Frances Ann Zayas Drozdowski, 84, of Stratford, the widow of the late Frank Drozdowski, died peacefully, September 12.

Her beloved daughters and their spouses, Lynn and Norman Nagy of Newtown, Janet and Jeff Tomlin of Swanzey, N.H., and Sue Ortiz of Stratford; seven grandchildren, Ginger Jenne, Alissa Johnson, Benjamin Nagy, Jill and Jennifer Tomlin, Krysta and Ricky Ortiz; and two nieces survive Mrs Drozdowski. She was the last surviving sibling of six.

Mrs Drozdowski was a former secretary of General Electric, then a stay at home mom to care for her daughters.

Though hearing impaired at a very young age, she mastered the art of reading lips. She loved to play the organ and do crafting. Those who knew her spoke of her as a kind-hearted and gracious person. She will also be remembered for her small acts of kindness, as her ways of showing love to all.

Friends may greet the family Tuesday, September 16, from 9 to 10:30 am, in the Adzima Funeral Home, 50 Paradise Green Place, Stratford. Prayers will be at 10:30 am. Interment will be in Union Cemetery, Easton.

Those desiring may make memorial donations to Connecticut Hospice, 100 Double Beach Road, Branford CT 06405.

To make an online condolence visit www.adzimafuneralhome.com.