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Sarah Chomka Obituary
She was the beloved wife of the late Walter Chomka. They were happily married for fifty-nine years. Born in W. Warwick, she was the daughter of the late Luke and Elsie (Kulasewski) Higgins. Sarah served on Saint Joan of Arc's Church first parish council.
She graduated from St. Xaviers in 1950. Sarah and Walter were the owners of Vose True Value Hardware, and they also ran Chomka's Market and Fruit stand. After raising her family, "Sally" opened The Craft Corner, where she forged lifelong friendships.
Sarah is survived by her children, Margaret Ganim, Edward Chomka and his wife Susan, Patricia Landry and her husband Steven, Steven Chomka and his wife Lynne, Ann Marie Jalette, Walter Chomka Jr., and his wife Nellie. Her grandchildren, Alexandra (Chris), Katherine (Jimmy), Christine (Craig), Evan, Brianna (Eric), Nicholas, Julie, Eric (Jennifer), Keith (Jaimie), Jack (Katya), Alexander, and Christopher. She was great grandmother to Cole, Owen, Foster, Jesse, Tegan, and Louis. Also, Aunt to Allison and Matthew, and many loving nieces and nephews.
She also leaves her 3 sisters: Patricia Higgins, Ann Lawrence, Sister Mary Higgins RSM, and sister-in-law Jeanne Higgins wife of the late Luke Higgins.
Relatives and friends are kindly invited to a Mass of Christian Burial on Monday, October 23rd at 10:00 AM in Saint Joan of Arc Church, 3357 Mendon Road, Cumberland. Visiting hours will be held on Sunday, October 22nd from 3:00 - 5:00 PM in the O'NEILL Funeral Home, 3102 Mendon Road, Cumberland. Burial will be in Resurrection Cemetery, Cumberland.
In lieu of flowers, donations to Sisters of Mercy of the Americas, 8403 Colesville Road, Suite 400, Silver Spring, MD 20910, or St. Ann's Art and Cultural Center, P.O. Box 79, Woonsocket RI 02895, would be appreciated.
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Judi Harmon
November 1, 2023
I was so sorry to hear about Sally’s passing. I have many good memories of her helping me with craft projects and picking things out. I am just throwing away a bag that had Halloween craft project items and I know I bought them from Sally. Thank you for all the help and smiles. Judi
Maureen Callahan
October 22, 2023
Our sincere condolences for the loss of mom,grandmother, and sister. I and my older siblings loved her as did my mom her cousin Frances. She was so good. When I was 14 I stayed with your family for a week (1965) and worked at your fruit stand. It was so memorable to me. Sending love and prayers. Maureen Grimes Callahan
Christine Squillacci
October 21, 2023
Would like to send my condolences to you all. I met Sally and Ann Marie at the Craft Corner making crafts. They were both very good crafters. They made me feel confident in doing my own crafts. Was sad that the crafts store had to close. Sally, rest in peace!
Mark Letourneau
October 21, 2023
So sorry for your loss.
Jeffrey Cook
October 20, 2023
My Sincere Condolences to your Family. RIP.....God Bless.....
Robin Hammershlag
October 19, 2023
Ed and Sue, you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. May her memory be a blessing. Robin and Ted
Lynne LaBianca
October 19, 2023
Dear Chet & Nellie,
We are so very sorry for the loss of your mom.
I remember meeting her & Anne years ago at the craft store many years ago.
A very beautiful, kind person.
Mike and I are very sorry about the loss of your mom. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers.
Love,
Lynne & Mike
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