Date of Service:
June 12, 2020
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Maria R. Pawlowski, age 65, of Vero Beach, passed away June 5th, 2020 at VNA Hospice House after a valiant fight with cancer.
In her final days she was surrounded by her immediate family and close friend Lucy.
Maria retired as Director of Housekeeping for Harbour’s Edge Retirement Community in Delray Beach, FL where she made many wonderful friends.
Maria was a beautiful, strong, kind, and generous woman who loved her family dearly.
She enjoyed traveling, especially to Poland, where she was born.
Maria liked to spend time at the beach, gardening. Her favorite hobby was shopping. Anyone who ever knew Maria will never forget her unique laugh.
Maria is survived by her loving husband, Jerzy Dorawa of Vero Beach, Her daughter and best friend through life, Ivonne Morkis and devoted son-in law Chris Morkis, both of Linden, N.J. Brother Waldemar Wlodarski of Palm Beach, FL, whom she shared a special bond with, caring sister Ela Noble of Fellsmere, FL., and two adored grandchildren, Rachel and Kevin Morkis of Linden, NJ, to whom she was a devoted loving grandmother.
Maria was of the Catholic Faith.
A Memorial Mass will be held on Friday, June 12, 2020 at noon at St. Helen Catholic Church, 2000 20th St, Vero Beach, FL 32960.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the following:
Comfort Project 360 at the cancer center of Saint Barnabas. https://www.rwjbh.org/saint-barnabas-medical-center/giving/comfort-project-360/give-to-comfort-project-360/
Or
St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN 38105. https://www.stjude.org/donate/donate-to-st-jude.html
Arrangements by Thomas S. Lowther Funeral Home & Crematory, Vero Beach.
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Judy Lemberg - Friend and nurse
June 10, 2020, 8:22 pm
So sorry for your loss. I feel grateful to have known Maria. Her memory will live on in little Lucy.Thank you so much. Judy
David Klugman
June 11, 2020, 1:52 pm
Deepest condolences from us all. We are so sorry for your loss. May her memory be as a blessing to you all. Remember……..she will always walk with you! The Klugman family and your loving staff
Karen and Wayne Tevlin - Aunt and Uncle if Ivonne and Chris Morkis
June 11, 2020, 7:42 pm
Our sincere condolences to you all. Maria will always be in our hearts. May our love and prayers bring you strength during this difficult time.
Lucyna Kopec - Friend
June 11, 2020, 7:43 pm
Goodbye my sweet friend ❤️ You will stay in my heart forever
John Garrett - Friend
June 12, 2020, 12:52 am
I am so sorry to hear this my prayers are with the family ❤
Georgette Skrobola - Neighbor and friend
June 12, 2020, 1:07 am
Maria was my neighbor in Delray, she was always very friendly and I always enjoyed our conversations. She fought hard but lost the battle but now she will forever be at peace. My deepest condolences to her family. ❤️
Maria Rosado
June 12, 2020, 10:08 am
I still can’t believe that you not here any more you are my best supervisor for many years at harbour’s edge you will stay in my heart for ever and ever ,,great woman ,great mother and grandmother I know that ,I never forget you love Maria
Sandra White - Friend
June 12, 2020, 12:49 pm
My darling sweet friend..My heart hurts for you and Jerzy. The world was a better place with you in it.
Joanne Loeb
June 12, 2020, 1:26 pm
Ivonne, Sending love to you and your family. Such a special mother/daughter bond – always with laughter and friendship and caring.. such a blessing.. You will carry your mom with you in your heart and with hopefully with lots of butterflies..
Keith Squires - Friend
June 12, 2020, 7:33 pm
Maria was such a beacon of light at work, she always had a bright smile and truly cared for those she worked with. I will forever cherish the memories we had at work, from her jokes, to her bright smile. I hope the family can feel solace in her memories and the mark she made in this world! Love your adopted son, Keith!
Brooke Scott - Co-Worker
June 13, 2020, 1:15 am
Maria was the most joyful, giggly, wonderful person. She always made me smile. Always. Her laugh was contagious. I’ll never forget her showing me videos of her precious granddaughter singing “Feliz Navidad”. She always wore adorable shoes. She was beautiful. And kind. And caring. She was a pleasure to work with and to laugh with and she was taken from us far too soon. I’ll always remember you, Maria. Such a special person with so much love to give. I’m lucky to have known her. I know she’s keeping everyone laughing and smiling in heaven just like she did here.
Patrick Hogan - Friend
June 13, 2020, 3:50 am
Maria was my partner in crime for 10 years at HE. We had such good times with the gang. She made me laugh everyday with her great sense of humor. We talked all the time about her family. Her grandchildren were her pride and joy. I’ll miss you – you’ll never be forgotten. Love you❤️
Dan Drake
June 13, 2020, 6:11 am
Ivone im so sorry, sending my condolences to you and your family. Always loved your mom.
Jacqueline Valdivia - BTF
June 30, 2020, 4:56 am
My dearest condolences my friend to you and your family. Your mother was a great woman who raised you to be a strong woman and I know you will pass it on to your own children. I wish she did had adopted me that way we would had “officially” been sisters but nonetheless we have a bond that no matter now much time passes or we don’t talk it is always there. I love you dearly my friend and will always be here for you. I saw a lady bug yesterday after we spoke and it remained in my home until today. I haven’t had one in my home in a very very long time. You know who it is and it brought a smile to my face. I love you always and your mom will always have a special place in my heart. She was very kind to me and I remember her special laugh and smile and her long ASS cigarettes she would smoke. What were they Benson & Hedges? I Love her and you very much ❤️