Dorothy Skwiot

Dorothy Raynock Skwiot, 76, of Kensington, died peacefully on Monday, August 2, 2010 at the Hospital of Central Connecticut. Born in Scranton, PA, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Julianna Kaczmarczyk Rejniak. She attended Scranton Schools and was a former New Britain resident before moving to Kensington in 1964. Dorothy was formerly employed as a lock assembler at Emhart, and was later employed as a supervisor at CCARC, retiring in 1999. She was a devoted member of Sacred Heart Church in East Berlin. Dorothy was an avid fisherwoman, a State Champion cake designer winning multi-year championships, and a member of the Polish Falcon Women's Travel Softball team that won the championship in 1949. Dorothy was an avid Red Sox Fan, and was proud to have given a birthday cake to Carl Yastremski following a Red Sox game. She was a devoted grandmother, and loved tag sales. Surviving are five children, Paul Skwiot and his wife Merian of Berlin, Maxine Skwiot and her companion Rick Wilson of New Britain, Karl Skwiot and his companion Diane Foel of Kensington, David Skwiot and his companion Tracey Holton of East Hampton, Noel Skwiot and his wife Mary-Ellen of West Hartford; ten grandchildren; two brothers, Edward Raynock of PA and Richard Raynock of NY; two sisters, Claire Radziwon of New Britain and Margaret Zukowski of Plainville; and many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by three brothers, Chester Raynock, Joseph Raynock, Walter Raynock, and three sisters, Anne Freystack, Stasia Forester, and Louise Theriault. Funeral services will be held on Friday at 9:00 AM at Erickson-Hansen Funeral Home, 411 S. Main St., New Britain followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 AM at Sacred Heart Church, East Berlin. Calling hours will be Thursday from 6-8 PM at the funeral home. Memorial donations may be made to Sacred Heart Church, 48 Cottage St., E. Berlin, CT 06023.