"To the Lemeks:Deepest sympathy on the passing of your wonderful Mother. Hope your memories bring you much comfort.Dick Potenza"
In loving memory of
Laura I. Lemek-Strojny
December 22, 2018
Laura I. (Woodman) Lemek-Strojny, 91, of Chepachet, died Saturday, December 22, 2018 in the Philip HulitarInpatient Center, Providence. She was the wife of the late Matthew F. Lemek. Born in Milford, MA, she was the daughter of the late James and Laura (Corbett) Woodman.
Laura was an assembler at Uniroyal for 22 years, and also worked for Garelick Farms, and the Millipore Corporation. She was a member of the Glocester and Bellingham Senior Centers, and, was a chaplain for the New England Country Music Club. She was a parishioner at St Eugenes Church in Chepachet.
She leaves two sons, Richard Lemek and his wife Gail of Putnam, CT and David Lemek and his wife Debbie of Burillivlle; her daughter, Viola Robidoux of South Kingston; her daughter in law Maureen Lemek of Richmond: her sister Florence Matos of Milford, MA; 11 grandchildren; 13 great grandchildren. She was predeceased by three sons, Michael , Robert and Steven Lemek; six brothers, Joseph, Wilbur, Walter, Edward, Charles, and Henry Woodman; and her sister, Viola White. She was a beloved Aunt to all her many nieces and nephews
Nana was the Matriarch of the family, a very special person who most loved her family. She enjoyed all the family get togethers and vacations as well as the quality time she spent with her grandkids and great grandkids who range from age 2 to 44. She was a very generous person with her heart and time.
She enjoyed working on the family genealogy with her niece. She also enjoyed playing Cribbage where she is a member of the prestigious 29 Club. Laura loved to travel having enjoyed trips to Ireland and Greece among her favorites and also the rugged northwest on the coast of Oregon and Washington. Laura loved Country Music and being a member of the New England Country Music Club and participating in the weekly dances.
Her funeral will be held Friday, December 28, 2018 at 10:15 AM from the Holt Funeral Home, 510 So. Main St., Woonsocket, with a Mass of Christian Burial at 11:15 AM in St. John the Evangelist Church, 63 Church St., Slatersville. Burial will follow in the parish cemetery. Calling hours are Thursday, from 4-7 PM. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to a food bank of the donors choice or Hope Hospice, 1085 North Main St., Providence, RI 02904.
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"My sincere condolences. "
"There lived not, nor, I imagine there shall ever be, a more matriarchal, determined, resilient, loving, genuine, caring, sincere and beautiful woman than Laura. Her enormous pride in and of her family, love of life, and respect for all are qualities and ambitions that we should only, one day, even HOPE to even approach as she most certainly coined the phrase: ""Lead by example.""Laura's sharp, yet, still kind sense of humor, appreciation for what the good Lord had given her, (even through the countless setbacks and obstacles she encountered throughout her existence on this plane) speak volumes to not just the woman and lady that she ""was,"" but, much rather, the presence of her being that will forever continue, each and every day, as she shall REMAIN with us all, in heart, spirit, and mind, showing us the way forward, until the days of joyous reunification for us all.You, Laura Woodman Lemek-Strojny, have done more in one lifetime than virtually all could ever have even dreamt to have done, and, accomplished. No one on this earth could ever have asked for, or even imagined, a better mother, grandmother, daughter, aunt, wife, or friend than what you, without fail, perennially showed us all yourself to be.We shall forever love you, miss your physical presence, (until we meet again...) but, continuously carry your spirit, spunk, and love of life in each of our hearts every...single...day, as you have taught us all. By the way, on a personal note, please tell than cantankerous brother of yours, Walter, that I, David, am not ""fat,"" but rather, just ""big-boned!!!""""I know your lifeOn earth was troubledAnd only you could know the pain.You weren't afraid to face the devil,You were no stranger to the rain...Go rest high on that mountainGirl, your work on earth is done.Go to heaven a-shoutin'Love for the Father and the Son...Oh, how we cried the day you left usWe gathered round your grave to grieve.I wish I could see the angels facesWhen they hear your sweet voice sing...Go rest high on that mountainGirl, your work on earth is done.Go to heaven a-shoutin'Love for the Father and the Son."""
"David & Debbie...my deepest sympathies to you and your family. Xo"