Grace B. Kukucka

Grace (Branch) Kukucka, 91, widow of Andrew Kukucka of Andover, passed away on April 4, 2015 with great courage and dignity. Born in Southampton County, Virginia, on October 21, 1923, she was the daughter of Fenton and Lizzie Branch. She is survived by her children: Dana Covell and her husband Larry of Manchester, Steve Kukucka of Hebron, and another son W. K. Kukucka. She was also predeceased by her son, Andrew F. Kukucka, and her sister Rose. "Grandma K" was dearly loved by her grandchildren: Kevin and Stacey Covell, Angela and Rich Majowicz, Kristin and Jack Spear, David Kukucka, Drew and Lauren Kukucka, Dana Kukucka, Michael Kukucka, Daniel Kukucka, Brittney and Tim Reardon, and Julie Kukucka and her fianc Duane Pearce. She delighted in her 14 great-grandchildren: Nolan, Ethan, Gavin, Ryan, Anna, Grace, Alex, Nathan, Mather, Tye, Ben, James, Kyleigh and Hunter. She is also survived by her sister-in-law Susan Lebejko, many loving nieces, nephews, neighbors, friends and her very special and spoiled feline companion "Pretty Kitty". Grace was a Southern war bride, meeting and marrying Andy in Wakefield, VA in 1943 and moving "Up North" in 1946. In 1949, they returned to Virginia to manage her parents' farm. While in Virginia, she applied her bookkeeping skills at People's Department Store while being a mom and a true farmer's wife. She was known for her Southern fried chicken and apple pie. Moving back to Connecticut in 1961, she worked as a bookkeeper for Barker's Department Store until her retirement in 1978. She loved music and was a member of the Andover Congregational Church choir- never losing her distinctive Southern accent! Grace filled her yard with beautiful roses and peonies, while filling her home with love and support. Her pride, strength and dedication to her family will forever be remembered and cherished. Calling hours will be held at Holmes Funeral Home, 400 Main St. in Manchester, CT on Friday, April 10 from 6:00PM-8:00PM. A public graveside burial service will be held at Townsend Cemetery, Andover at a date and time to be announced. In lieu of flowers, donations in Grace's name may be sent to the Andover Congregation Church, 359 Route 6, PO Box 55, Andover, CT 06232 or to the Andover Volunteer Fire Department, 11 School Rd., Andover, CT 06232. To leave a message of condolence, please visit www.holmes-watkinsfuneralhomes.com

Visitation DetailsFriday, April 10th, 2015 6:00pm - 8:00pmInterment DetailsTownsend Cemetery