Mrs. Dorothy M. (Prenaveau) Kozdra, 85, of Lawrence, Massachusetts passed away on Thursday, January 28th, 2010 at the Mary Immaculate Health Care Services in Lawrence, MA.
She was born on March 29th, 1924 in Methuen, Ma. to the late Joseph and Rose (Catineau) Prenaveau. Dorothy was educated in the Methuen and Lawrence schools.
She worked as an operator for AT&T Technologies in North Andover, MA. Dorothy was an attendant of Mt. Carmel Church in Methuen, MA and of Saint Mary's Church in Lawrence, MA.
She enjoyed bingo, sewing clothing for her family i.e.: Wedding gowns, coats, hats and bathing suits and going to Foxwoods.
wife of the late: Mr. Joseph Kozdra
Dorothy's family members include her 6 children:
Jean and her husband William Rossi of Londonderry, NH
Carol Kozdra of Methuen, MA.
Gail and her husband Michael Lorenzo of NJ
Joseph Jr. and his wife Rosemary Kozdra of Hampstead, NH
Gary and his wife Terry Kozdra of Derry, NH
Kenneth and his wife Ilene Kozdra of Groveland, MA
Her Beloved sister: Gertrude Earnshaw of Methuen, MA.
Sisters-in-law: Helen Rajewski of Lawrence, MA.
Carol Dawson of Methuen, MA.
Violet Russell of Nashua, NH
As well as her 16 Grandchildren, 14 Great Grandchildren, 4 Great Great Grandchildren and several nieces, nephews and great nieces and nephews.
Mrs. Kozdra was predeceased by her daughter: Sandra Provencal.
Her funeral service will be held on Saturday, January 30th, 2010 at 12:00 noon in the John Breen Memorial Funeral Home, Inc., 122 Amesbury Street, Lawrence, MA.
Her burial will take place at a later date.
Family and friends may call on Saturday, January 30th, 2010 from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon in the John Breen Memorial Funeral Home, Inc., 122 Amesbury Street, Lawrence, MA. For online condolences and other information please go to www.breenfuneralhome.com.
Memorial Contributions may be made to Merrimack Valley Hospice, 360 Merrimack Street, Lawrence, MA. 01841.