Obituary: Mary (Edwards) Kowalski, 92, a longtime Stonington resident

Obituary courtesy of Guilford Funeral Home:

Mary (Edwards) Kowalski, 92, a longtime resident of Stonington, and previously Wethersfield, passed away peacefully at home on November 1st, 2023. Beloved wife of Dr Kasimer Kowalski, for 67 years, Mary was born in Winooski, Vermont, on December 19, 1930 to the late Mr. Edwards and Mrs. Ella (St. Amour) Edwards. A graduate of Saint Francis School of Nursing in Hartford, Connecticut, Mary received her RN degree, and began her career at Saint Francis Hospital. Here, she met her dear sister-in-law Florence Dipietro of Golden Beach, Florida, who introduced her to her beloved husband, Kasimer. The two married in Simsbury, CT, on June 25, 1955.

Mary continued to work until the birth of her children, when she decided to instead dedicate her life to being a wonderfully loving mother and fostering a warm and welcoming home that was always open to family and friends.

In addition to her beloved husband, Kasimer, Mary is survived by her three children, Ronald Kowalski (Dina Kowalski) of Wethersfield, Lorraine Mathis of Wethersfield and Guilford, and Diane Kowalski (Philip Meeks) of Guilford. Mary is also survived by her five loving grandchildren; Mary Mathis, Hope Mathis, Christopher Meeks, Kacie Meeks and Nicholas Meeks, as well as several nephews. She is predeceased by her three brothers Harold Edwards, Allen Edwards and Raymond Edwards, as well as her sister Edith Norton.

Mary enjoyed many activities throughout her life, most importantly, spending time with her family. She had a green thumb that made beautiful gardens every year. She was also an avid bridge partner, enjoyed tennis, loved to travel extensively with her husband, and was a talented chef. She had a tender spot in her heart for animals, always welcoming them into her home. But most of all, Mary was a devoted mother and grandmother. She was at every sports game, every school event, and always made sure to take part in her children’s and grandchildren’s interests. Her love was and will be ever present. Mary was a woman of faith and had a strong belief in the resurrection.