SALEM - Stefania Gazda, 89, of Marblehead, formerly of Peabody, died Tuesday, September 19, 2006 at the Lafayette Convalescent Home, Marblehead, following a long illness.
Born in Poland, she was the daughter of the late Anthony and Anna (Wiczkiewicz) Gazda.
Stefania came to the US in 1965 and resided in Peabody until going into the nursing home in Marblehead. She was a communicant of the former St. Joseph Church, Peabody.
Prior to her retirement in 1984, she was employed at New England Sportswear for 18 years.
She is survived by one daughter and son-in-law, Leocadia & Steven Skrobot of Mississauga, Ontario, Canada, 2 grandchildren, Lottie Skrobot and Christopher Skrobot, both of Canada, one brother Wladyslawa, one sister, Mary, both of Poland, and several nieces and nephews.
Her funeral service will be held Thursday, September 21, 2006 at 10 am in the Full-Spychalski Funeral Home, 84 Washington Square East, by Salem Common, Salem. relatives and friends respectfully invited. Burial is in St. Mary Cemetery, Salem. For on-line guest book and directions, visit www.SalemFuneral.com.