (Phil) Daubney, Barbara (Bruce) Fisher, David (Ursula) Kmetz, Trisha (Dan) Campbell, Beth (Patrick) Lawrence and Kristin (Dennis) Bliven, fifteen grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. She is also survived by two siblings, Michael Crowley and Patricia (Pidge) Crowley as well as many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by 10 brothers and sisters.

Relatives and friends will be received at visiting hours on Monday, February 27th from 4-7 pm at Gaffney-Dolan Funeral Home, 59 Spruce Street, Westerly. A Funeral Liturgy will take place at 11 am on Tuesday at St Michael Church, 60 Liberty St, Pawcatuck. There is no procession from the funeral home to the church. Burial will follow in First Hopkinton Cemetery, Chase Hill Rd, Ashaway. Contributions in her memory may be made to the St. Michael's Capital Campaign, 60 Liberty St, Pawcatuck, CT 06379. For online condolences please visit www.gaffneydolanfuneralhome.com.

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Published by The Westerly Sun from Feb. 25 to Feb. 27, 2023.

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Paula Previty-Piascik

March 2, 2023

Beth and Family
I was so saddened to hear of your mom's passing. She was a wonderful, kind and caring person.
I worked at the hospital and I remember her smiling face at the switchboard.
May God's peace be with all of you at this most difficult time.
May perpetual light shine upon Connie and May she rest in peace.

Nancy S Richmond

February 28, 2023

My sincere condolences to Margaret ,and the entire K-Metz family ! I remember being in and out of the family home constantly ! I was always made to feel at home , with lots of younger brothers and sisters running around . Margaret always had great admiratiom for her Mom . She will be missed !

angela previty fisher

February 28, 2023

wonderful person always said hi ang will miss her and so sorry to the family

Ernie Richard

February 28, 2023

My condolences to the family,may she rest in peace

Nancy & Fred Souza

February 27, 2023

Dear Mike, and the Crowley and Kmetz family, my condolences on your loss. May your happy memories sustain you at this sad time.

Joan and Peter Przekop

February 27, 2023

Beth and family, our condolences on the passing of your beloved Mother. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Carl Johnson

February 26, 2023

The Kmetz Family,
My sympathy on your loss. Connie was a special person who cared deeply for her family and friends. I recall playing baseball, with the Crowley family, in the field off Farmholme in a time that seems and is long, long ago. My prayers are with you.

Leo & Tracy Boisclair

February 26, 2023

To the Kmetz family So very saddened & sorry to hear about this Our thoughts and prayers are with you all Leo & Tracy Boisclair

Christine Alkandros

February 26, 2023

Barbs and family, so sorry about your mother's passing. My and prayers and thoughts are with you during this difficult time with love Chrissy

Nancy Rabidoux

February 26, 2023

I was so saddened to hear about the loss of a beloved mom and grandmother. My thoughts are with you.

Marta J Parsons

February 26, 2023

To Connie's family and friends. Connie was such a joy to work with. I was an RN, in the ED and Nursing office and she was always so helpful and so friendly. My condolences

Walter Sheldon Jr.

February 26, 2023

To all of the Kmetz Family

So sorry to see the loss of your beloved mom. I remember when your family lived across the street from us on Hinckley Hill, for a while. I would see her faithfully in church attending mass with her children. She will now take her place in heaven with her Lord. I am sure, Bill will be there with open arms and heart welcoming her home.

Marilyn Gmyr WTC

February 26, 2023

Dear David, Ursula and family, I was so said to hear od Connie's passing. She was a wonderful person.
My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.

Dale Allen

February 26, 2023

To the Kmetz family I am sorry to hear of the passing of your mom. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Mary Denham Zeppieri

February 25, 2023

Trisha, sorry to hear about your mom. May her faith instill a peace for you and all the family.

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