Veronica Mary Murdza, 73, of Fort Myers FL, and formerly of Enfield & Somers, CT entered into eternal life on Friday Sept. 30, 2016 at her home, surrounded by her loving family, after a courageous battle with cancer. She was the beloved wife of 52 years to Edwin Murdza. Born on May 10, 1943 in Baie Verte, Newfoundland Canada, she was the daughter of the late Leo Shea and Catherine (Aylward) Shea. She resided in Enfield for many years before moving to Florida. Prior to retiring she was employed as a waitress for Figaro’s Restaurant for 25 years. Veronica loved spending time with her grandkids, playing bingo, trips back to Newfoundland, many Caribbean cruises and frequenting the casino to play the slot machines. She always enjoyed having family and friends around and loved reminding them of how much she loved them all.
Besides her husband Edwin Murdza she is survived by her three children, son Edwin of Cape Coral FL, son John and his wife Lisa of Cape Coral FL, daughter Katherine Smith and her husband Robert of Enfield, CT; grandchildren, Justin & Kyle Murdza of Cape Coral, FL, and Rebecca & Tyler Smith of Enfield, CT. Veronica leaves behind many loving brothers and sisters: Bet Lewins of Mount Pearl, NL, Bill (Jean) Shea of Fleur De Lys, NL, Shirley (Steve) Godsmark of Fleur De Lys, NL, Jimmy ( Doreen) Shea of Fleur De Lys, NL, Myrtle (Pat) Dempsey of Port Hardy, BC, Angus (Rose) Shea of Fleur De Lys, NL, Stachie (Junior) Shea of Innisfil, ON, and sister-in-law Linda Shea of Warburg, AL, along with several nieces, nephews, other family members, and many, many friends. She was predeceased by sister: Anne, Jenny Power, and Cathy, brother: Leo Shea, and brother’s-in-law: Tony Lewins and Jack Power.
Relatives and friends may gather with her family during calling hours on Friday Oct. 7, 2016 from 4:00 pm to 7:00pm at Browne Memorial Funeral Chapels, 43 Shaker Rd. Enfield, CT. Funeral services will take place on Saturday Oct. 8, 2016 with family and friends meeting at All Saints Church, Somersville, CT for a Mass of Christian Burial to be celebrated at 10:00am. Interment will follow in Mt. Saint Benedicts Cemetery, Bloomfield, CT.