WEBSTER – Cecilia B. (Motyka) Tokarz, 89, of 62 Birch Island Road, died Thursday, August 19, in Webster Manor. Her husband, Theodore P. Tokarz, died in 1991.
She leaves a son, Rev. Thomas M. Tokarz, pastor of Saint Joseph Church in Gardner; 3 grandchildren, 3 great grandchildren, and nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by a son, Robert T. Tokarz in January, 1998, and by a daughter, Josephine P. Brody in November, 1998.
She was born in Webster, the youngest of the seven children of Joseph and Agnes (Stalec) Motyka, and was a lifelong resident.
Mrs. Tokarz was a machine operator at local woolen mills including Packard Mills. She then was an assistant cook at Saint Joseph School cafeteria before retiring in 1976. She was a lifelong member of Saint Joseph Basilica, and a member of its Holy Rosary Sodality, Sacred Heart Society and Saint Anne Society.
The funeral will be held Tuesday, August 24, from the Sitkowski & Malboeuf Funeral Home,340 School Street, with a concelebrated Mass at 10:00 AM in Saint Joseph Basilica, 53 Whitcomb Street. Her son will be the principal celebrant. Burial will be in Saint Joseph Garden of Peace. Calling hours are from 5:00 to 8:00 PM Monday, August 23, at the funeral home. Donations may be made to the Saint Joseph Basilica Parking Lot Fund, 53 Whitcomb Street, Webster, MA 01570.