MARILYN POZNIAK

December 12, 2013

Marilyn ( Bakaj) Pozniak passed away at McLean's in Simsbury, Ct on December 12, 2013. She was born in January 1951 in Southington, Ct. and had resided in Kensington for many years and had attended local schools and graduated from Berlin High School Class of 1969. She was the daughter of the late Kazmer and Dorothy Bakaj and she married her soul mate Michael in 1980 and they lived in Unionville. Marilyn was employed by CT Community Care in Bristol for 28 plus wonderful years which is thanks to her CCCI family. Marilyn enjoyed camping,vacationing anywhere but particularly in the Caribbean Islands. Besides her husband Michael, Marilyn is survived by her son Greg Bendas Jr. of Unionville, her brother-in-law and his wife John and Jane Pozniak of Unionville, their children Sarah Pozniak of North Carolina and Dave Pozniak of Hartford, her brother- in- laws in England Steven Pozniak and Brian Carter and her two beloved cats Christopher and Bootsie. She also leaves behind her very good friends, Pat and Jim Baly members of the "Group"...Pat and Bill, Peg and Jim, Jeanne and Joanne. She will miss you all. Marilyn would like to thank Dr Shafer and Dr Nerenstone at Hartford Hospital and everyone else that she knew there. They were all so wonderful and they never gave up. Also thanks to Dr Penson in Boston for all his help. Her husband Michael would like to thank the staff at McLean's in Simsbury, Ct for all the care and compassion they showed Marilyn in her final days. In lieu of flowers make a donation to an animal shelter of the donor's choice, Helen and Harry Gray Cancer Center or Ct Community Care ILF Fund, 43 Enterprise Drive Bristol, Ct. 06010. There are no calling hours and burial will be at the convenience of the family. Venskunas Funeral Home 670 Stanley St New Britain, Ct is in charge of arrangements. To send online condolences please go to www.venskunasfuneralhome.com.