Obituary of Edna S. Czapla

Edna Sophie Czapla, 100, passed away on August 10, 2020 at Vero Health of Wilbraham.  She was born in Three Rivers on January 27, 1920 to Stephen and Julia Poliwolda Czapla. She was a communicant of Divine Mercy Parish. Edna was a life long caregiver to her parents and also worked for Cromwell Mills in Indian Orchard until they close. She retired from Sanderson McCleod in the 1980's and resided at Palmer Green Estates for many years. Besides being predeceased by her parents, Edna was predeceased by her brother Anthony of Orlando, Fl. in 2004, brother John in 2018 and most recently by her brother Joseph in 2019. She is survived by her loving nephews and nieces, Kathleen Persaud of Orlando, Fl., Father Bruce C. Czapla O.F.M. of Winsted, CT., Donna and husband Roger Pikul of Monson, Darlene and husband Robert Dewhurst of Belchertown, Luann Czapla of Ware and great nephews, Daniel Pikul and wife Scarlette of Monson and Dennis Pikul of New Mexico. She also leaves many cousins, friends and "adopted" nieces and nephews whom she loved dearly.  A calling hour will be held on Saturday, Aug. 15, 2020 from 8:30-9:30 am at Beers & Story Palmer Funeral Home.  Funeral Mass will be held at 10:00 a.m. at Divine Mercy Parish, followed by burial in St. Anne's cemetery. Donations in her name can be made to Divine Mercy Parish, P.O. Box 157, Three Rivers MA., 01080.