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NEW BRITAIN — Mary Frances (Platt) Markoski, 94 of New Britain, widow of Sylvester Markoski, entered into eternal rest March 4, 2021.
Mary was born Dec. 26, 1926, in Burtonwood, England; the daughter of the late Harry and Lucy (Grice) Platt. She immigrated to the U.S. in 1946 on The Queen Mary, and was proud to become an American citizen.
Mary was a loving and dedicated wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great-grandmother and friend. Mary enjoyed spending time with her family: especially playing dominos and hosting tea parties for her grandchildren. She was known for handing out $2 bills and rolls of pennies.
In addition to her parents, and husband; Mary was predeceased by her daughter, Theresa Masztal, two brothers John Platt and Derrick Platt, sister Anne “Nancy” Martin, and good friend and neighbor of 70 years Eileen G. Doucette.
She leaves son, Thomas J. Markoski (Deborah) of Burlington; five daughters, Patricia Maddocks (Earle) of Abington; Nancy Markoski of Plainville, Margaret Markoski of Plainville, Katherine Markoski of California, Elizabeth Veseskis (Marc) of Florida; bonus daughter, Doreen Tabor; brother, Les Platt (Diane) of Stafford; son-in-law Gerald Menard of Putnam; grandchildren and great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews; and a host of extended family and friends who will cherish her memory; including her youngest daughter, Judy, the Maltese dog. The Mass of Christian Burial was March 8 at St. Joseph’s Church with interment in St. Mary’s Cemetery, New Britain. Luddy-Peterson Funeral Home.
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