Marie L. (Hoar) Kowalsky, age 89 of Glastonbury, formerly of Bolton, beloved wife of 58 years to the late Charles W. Kowalsky, passed away peacefully on Thursday December 4, 2014 at her home with her family at her side.
Marie was born on August 23, 1925 in Waterbury, daughter of the late Harry L. and Rosine (Guerin) Hoar. She was employed for several years as a machinist at Pratt & Whitney Aircraft, and later was employed by Projects Incorporated for over 39 years before retiring as a supervisor in 1999. Marie attended Redeemer Lutheran Church in Lebanon and enjoyed gardening, tending to her flowers, and spending time with her children, grandchildren, and their families.
She is survived by two daughters and sons-in-law, Ellen and Richard Viele of Hebron, and Darlene and Kris Sines of Bolton; two grandsons, Richard Viele of Portland, and Joseph Viele and his wife Lisa of Lebanon; four great-grandchildren, Ruthie, Britney, Aimee and Kimee. Marie also leaves her sister, Charlotte Swanson and her husband John of Interlaken, NY, her brother, Willis Hoar and his wife Pat of Tolleson, AZ, and numerous nieces, nephews, and their families. In addition to her husband and parents Marie was predeceased by her son, Charles W. Kowalsky III, and three brothers, Harold, Clarence and Warren Hoar.
Calling hours will be held Sunday, Dec. 7, from 2 pm to 4 pm at the Holmes Funeral Home, 400 Main Street, Manchester. A graveside service will be held Monday, Dec. 8, at 11:00 am in the Bolton Center Cemetery, Hebron Road, Bolton. Memorial contributions may be made to a charity of the donor's choice. To leave an online condolence for her family please visit
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Visitation DetailsSunday, December 7th, 2014 2:00pm - 4:00pmService DetailsMonday, December 8th, 2014 11:00am, Bolton Center Cemetery
Interment DetailsBolton Center Cemetery