WEBSTER - Cynthia E. (Polomski) Bellerive, 63, of Webster died Saturday, February 22, 2014 at Neuro Rehab in Worcester with her family at her side.
She leaves her husband of 39 years, Herb L. Bellerive; her daughter, Stefanie M. Bellerive of Webster; a sister, Carolyn J. Warbek and her husband Dr. Alan Warbeck of Avon, CT; an aunt, Evelyn Baldyga of Southbridge; nieces, nephews and cousins. She was preceded in death by her stepmother, Theresa S. (Scheffler) Grydzinski Polomski in 2009.
She was born in Webster, the daughter of Joseph S. and Wanda S. (Napierkowski) Polomski and was a lifelong resident. She graduated from Bartlett High School and earned a Bachelor of Education Degree from the University of Maine Portland-Gorham. She later completed a Master of Education Degree in Early Childhood Education from Worcester State College.
Mrs. Bellerive was a first grade teacher for 33 years at Park Avenue Elementary School, retiring in 2006. She was a member of Saint Louis Church.
The family would like to thank the staff and caregivers at Neuro Rehab of Worcester for their exceptional and compassionate care of Cynthia since last July.
The funeral will be held Wednesday, February 26, from the Sitkowski & Malboeuf Funeral Home, 340 School Street, with a Mass at 10:00 AM in Saint Louis Church, 14 Lake Street. Burial will be in St. Joseph Garden of Peace. Calling hours will be from 5:00 to 8:00 PM Tuesday, February 25, in the funeral home. Donations in her name may be made to St. Louis School Endowment Fund, 15 Lake St., Webster, MA 01570.