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Mary B. Kruckas
June 23, 2018

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Mary B. Kruckas, 73, of East Killingly, CT passed away on Saturday, June 23rd surrounded by her loving family and friends after a valiant fight against Gallbladder/Biliary Cancer. She was born in Worcester, MA and moved to CT in 1986.
Mary was predeceased by her mother Barbara M. Marquis and step father Wilfred (Bill) Marquis of Worcester, MA. She is survived by her precious daughter Robin M. (Kruckas) LaMont, her husband Edward H. and 17 year old grandson, Aaron E. LaMont of Coto de Caza, CA.
She is also survived by her two sisters, Patricia Ferdella, her husband Dickie of Oxford, MA and their adult children, Lorraine “Laurie” Taylor of Worcester, MA and her daughter Denise (Taylor) Horn and her husband Christopher and their daughter, Amber of St. Augustine, FL; two brothers Raymond Allen of South Carolina and Michael Marquis and his wife Kathleen and their two children of Bedford, NH.
Additionally, she is survived by a very special and loving aunt, Ellie Cronin of York, ME. Mary is survived by many cousins including Kathy Marcello, her husband Peter and their two beautiful daughters Morgan and Isabella of Shrewsbury, MA; a cousin, Valerie Alger, her husband David and their two children of Hubbardston, MA.

Mary was extremely grateful for her two loving sisters who provided her countless homemade meals and support throughout her treatments.

Mary wished to bring attention to a few of her very dear friends; Sandy Comastra of Milford MA, who was one of her care givers throughout her illness, her attention, comfort and concern was unending. Laura Martel of Old Saybrook, CT whose sense of humor never failed to entertain Mary even in the difficult times. Along with Bonnie Thibeault and Ray Cobum of West Brookfield, MA whose jam sessions brought joy to her and all invited
Mary graduated from Quinsigamond Community College with highest honors receiving her Associate Degree in Nursing. She went on to Worcester State University graduating Summa Cum Laude with a BS in Nursing then obtained a Masters Degree in Science at the University of Massachusetts, Lowell. She certified as a Nurse Practitioner Licensed to Practice in the field of Geriatrics and continued to practice until 2015.
Mary had a very diverse 50 year long career with the most rewarding aspect being an advocate for Seniors and issues affecting the Senior population.
In June 1991 she received a letter of Commendation from the City of Norwich
for her work in developing health educational and screening programs for the seniors of Norwich, CT.
Mary loved to travel visiting more than 20 countries and 5 different continents with her sister Laurie.
Mary spent endless hours restoring her home fondly referred to it as "this old house" and caring for her property.
Her funeral service will be held on Tuesday, July 3rd with a service at 11:00 AM in O’CONNOR BROTHERS FUNERAL HOME, 592 Park Avenue, Worcester, MA. There are no calling hours. In lieu of flowers Mary would like memorial donations to go to the Hale YMCA LiveStrong program which provided her with a tremendous support group. Mary always said " The LiveStrong program not only increased the days in my life it increased the life in my days!" YMCA LiveStrong Program, Attention: Cindy Nowland, Health & Wellness Coordinator, 9 Technology Park Drive, Putnam CT 06260.

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O'Connor Brothers Funeral Home
592 Park Avenue
Worcester, MA 01603
508-754-2431