We regret to announce the passing of Gertrude C. Wozniak, 85, of Franklin, Massachusetts on March 5, 2022.
Raised in Buffalo by parents Matthew and Stella Vogt, Gertrude was one of five siblings. Gertrude attended St. Agnes in Buffalo and later went on to become a Certified Nursing Assistant.
Gertrude married Donald Wozniak on October 15, 1955 going on to have five children and eventually relocated to Franklin ,Massachusetts.
Gertrude was employed at the Wrentham State School and the Bellingham School Department. Gertrude also worked for several years at the Van Dora Nursing Home in Foxboro as a devoted CNA.
Gertrude was a compassionate woman who was always smiling. She spent many years helping friends get to appointments and caring for those around her. She was a devoted Catholic, who practiced forgiveness and understanding.
Gertrude spent the last two years of her life on the Southcoast where she loved to take car rides by the ocean. She enjoyed ice cream dates and spending time with her great grandchildren.
Gertrude is preceded in death by her siblings, Mathew, Teresa LaRusch, Eleanor Ballard, Elmer, Raymond, and her sons Roger and Bill.
Gertrude is survived by her sons John (Tricia) Wozniak of Mendon, Donald of Boston, daughter Donna Griffiths of Franklin, nine loving grandchildren and five great grandchildren.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend her calling hours Saturday Mar. 12th, in the Charles F. Oteri and Son Franklin Funeral Home 33 Cottage St. from 9:30-11AM.
A funeral Mass in St. Mary's Church, Franklin will follow at 11:30AM. To view the Mass stmarysfranklin.org
Interment will be at St. Mary's Cemetery.