Genevieve B.

Ciukaj

Southbridge: Genevieve B. (Slota) Ciukaj, 101, passed away peacefully with her daughter and son-in-law by her side at the Meadows of Leicester.

Her husband, Andrew S. Ciukaj, passed away in 1988. She leaves her daughter, Mary Ann Ford and her husband David of Southbridge; her sister, Josephine Zacek of Worcester; and many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her daughter Christine Duhamel, her sisters, Mary Kania, Stasia Caisse, Stella Krawiec and her brothers, John, Stanley, Joseph, Frank, Henry and Stephen Slota. Genevieve was born in Webster on March 28, 1925, one of eleven children born to Peter and Anna (Mazur) Slota and lived in Southbridge most of her life.

Genevieve worked at the American Optical Co. in Southbridge for many years. She was a devout member of St. Hedwig’s Church in Southbridge. She was also a member of the Pilsudski Polish American Club’s woman’s organization. Genevieve loved collecting angels of all shapes and sizes and her weekly Dunkins coffee. She enjoyed many yearly vacations to Nantasket Beach, Hampton Beach and visiting her daughters in Atlanta and Cape Cod.

Her family is eternally grateful for the compassionate care she received at The Meadows of Leicester, especially from Sharon, Tracey, Anna, Robin, Rae, “Z”, Marion, Angie and Janet. They would also like to extend their heartfelt thanks to Compassus Hospice Care for taking care of her during her final days. They are truly angels on earth with the work they do.

Her funeral will be held on Saturday, Nov. 14th, from the Daniel T. Morrill Funeral Home, 130 Hamilton St., Southbridge, with a Mass at 10:00am in St. Joseph’s Basilica, 53 Whitcomb St, Webster. Burial will follow in St. Joseph’s Cemetery, Webster. A calling hour in the funeral home will be held on Saturday, Nov. 14th, from 8:30 to 9:15, prior to the Mass.