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1931
2017
Gertrude A. DeCrescenzo, 86, of Hudson, passed away on December 28, 2017. She was born in Gary, Indiana January 17, 1931, daughter of the late Adam and Stella (Bausha) Mitchess.
Gertrude was very proud of her Lithuanian heritage, and traveled to Lithuania to research her ancestry, and she studied at the University of Vilnius. She was president of the Lithuanian Co-Op Cemetery in Nashua, a member of the Knights of Lithuania in Lawrence, MA, and was also a past officer. As an adult she would attend a Lithuanian camp in Michigan in the summer.
She loved taking care of her young cousins, as if they were her own children, and would take them on trips with her. The extension of her caring went out to those in the aging process, as she cared for her mother, step father and Agnes, a family friend. She was also a member of the Double Beach Club in Brandford, CT, and liked to go to Foxwoods.
She worked for many years as a customer service representative for Blue Cross Blue Shield in Connecticut, and worked as a clerk for the Nashua District Court and eventually retired.
She is survived by her cousins, William and Judy Bausha, Robert and Sue Bausha, Ben and Jeanne Bausha, LuAnn Laquerre and Bruce Bigalow, Kevin and Debra Bausha, Walter Bausha, and several distant cousins. She was predeceased by her husband Frank DeCrescenzo, her mother Stella (Bausha) Klimas and her step-father Alex Klimas.
An hour of visitation will take place on Friday, January 5th from 9:00AM-10:00AM at the Zis-Sweeney & St. Laurent Funeral Home, 26 Kinsley St. Nashua, a service will immediately follow at 10:00 in the funeral home. Burial will take place at Pinewood Cemetery, Nashua after the service.
The family would like to express their gratitude for the Visiting Angels, Home, Health and Hospice, and Laurel Place for their compassionate care. In lieu of flowers, send a donation to the charity of your choice.
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January 5, 2018
Gert was my roommate at Camp Dainava in Michigan and at Knights of Lithuania activities in Chicago and Kennebunk, Maine. She was also instrumental in my joining her at the Lithuanian class at the Nashua Public Library. Gert was a kind, considerate lady with a positive attitude and a zest for life. I will miss her. Rest in peace, mano drauge.
Paula (Dankens) (Dankevicius) Lyons
January 4, 2018
Margaret & Roberta Woitkowski
Gert was a long-time member and officer of two local Lithuanian-American groups; BALFAS (Secretary) and LABAS (Vice President). She served on the concert committees for both organizations. She attended all meetings (and we could count on her being on time!).
Gert was a very good listener, she participated in any way she could and was a valuable member.
Su Dievu, Gertrudas.
With love from your friends,
January 4, 2018
Margaret & Roberta Woitkowski
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Sorry for the inconvenience.
Margaret and Roberta
January 4, 2018
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Priscilla Slatunas
Gert ~ a pleasant,amiable, and gracious lady who proudly wore her Lithuanian jewelry,clothing,and accessories. She was always eager to travel to Lithuanian places and events, especially in her red Saab. She will be missed ~ as well as her enthusiasm for all things Lithuanian.
January 3, 2018
A very special lady, enjoyed working with you so much Gert. Your smile, your friendship I will always remember. Beautiful human being, thanks for being there.
God Bless
Don Conley
January 2, 2018
Family
Bunny Zakiewicz
RIP, Gert. My parents always enjoyed seeing you at family gatherings. You were such a presence. Shine on.
December 31, 2017
I remember her love of the garden and animals. We had quite the duck population when she lived on Central St and the most beautiful peppers. I will miss her but will always cherish the memories we shared.
~Shannon Greenwood/Fraser
December 30, 2017
Daniel Buslovich
Gertrude was a caring individual who spent much time as the President of the Lithuanian Cooperative Cemetery in Nashua, NH (Now Pinewood Cemetery). Gertrude will be missed by all who knew her.
December 29, 2017
The Staff of Zis-Sweeney Funeral Home
We wish to extend our deepest sympathies at this difficult time.
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