THOMPSON, CT – Wanda E. Poplawski, 89, of the Wilsonville section of Thompson, died Friday, January 10, 2025 in Hartford Hospital after a period of declining health.
She leaves 3 nieces, Rose M. Tiernan and her husband Thomas of West Haven, Mary B. Thiesing and her husband Robert of Somers, and Joanne Bell and her husband Ronald of Woodland, CA; a nephew, Thomas Poplawski and his wife Kathy of Cape Coral, FL; great-nieces and great-nephews. She was preceded in death by 2 brothers, Anthony and John Poplawski and by 2 sisters, Helen Belanger and Victoria Milberger.
She was born in Webster, MA on November 6, 1935, the youngest child of Walter and Bernice (Makarewicz) Poplawski and lived in Wilsonville all her life. She graduated from Tourtellotte Memorial High School in 1953.
She was a homemaker all her life. She loved birds and all animals. For many years, she rode her bicycle to Putnam and to Webster from her home. The Town of Thompson sent her a letter of commendation for keeping the area near her home on Wilsonville Road free of litter. She was a dedicated Red Sox fan.
A graveside service will be held on Saturday, July 12 at 11:00 AM in West Thompson Cemetery, Route 12, Thompson. There are no calling hours. Arrangements are under the direction of Sitkowski, Malboeuf & Hickey Funeral Home, 340 School Street, Webster, MA .