Thelma M. (Tarvis) Zychowicz, 85, of Mattapoisett died January 21, 2007 at home surrounded by her family and friends after a courageous battle with cancer.
She was the beloved wife of Joseph Zychowicz for 63 years.
Born in Mattapoisett, the daughter of the late Sylvester and Angelina (DeCosta) Tarvis, she lived in Mattapoisett all of her life.
Mrs. Zychowicz was a communicant of St. Anthony's Church in Mattapoisett.
Survivors include her husband; 3 sons, Joseph Zychowicz, Jr., and his wife Ruth, of Brewster, Paul Zychowicz, and his wife Jane, of Mattapoisett and Peter Zychowicz, and his wife Sandra, of Rochester; a daughter, Arlene Gramatikas, and her husband Dennis, of Manchester, NH; a brother, John Tarvis, and his wife Linda, of Pawleys Island, SC; a sister, June Connors of Medfield, MA; 10 grandchildren, several great-grandchildren, 1 great-great-grandson; a special cousin, Mary Fortner and a special niece, Louise Quinton, and her husband Sam, several other nieces, nephews and cousins.
She was the grandmother of the late Scott Zychowicz.
Funeral from the Saunders-Dwyer Mattapoisett Home For Funerals, 50 County Rd. (Rt. 6) Mattapoisett Wednesday, January 24th at 9 AM followed by her Funeral Mass at St. Anthony's, Mattapoisett at 10 AM. Visiting hours are omitted. In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to the Southcoast Hospice and Palliative Care, 200 Mill Rd., Fairhaven, MA 02719.