Maureen E. (Howes) Walusiak

Lincoln - Maureen E. (Howes) Walusiak, 78, of Lincoln, died Saturday, November 30, 2024 at Greenville Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, Smithfield. She was the beloved wife of John R. Walusiak to whom she had been married for fifty-six years.

Born in London, England, a daughter of the late Edward R. and Doris V. (Bailey) Howes, she had resided in Lincoln for the past forty-eight years.

Mrs. Walusiak was a teacher in the City of Woonsocket for many years before retiring. She was a graduate of Rhode Island College where she earned her Master's Degree in Education.

Maureen loved cooking big meals for her family, as well as doing crafts and puzzles with her grandchildren. Always an avid reader, she loved a good mystery, especially Agatha Christie, her favorite author. She loved watching Poirot on PBS, and snuggling up on the couch with her beloved dog, Elektra.

In addition to her husband, she is survived by two sons, Edward Walusiak of Lincoln, and Christopher Walusiak, and his wife Alida, of North Providence; one sister, Barbara Morrison of Scotland; and six grandchildren, Sienna Walusiak, Reese Walusiak, Grant Walusiak, Austin Walusiak, Desmond Walusiak and Beatrix Walusiak.

Her funeral will be held on Saturday, December 7, 2024 at 12:00 PM in Bellows Funeral Chapel, 160 River Road, Lincoln. Family and friends are invited, and may attend visiting hours prior to the service from 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory to the American Cancer Society, 931 Jefferson Boulevard, Suite 3004, Warwick, RI 02886, or the Alzheimer's Association, 245 Waterman Street, Suite 306, Providence, RI 02906 would be appreciated.  For directions or to leave a message of condolence, please visit www.bellowsfuneralchapel.com.

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