Maria Borsa

She was 93 years old, born on September 16, 1921, in Poland. She was married in 1942 to her husband, Alojzy, who predeceased her in 1974.

Maria lived in Poland during her early years, then in other parts of the world during and after WWII. She was a Polish American Veteran of that war. She finally settled in Norwich, CT, where she and her husband raised 3 children. In 2002 she moved to Pelham, NH where she resided with her son and daughter-in-law until 2012.

Maria worked as a highly skilled seamstress for John Meyer of Norwich until her retirement. She loved sewing, knitting, crocheting, and gardening, and spending time with her children and their families.

She is survived by her three children: son Andrew and his wife Rita, daughter Elizabeth, and daughter Barbara and her husband Bob. She is also survived by seven grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren.

Maria will be buried in Norwich, CT, beside her beloved husband on Tuesday, July 7th at 11am at St. Joseph Cemetery in Norwich, CT. A celebration of her life will be held in August at the Warde Health Center in Windham, NH.

Donations in Maria’s name can be made to Warde Health Center, 21 Searles Road, Windham, NH 03087

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