Obituary for Gloria Tenerowicz (Taillefer)
Gloria Tenerowicz, of Enfield, CT, died peacefully on Saturday, June 11, 2022 at Suffield House, in Suffield, CT after a long and courageous battle with Alzheimer’s disease. Born on December 21, 1937 in Holyoke, MA, to Lilia (Plouffe) Taillefer and Ehylas Ulric Taillefer, and raised in Chicopee, MA, Gloria was a 1955 graduate of Chicopee High School. After graduation, she worked at American Bosch and later at Monsanto. Gloria was an avid golfer, and enjoyed going to the theater and museums, travel to New York City, vacations in Sunapee, NH, and especially spending time with her family and friends. For many years, she was a proud and devoted volunteer at the Enfield Food Shelf, work that she found deeply moving and rewarding.
She leaves her husband of 57 years, Peter Tenerowicz of Enfield, CT, a daughter, Lisa Tenerowicz (Robin Kelly) of Somerville, MA, a son, Mark Tenerowicz (Caitlin Mann), of Mattapoisett, MA, two granddaughters, Gates and Kate Tenerowicz, also of Mattapoisett, MA, her dear cousin Agnes Everson of South Hadley, MA and a number of nieces, nephews, and cousins. She was predeceased by her parents and her three siblings, Roger Taillefer, Doris (Taillefer) Sundburg, and Rene Taillefer.
Gloria’s family extends gratitude to the staff at Suffield House, especially Trish, Frank, and Courtney, and to the Masonic Care Hospice team for all the compassion, care, and support shown to our family and all the families whom they serve.
Calling hours will be held at the Browne Memorial Funeral Chapels, 43 Shaker Road, Enfield, CT on Tuesday, June 21, from 4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. A Mass of Christian burial will be held on Wednesday, June 22, 2022, beginning at 9 a.m. from Browne Memorial Chapels, followed by a Mass at 10 a.m. at Saint Martha’s Church, 214 Brainard Road, Enfield, Connecticut 06082. Burial will follow in St. Adalbert’s Cemetery,in Enfield. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the Enfield Food Shelf, Inc., P.O. Box 699, Enfield, CT 06083-0699.
She leaves her husband of 57 years, Peter Tenerowicz of Enfield, CT, a daughter, Lisa Tenerowicz (Robin Kelly) of Somerville, MA, a son, Mark Tenerowicz (Caitlin Mann), of Mattapoisett, MA, two granddaughters, Gates and Kate Tenerowicz, also of Mattapoisett, MA, her dear cousin Agnes Everson of South Hadley, MA and a number of nieces, nephews, and cousins. She was predeceased by her parents and her three siblings, Roger Taillefer, Doris (Taillefer) Sundburg, and Rene Taillefer.
Gloria’s family extends gratitude to the staff at Suffield House, especially Trish, Frank, and Courtney, and to the Masonic Care Hospice team for all the compassion, care, and support shown to our family and all the families whom they serve.
Calling hours will be held at the Browne Memorial Funeral Chapels, 43 Shaker Road, Enfield, CT on Tuesday, June 21, from 4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. A Mass of Christian burial will be held on Wednesday, June 22, 2022, beginning at 9 a.m. from Browne Memorial Chapels, followed by a Mass at 10 a.m. at Saint Martha’s Church, 214 Brainard Road, Enfield, Connecticut 06082. Burial will follow in St. Adalbert’s Cemetery,in Enfield. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the Enfield Food Shelf, Inc., P.O. Box 699, Enfield, CT 06083-0699.