Lillian Pekala

Biography

Monson- Lillian (Bragiel) Pekala, 91, passed away peacefully Wednesday, November 30, 2011 at her daughter's home in Glastonbury, CT. Born July 21, 2011 in Chicopee, MA to the late Frank and Mary (Gibadlo) Bragiel, she was a graduate of Monson High School and Mercy Hospital School of Nursing. Lillian served in WW II as a Navel Nurse and had the rank of LtJG. After her service in the Navy, she was the School Nurse for the Town of Monson and then Monson Academy. She was also a part time visiting nurse and held many private duty positions. Lillian lived in Monson until 1983 and then moved to Port St. Lucie, FL to enjoy her years of retirement. Lillian's greatest joy came from being a Mother to her seven children. She was Communicant of St. Patrick's Church in Monson, an avid seamstress and enjoyed crafts in her later years.



Mrs. Pekala was predeceased by her husband of 55 years, Carl A. Pekala in 2005. She leaves her children Mark Pekala and his wife Susan of Monson, Karen Pekala of Chicopee, Christine & Reid Jeffery, Sr. of Ware, Diane Littleton of East Hartford, Judith Pekala of Petaluma, CA, Mary Pekala of Glastonbury, CT, Karlyn Darling and Robert Lowe of Glastonbury, CT; a brother Eugene Bragiel of Holyoke, MA; eight grandchildren and nine great grandchildren. Lillian was pre-deceased by a sister Emily Bragiel.



Funeral services will be held Friday, December 2, 2011. Visiting hours will be held from 9-10:30 at Lombard Funeral Home 3 Bridge St Liturgy of Christian Burial will be at 11am in St. Patrick's Church with burial at Bethany Cemetery all located in Monson. In lieu of flowers memorial donations my be made to St. Jude Children's Hospital Attn: Memorials, 505 North Parkway Memphis, TN 38105.