Isabel H. (Smolenski) Drwila, 94

Posted By: David Fortier July 21, 2023

Isabel H. (Smolenski) Drwila, 94, widow of Joseph Drwila, was called peacefully home to God on Tuesday, July 18, after a long illness. Isabel was born in Bristol on Feb. 13, 1929, to the late Joseph and Mary Smolenski.

A lifelong resident of Bristol, she graduated from Bristol High School and soon became a loving wife and mother, as well as an accomplished seamstress. Isabel, a woman of strong faith, loved her family and home, and was happy to be able to remain living there until her passing.   

Isabel is survived by several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband: Joseph; her two children: Christine and Joey; her sister: Florence Smolenski; and brothers: Frank, Anthony and Al Smolenski.   

The family is sincerely grateful to her extraordinary friends and neighbors, Sherri and Keith, to her caregivers, and especially to Bristol Hospital Hospice, particularly her nurse, Katie, for their exceptional loving and compassionate care.  

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, July 28, at 11 a.m. at St. Gregory the Great Church, 235 Maltby St., Bristol. Burial will follow in St. Joseph Cemetery, Bristol. There are no calling hours. The family thanks Funk Funeral Home, for their wonderful care in making arrangements.

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