Stephen M. Wawrow
May 17, 2007
View Tribute and Sign Guestbook NORTH ATTLEBORO – Stephen M. Wawrow, 86, of Lilac Ave., Somerset, died Thursday, May 17, 2007, in North Attleboro. He was the husband of the late Sophie (Grygiel) Wawrow, who died on June 4, 1998, and to whom he was married on May 17, 1943. Born in Fall River, a son of the late Michael and Zofia (Felag) Wawrow, both natives of Poland, he was raised in Fall River, and was a resident of Somerset for over fifty years. For the past year, he made his home with his family in North Attleboro.
Prior to WWII, Mr. Wawrow served with the Civilian Conservation Corps in Wyoming. During WWII, Mr. Wawrow served in the U. S. Army. He was employed by the Abdon Textile Co., and the Joan Fabrics Co., both in Fall River, for many years.
He was a longtime communicant of St. Thomas More Church in Somerset. In 2004 he was awarded the Marian Medal by Bishop George Coleman for his volunteer work at several area parishes. He enjoyed fishing, football, and walking around the Somerset/Fall River area. He also shared a hobby with his son for trains and railroading.
Stephen was especially devoted to the Blessed Mother, and it is of special comfort to his family that he was called home to the Lord on Ascension Thursday.
He is survived by a son, Richard S. Wawrow, and his wife Maria, of North Attleboro; a grandson, Adam R. Wawrow, of Somerset; a granddaughter, Margaret M. Lacouture, and her husband Craig, of Plainville; three sisters, Anna Caron, of Swansea, Josephine Vieira, of California, and Bridget Majkut, of Fall River; and many nieces and nephews. He was the brother of the late Mary Sagan, Stella Wawrow, Alexander Wawrow, Joseph Wawrow, and the late Rev. Mr. William Wawrow (Friar Beede, OFM, who died while in the seminary).
Funeral Information
His funeral will be held on Tuesday, May 22, 2007, at 8:30AM from the HATHAWAY COMMUNITY HOME FOR FUNERALS, 900 Buffinton St., Somerset, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 9:30AM in St. Thomas More Church, Luther Ave., Somerset. Burial with military honors will follow in St. Patrick’s Cemetery, Somerset. Visiting hours will be held in the funeral home on Monday from 2:00-4:00 & 7:00-9:00PM. To LIGHT A CANDLE, SIGN THE MEMORIAL REGISTER, consult THE GRIEF LIBRARY, or obtain FACILITY DIRECTIONS, go to www.hathawayfunerals.com. or please telephone 508/673-0781.
Donations Information
Memorial donations may be made to St. Thomas More Church, 386 Luther Ave., Somerset, MA 02726.
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