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We received some sad news this weekend. . .

Katy’s paternal grandmother Aleksandra (known to friends as “Olenka,” the diminutive of her name, and to her family as “Babcia,” which means “Grandma” in Polish) passed away this weekend in her home in Chojnice, Poland.

I was lucky enough to visit Babcia on two occasions. I remember her as a gracious hostess and a terrific cook. Although we couldn’t say a word to each other (I don’t know any Polish and she didn’t speak English), she managed to make me feel welcome in her home.

I also remember that she was a competitive Bridge player and even won a national championship. (Her championship plaque hung on her dining room wall and she proudly pointed it out to me while I was there.)

We were planning a family trip to Poland this summer to celebrate her 80th birthday.

She is survived by her son Andrzej, her daughter Alina, her daughter-in-law Ewa, and her granddaughters Katarzyna (Katy) and Agnieszka.

Katy and her family will be traveling to Chojnice for the funeral next week.

Babcia and Peebo - September, 2002

Babcia, Agnieska, and Andrzej - September, 2002

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Aleksandra Witkowska
1925 - 2005

posted by peebo on Monday, January 9th, 2006 at 4:36 pm
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