WEBSTER – Walter R. Nawrocki, 84, of 266 High Street, passed away Saturday, July 21, in Saint Vincent Hospital after a brief illness with his loving wife Marie at his side.
He leaves his wife of 9 years and best friend, Marie A. (Lavallee) Nawrocki; 3 sisters, Harriet Stoica of Webster, Johanna Huard, formerly of Spencer and currently of Webster, and Alice Lazur of Woodstock, CT; nephews and nieces, great nephews, great nieces, great great nephews and great great nieces. His first wife, Alice D. (St.Marie) Nawrocki, died in 1990.
He was born in Webster at 266 High Street, where he lived all his life, the youngest child of Wladyslaw and Felicia (Dzienisiewicz) Nawrocki. He attended Bartlett High School.
Mr. Nawrocki worked at Bates Shoe Company for 18 years, retiring in 1985. He previously worked at a plastics concern in Southbridge and at Anglo Fabrics Company here.
He was a dedicated parishioner at Sacred Heart of Jesus Church. Walter was an altar server for funerals and served as sacristan at the church. He was also a Eucharistic minister. He was a weekly adorer at the Blessed Sacrament Chapel.
Mr. Nawrocki was the official family food taster. He was an active member of the local AARP until it disbanded. He was an avid Red Sox and Patriots fan. Above all, he loved his wife and family.
The funeral will be held Wednesday, July 25, from Scanlon Funeral Service, 38 East Main St., with a Mass at 11:00 AM in Sacred Heart of Jesus Church, 16 East Main Street. Burial will be in Sacred Heart Cemetery. Calling hours are from 5:00 to 8:00 Tuesday, July 24, in the funeral home. Flowers may be sent or donations made to the Blessed Sacrament Chapel, 17 East Main St., Webster, MA 01570, or to a charity of the donor’s choice.