Obituary of Catherine Nieski

Catherine Aase Nieski, age 70, passed peacefully yet unexpectedly at her home in Woodstock, CT. on Thursday, September 12, 2024. Catherine, daughter of the late Olaf Aase and Catherine (Owens) Aase, was born August 3, 1954, in Brooklyn, NY. Catherine was married to Martin Nieski for over twenty-five years. Together they owned Marty's Liquors in Dudley, MA. They later settled into their farm in Woodstock, CT. They brought out the best in each other while supporting their individual endeavors. She was deeply devoted to her community always offering a helping hand and serving as a guiding light to those around her. She was a nurse for over twenty years, eventually retiring from UMASS. She celebrated thirty-seven blissful years of sobriety while being active in the AA community. Catherines passion in sharing her profound understanding of living in the moment and through the heart benefited every life she touched. She lived for and through her grandchildren and her great grandchild, finding immense joy and purpose in their lives. Catherine is survived by daughters, Karen Eisen, Donna, her husband Robert Puchalski Jr., Marjorie, her husband Michael Gardner Jr.; step son, Matthew Nieski; grandchildren, Ian, Gabe, and Jameson Landry, Marina Szydlik, Stella, Audrey, and Robert III Puchalski, Hunter and Delaney Anderson, Henry and Mable Gardner; great grandchild Callum Landry; and siblings, Eileen Bakos, Richard Aase, Mary Aase, Patricia and her husband Michael Dumpert. A celebration of life will be held on October 13th at twelve noon at their family home located at 485 Barlow Cemetery Rd., Woodstock, CT. Online guestbook is available at www.bartelfuneralhome.com. Bartel Funeral Home & Chapel 33 Schofield Avenue Dudley is assisting the family with arrangements,