MARION SHIVOK

May 1, 1916 - March 19, 2005

Marion ( Baxer) Shivok 88, passed away on Saturday at home after a short illness with her loving sons at her side. She was the widow of Adam Shivok. Born in New Britain and was a graduate of New Britain High School. She was the daughter of the late Thomas and Rose (Yankauskas) Baxer. She retired from Emhart Mgf in 1980. A lifetime member of St Andrews Church she was active for over 80 years. Member of Ladies Guild over 50 years . She was Past President and Secretary for many years and worked on many committees. Also member of Rosary Society and was Secretary for many years of the Lithuanian Seniors where she planned many trips. She was also a member of New Britain Seniors and New Britain Council of Catholic Women and AARP of Newington. Marion was also a volunteer for the Red Cross bloodmobile. Her hobbies were to crotchet afghans. make cookies and send cards to shut ins. She traveled to Europe, Russia, Poland, Lithuania, Germany, Italy, France, Switzerland, Israel, Mexico,Canada and Jamaica. She is survived by two sons and a daughter in law A. Richard Shivok of New Britain and Leonard and Hannelare Shivok of Florida and her son in law Hank Miastkowski. Her daughter Barbara Miastkowski died in 2003. Also leaves 4 grandchildren 5 greatgrandchildren and 2 sister in laws Sallie Baxer of Winsted and Caroline Baxer of New Britain 23 nieces and nephews 44 great nieces and nephews and 7 great great nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by three brothers and three sisters. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday 9:15 from the Venskunas Funeral Home 670 Stanley St New Britain for a 10am Mass of Christian Burial at St Andrews Church. Burail will follow in the family plot at St Marys Cemetery. Calling hours will be on Tuesday from 5-8pm. Memorial donations may be made to St Andrews Church 396 Church St New Britain, Conn 06051. Visit us at www.venskunasfuneralhome.com for online condolences.