Grzyb, Lorraine L.
Lorraine L. (Niedzwiecki) Grzyb, 90, of Unionville, loving wife of the late Henry Grzyb, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, March 12, 2023. Born in Detroit, Michigan on November 20, 1932, she was the daughter of the late John and Theresa (Zbikowski) Bear. Prior to retiring she worked at the Farmington Marriott as a banquet waitress for 27 years. She loved to socialize and be around people.
Lorraine (lovingly known to us as Nanny) was devoted to her family and will be remembered for her radiant smile. She was a caring and compassionate person who was always looking out for everyone. She loved spending time with her friends and family, especially her daughter and grandchildren, going to the beach, taking trips, and watching her great grandkids who were her pride and joy. Lorraine had a love for animals, especially Casey and her most recent companion Lily. She was always available for a chat and a good cup of coffee or tea, and a sweet treat. Nanny had a sweet tooth and loved to bake, she especially loved her Christmas tradition of baking and decorating Christmas cookies with her great grandchildren. She will be deeply missed. Lorraine is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Christine and Robert Bernabucci of Unionville, her grandson Michael and wife Caitlyn Bernabucci of Canton and her granddaughter Aleesha and husband Joao Neves of Farmington, five great-grandchildren, Wyatt, Quinn, Tucker, Colton, and Avery; three brothers and sisters – in- law, James and Sandra Nedwell of Tolland, Ronald and Dorothy Bear of Texas, Donald and Faye Bear of Plainville; one sister and brother-in-law Marylou and John Pardus of Canton. In addition to her husband and parents she is predeceased by her sisters, Helen Boyajain and Susan Brault.
Friends may call at The Ahern Funeral Home, 111 Main St., Rt. 4, Unionville on Monday, March 20 from 5:007:00pm. Funeral procession from The Ahern Funeral Home will be Tuesday, March 21 at 9:15am followed by the Funeral Liturgy in the Church of St. Mary Star of the Sea, Unionville at 10:00am. Burial will be in Sacred Heart Cemetery, New Britain. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to The Little Guild Animal Shelter, 285 Sharon Goshen Tpke, West Cornwall, CT 06796. To send online condolences to the family, please visit www.ahernfuneralhome.com.