Stella F. Pomykato, age 100, died after a long and fulfilling life on Wednesday, February 9, 2022, at Colonial Poplin Nursing Facility in Fremont, NH. After living in Claremont, NH, for more than 70 years, she moved three years ago to be closer to her family. Stella was born in West Rutland, VT, on March 4, 1921, daughter of Frank and Marcianna Jakuboski, both Polish immigrants. She graduated from West Rutland High School, class of 1939, and continued her education at the Rutland Hospital School of Nursing in Rutland, Vt, graduating as a registered nurse in 1942.
Stella was first employed in Rutland as a private duty nurse before joining International Shoe, Claremont, as their Occupational Health Nurse. She then spent 25 years as the Health Nurse at Joy Manufacturing Company in Claremont before retiring in 1981.
Stella married John S. Pomykato, in West Rutland, VT, on October 26, 1946. They shared 55 years of marriage until his passing in 2001. “Babcia” and “Dziadzia” were both devoted to their family and their grandchildren. Throughout Stella’s life, her greatest joy was her family. Family gatherings were dear to her heart and brought her much happiness and she took great pride in their accomplishments. She also enjoyed spending time in West Rutland with her sister, Helen Tumielewicz, and her family until Helen passed away in 2009.
Stella was a communicant of St. Joseph’s Church. She was a devoted mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend. Stella is survived by her son Attorney John F. Pomykato and his wife Jennifer (Currier) Pomykato of Hampstead, NH. She also leaves behind her grandson Attorney John C. (Jay) Pomykato and wife Stephanie of Newton, NH, her granddaughter Allison MacFarland and husband Dr. Craig MacFarland, of Chester, NH, and her grandson Mark Pomykato and fiancée Jordan Haddadi of Park City, UT. Stella was blessed with four great-grandsons: John D. and Henry Pomykato, Jack and Bennett MacFarland and her namesake great-granddaughter, Stella MacFarland. They all will remember their “Babcia” with fond memories. Stella is also survived by several nieces and nephews.
Services are scheduled in Claremont, NH on Tuesday, February 15, 2022. Visiting hours will take place at 9:30-10:30am at Stringer Funeral Home. The funeral mass will follow at 11am at St. Joseph’s Church with interment at St Mary’s Cemetery. Following the services, family and friends are invited to gather at the Common Man Restaurant. In lieu of flowers, donations in Stella’s memory may be made to the charity of one’s choice.
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