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Norwich-Lois M. Grodotzke, 98, of Mystic formally of Norwich, passed away on April 19, 2017 at her home. Lois lived at Academy Point for the past year. Lois was born in Norwich, October 22, 1918 daugther of Emil and Auguste Bausch.
She graduated from Norwich Free Academy class of 1936 and the Bay Bath Institute in 1938. She was employed for several years as the executive secretary for the president of J. B. Martin Company in Norwich. After the birth of her children she was a homemaker.
On May 28, 1949 she married Arthur T. Grodotzke at the Greenville Congregational Church. They were married for 62 years. They were fortunate to have a wonderful life together. Arthur passed away in December, 2011.
Mrs. Grodotzke was a long time member of St. Mark Lutheran Church where she was active in the church community.
Lois is survived by her daughter and son-in-law Carolyn and Edward Shea of Preston, her son and daughter –in-law Carlton and Diana Grodotzke of Tolland, two grandsons, Brian Shea and his wife Melissa and Timothy Shea and his fiancé Alexis Giroux. She is also survived by a great granddaughter, Allison and a niece and nephew. She was predeceased by a brother, Albert Bausch.
A funeral service will be held at Preston City Congregational Church on Friday at 11:00 a.m. Burial will immediately follow at Maplewood cemetery in Norwich. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Preston City Congregational Church, 321-CT 164, Preston, CT 06365. Please visit www.labenskifuneralhome.com to leave an online condolence for the family.
Lois will always be remembered as a kind and gracious lady by all those who knew her.
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April 26, 2017
Dear Carolyn, Thinking of you with Deepest Sympathy. I will always have fond memories of both your parents and all the fun times we had as kids at your home on Smith Ave. Your Mom made the best lunches and the most delicious pies. I know how deeply you loved your parents and the wonderful care you gave them, I hope that will bring you comfort at this difficult time. Shelley Jakubowski Lenda
April 26, 2017
RON STEPHAN
Carolyn, we send you our deepest sympathies on your mother's passing.
Love,
Ron & Phyllis
April 25, 2017
GAIL BRESLIN
DEAR CAROLYN:
OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO YOU, EDDIE AND THE BOYS FOR THE LOSS OF YOUR WONDERFUL MOM. OUR LOVE, THOUGHTS, AND PRAYERS ARE WITH ALL OF YOU. YOU WILL ALWAYS HAVE WONDERFUL MEMORIES OF BOTH YOUR MOM AND DAD AND THEY ARE TOGETHER NOW WATCHING OVER ALL OF YOU.
LOVE, RON AND GAIL
April 23, 2017
Pam Fain
I will miss her very much, she was a wonderful lady and I am so blessed to have known her. My thoughts and prayers are with you .
April 21, 2017
Robert and Marabeth Clapp
Condolences to Carlton, Carolyn and families. I have great memories of earlier days with Uncle Artie and Aunt Lois. She was indeed a kind and gracious lady. Our thoughts and wishes are with you all. Fondly,
April 21, 2017
May God's loving kindness and comfort help you and your family through this very sad time Psalms 29:11
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