Marion R. Kuklewicz

Turners Falls, Massachusetts
Marion Rose (Olanyk) Kuklewicz, 85, a resident of Sunrise Terrace Apartments, died peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Tuesday, August 1, 2017 at Baystate Medical Center, Greenfield, MA. 
A native of Sunderland, MA, she was born on March 10, 1932 to Julia (Biscoe) and John Olanyk and was educated in local public schools.  She attended GCC and obtained a certificate in the Nursing Assistant Program.  Marion worked for Eaglebrook School and later at the former Franklin Medical Center for 28 years retiring in 1997.
She married Henry George Kuklewicz on May 31, 1954 in St. Mary’s Church, Turners Falls, MA.  Sadly, he predeceased her on January 24, 1988, following nearly 34 years of marriage.
She was, for many years, a communicant of the former St. Mary of the Assumption Church in Turners Falls, where she was a member of the Catholic Women’s Council.  She was a descendant of the Olanyk and Biscoe families, who were among the original founding members of the Holy Spirit Ukrainian Catholic Church in South Deerfield, MA, where she worshiped prior to her marriage. She returned to her “mother church” following her husband’s death, where she was instrumental in guiding the church as a valued trustee and in the church’s many activities. A devoted parishioner, she could be often found baking and cooking for numerous events and was renowned for her skill in baking breads and preparing authentic Ukrainian foods.
Marion was a loving and nurturing mother and a doting grandmother and great-grandmother. She leaves her loving children: John of Kamiah, Idaho; Richard and his wife Linda, of Turners Falls, MA; David and his wife Tammy, of Turners Falls, MA; Susan Kuklewicz of Cornish, NH and Tracey Kuklewicz and her husband Gary Weber of Turners Falls, MA. Additionally, she leaves her adoring grandchildren: Jennifer Lively, Michelle Bessette, Kenneth Kuklewicz, Neisha Hill and Tasha Hand, as well as her great-grandchildren: Annika Rose Lively and Henrik James Lively with whom she cherished spending time. She also leaves great-grandchildren Jacqulyn, Andrew, Tiffany and Tristan, and also many nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews who will remember her with affection. She was predeceased by her grandson, Noah James Kuklewicz, in 1993, as well as by her ten siblings.
She was most proud to be able to maintain her independence throughout her entire life. In later years, she was able to continue her independence, thanks to her family, dedicated caregivers and visiting nurses.   
Funeral services in celebration of Marion’s life, will be observed on Tuesday, August 8, 2017 at 10:00AM with the Liturgy of the Divine Spirit, from the Descent of the Holy Spirit Ukrainian Catholic Church, 44 Sugarloaf Street, South Deerfield, MA.  Rev. Fr. Andriy Krip, Pastor will be the principal celebrant, assisted by Very Rev. Archpriest Kiril Angelov and Very Rev. Archpriest Ed Young, former pastors, as co-celebrants.  Rites of committal and burial will follow in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Turners Falls, MA. Visiting hours will be conducted on Monday, August 7, 2017 from the McCarthy Funeral Homes, 14 Prospect Street, Turners Falls, MA, from 6:00PM until 8:00PM, with a Panakhyda Vigil Service to be conducted at 7:00PM. 
Expressions of affection in the form of a charitable contribution in Marion’s memory are suggested to either the Descent of the Holy Spirit Ukrainian Catholic Church, 44 Sugarloaf Street, South Deerfield, MA 01373 or to LifePath, 101 Munson St., Suite 201, Greenfield, MA 01301.

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