Lucyna D. (Syroka) Szczebiot, a resident of Andover, passed away at her home on Wednesday morning, August 30, 2023. She was 93 years old.
Born in Deblin, Poland, she was the daughter of the late Adam and Józefa (Pawlik) Syroka.
Lucyna was beloved by her doting children Bozena, Leszek, and her son in-law Jan. She will be remembered as Babcia by her grandchildren, Basia and her husband Eric, Robert and his wife Amanda, Nicole and Michael; and PraBabcia by her great grandchildren, Felix and Josephine.
Lucyna was retired Controller for the Polish National Bank. She left Poland 38 years ago to join children in Canada. In Canada she looked after grandchildren, Basia and Robert in Calgary and visited Nicole and Michael in Toronto. She was also grandmother to children of friends. They remember Her very fondly. She loved hiking Rocky Mountains and traveled extensively Western Canada and States with family. Lucyna was very active in Polish Senior Center Club. She learned to love hockey watching Calgary Flames.
Twenty years ago she moved with her daughter to Andover. She enjoyed her golden years, cheering Bruins and Poland National Football Team through their ups and many downs, going for walks with her dog Rocky, but Lucyna was the happiest sitting at the head of table surrounded by Her family. Playing cards, canasta, and solving polish crossword puzzles was Her passion upped by a joy of two great grandchildren.
Along the way She remained devoted Polish patriot passionately following current events on Polish TV.
Lucyna was deeply faithful Roman Catholic and active member of Polish Rosary Circle.
Her Funeral Mass will be celebrated in the Holy Rosary Shrine, 28 Union Street, Lawrence on Thursday, September 7, 2023. at noon. Relatives and friends are most welcome to attend. Visitation will be held in the Burke-Magliozzi Funeral Home, 390 North Main Street, Andover on Thursday, prior to the mass from 10 to 11:30 AM.