Lucille Kukucka

On March 5, 2012, Lucille (Rogers) Kukucka, 83, of Andover, CT entered into eternal peace after a yearlong illness surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Norwich, CT on June 27, 1928, to the late John & Marion (Hunter) Rogers. She attended Samuel Huntington School and was a proud alumnus of Norwich Free Academy, class of 1947. While attending high school, she helped with the war effort as a Civil Air Cadet with The Civil Air Patrol. On October 17, 1949, she married the love of her life, Charles Kukucka of Andover. They enjoyed 60 years together, raising their family before he passed away on January 27, 2010. As her children were growing up, she became active in many town groups including Mother's Club, Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts, The Nortons Childrens Fund, Andover Fire Dept. Women's Auxiliary and The Andover Seniors "Young At Heart" Club. Lucille enjoyed bowling, trips to the casinos and bus trips with the seniors. She loved opening her home to family and friends. She will be greatly missed by all who loved her. Lucille leaves her loving children Charles Henry Kukucka of Andover, Marie K. Meixell of Manchester, Diane Kukucka of Windham and Carol Kukucka of Andover. She also leaves her five adoring grandchildren Dale Kukucka of Westbrook, Wayne Kukucka and his wife Suzi of West Hartford, Gail Milliord and Michael Boyd, Zachary Milliord, all of Andover and Marlie Meixell of Manchester. She also leaves her great grandchildren whom she so loved, Lucille Elizabeth Kukucka of West Hartford and great grandson Milliord/Boyd (expectant) of Andover. She also leaves her sisters-in-law, Grace Kukucka (Andrew), Sue (Kukucka) Lebejko and Lucille Rogers (John); her god daughter Jill Rossing, numerous nieces and nephews, extended family members and special friends. Lucille was predeceased by her brothers and sisters Richard, John, Robert, Russell, Helen Choquette and Jane Ross. She was also predeceased by many brothers and sisters-in-law, nieces and nephews . The family would like to express their heart felt appreciation to the VNA East Hospice of Mansfield Center for their love and compassionate care of Lucille. In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to VNA East Hospice, 34 Ledgebrook Dr., Mansfield Center, CT 06250 or First Congregational Church of Andover, 359 Route 6, Andover, CT 06232. Lucille's family will receive relatives and friends on Saturday March 10th between 9:30am and 11:00am at Potter Funeral Home 456 Jackson St. (Rte. 195) Willimantic, with the funeral service beginning at 11:00am. Interment will then follow in Townsend Cemetery, Andover. For an online memorial guestbook and directions to the funeral home, please visit www.potterfuneralhome.com .