Obituary of Francis Kujawski

Francis Edward Kujawski, age 92, of Thompson, CT passed peacefully on Monday evening December 22, 2025 surrounded by the love of his family at UMass Memorial Hospital in Worcester. Frank was loved by and joined in marriage to Betty (Marshall-Milliard) Kujawski celebrating 45 years together. He leaves behind two sons Michael Kujawski and wife Melanie and Francis Kujawski and wife Jennifer. Stepson, Gary Milliard and wife Deborah. Daughters, Crystal Cepettelli and husband Mark and daughter Cheryl Kujawski and Fiancé John Taylor. And, Stepdaughter Patricia (Milliard) Veber and husband Gary; and stepdaughter, Bonnie Milliard. Frank was the son of the late Francis and Stacia (Stelmach) Kujawski of Webster MA, and a late sister Dolores David and her late husband Albert David and their children Kevin, James, and Patrice. Frank leaves behind his Grandchildren Jonathan Milliard, Benjamin Milliard, Keith Remillard, Amanda Bottone, Jennifer Gibeault, Devyn Fitch, Lynsey Poirier, Brook Kujawski, Julie Kujawski, Danielle Elliott, Savanna Kujawski, Troy Kujawski, Jason Baldwin,Nicholas Veber and Melissa Wilson. Blessed with the love of seventeen Great Grandchildren Frank is now joined in heaven holding hands with Julian Alabenese. After graduating from Bartlett High School Frank attended the University of Massachusetts at Amherst where he earned a Bachelor’s degree in Linguistics and Language Studies. Frank served in the US Air Force during the Korean war from 1952-1956. Earning the National Defense Medal, United Nations Service Medal, Korean Service Medal, Good Conduct Ribbon, and the Ambassador for Peace Medal and Guardian of Freedom Medal. A proud member of the North Grosvenordale VFW and American Legion, the Thompson Rod and Gun Club, and the TSKK. Frank retired from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts in 1990. His joys were spending time bird watching with his dogs, the Florida home, golfing, gardening, playing cards, hunting, and cooking amazing holiday feasts for his family. A warm and soft soul, always calm, always loved go now with God. The funeral will be held 11:00 am on Monday, December 29 at Bartel Funeral Home, 33 Schofield Avenue, Dudley, MA Calling hours will be Sunday, December 28 from 4 to 6 PM at Bartel Funeral Home, 33 Schofield Avenue, Dudley, MA. Military burial in the Spring at St. Joseph Garden of Peace. In lieu of flowers donations to Webster/Dudley Veteran Council C/O Veterans Home 4 Veterans Way Webster ,Ma. 01570