SPENCER: Johanna A. (Nawrocki) Huard, 98, of Mechanic Street died Wednesday, April 18 in Shrewsbury Nursing and Rehabilitation Center surrounded by her family.
She leaves a son Arthur Huard and his wife Kathy of Brookfield, two daughters; Elaine VanSlett and her husband Frederick of Cape Coral, FL and Paula Huard with whom she lived, a sister Alice Lazur of Woodstock, CT, three grandchildren; Jeffrey and his wife Amanda, Amiee and Crystal, three great grandchildren; Mackenzie, Jordan and Nathan and several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her former husband Francis Huard, a brother Walter Nawrocki and a sister Harriett Stoica.
Mrs. Huard was born in Webster, daughter of William and Felicia (Dzienisiewicz) Nawrocki. She worked at Brookfield Shoe for over 30 years before retiring. She enjoyed crocheting, knitting and traveling to Cape Cod and Old Orchard Beach. She was a longtime member of Mary, Queen of the Rosary Parish and loved to go to church when she was physically able. Her happiest moments were those when she was spending time with her family.
A Memorial service will be held on Saturday, April 28 in J. HENRI MORIN & SON FUNERAL HOME, 23 Maple Terr., Spencer at 10:30 AM. Burial will follow in Worcester County Memorial Park, Paxton. A calling hour will precede the service from 9:30-10:30 AM. In Lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to Mary, Queen of the Rosary Parish Memorial Fund and/or Parish Food Pantry, 60 Maple Street, Spencer, MA 01562.