CONTACT US | OBITUARIES | IMMEDIATE NEED: (860) 643-1222
Tribute Wall
Plant a tree in memory of Christine
An environmentally friendly option
Provide comfort for the family by sending flowers or planting a tree in memory of Christine Jaworski.
Guaranteed hand delivery by a local florist
Loading...
d
The family of Christine Jaworski uploaded a photo
Thursday, January 25, 2018
/tribute-images/1255/Ultra/Christine-Jaworski.jpg
Please wait
d
The family of Christine Jaworski uploaded a photo
Thursday, January 25, 2018
/tribute-images/1249/Ultra/Christine-Jaworski.jpg
Please wait
d
The family of Christine Jaworski uploaded a photo
Thursday, January 25, 2018
/tribute-images/1251/Ultra/Christine-Jaworski.jpg
Please wait
d
The family of Christine Jaworski uploaded a photo
Thursday, January 25, 2018
/tribute-images/1253/Ultra/Christine-Jaworski.jpg
Please wait
d
The family of Christine Jaworski uploaded a photo
Thursday, January 25, 2018
/tribute-images/1241/Ultra/Christine-Jaworski.jpg
Please wait
d
The family of Christine Jaworski uploaded a photo
Thursday, January 25, 2018
/tribute-images/1245/Ultra/Christine-Jaworski.jpg
Please wait
d
The family of Christine Jaworski uploaded a photo
Thursday, January 25, 2018
/tribute-images/1243/Ultra/Christine-Jaworski.jpg
Please wait
d
The family of Christine Jaworski uploaded a photo
Thursday, January 25, 2018
/tribute-images/1247/Ultra/Christine-Jaworski.jpg
Please wait
d
The family of Christine Jaworski uploaded a photo
Thursday, January 25, 2018
/tribute-images/1238/Ultra/Christine-Jaworski.jpg
Please wait
d
The family of Christine Jaworski uploaded a photo
Thursday, January 25, 2018
/tribute-images/1236/Ultra/Christine-Jaworski.jpg
Please wait
d
The family of Christine Jaworski uploaded a photo
Thursday, January 25, 2018
/tribute-images/1257/Ultra/Christine-Jaworski.jpg
Please wait
d
The family of Christine Jaworski uploaded a photo
Thursday, January 25, 2018
/tribute-images/1240/Ultra/Christine-Jaworski.jpg
Please wait
d
The family of Christine Jaworski uploaded a photo
Thursday, January 25, 2018
/tribute-images/1242/Ultra/Christine-Jaworski.jpg
Please wait
d
The family of Christine Jaworski uploaded a photo
Thursday, January 25, 2018
/tribute-images/1244/Ultra/Christine-Jaworski.jpg
Please wait
d
The family of Christine Jaworski uploaded a photo
Thursday, January 25, 2018
/tribute-images/1256/Ultra/Christine-Jaworski.jpg
Please wait
d
The family of Christine Jaworski uploaded a photo
Thursday, January 25, 2018
/tribute-images/1258/Ultra/Christine-Jaworski.jpg
Please wait
d
The family of Christine Jaworski uploaded a photo
Thursday, January 25, 2018
/tribute-images/1252/Ultra/Christine-Jaworski.jpg
Please wait
d
The family of Christine Jaworski uploaded a photo
Thursday, January 25, 2018
/tribute-images/1254/Ultra/Christine-Jaworski.jpg
Please wait
d
The family of Christine Jaworski uploaded a photo
Thursday, January 25, 2018
/tribute-images/1239/Ultra/Christine-Jaworski.jpg
Please wait
d
The family of Christine Jaworski uploaded a photo
Thursday, January 25, 2018
/tribute-images/1246/Ultra/Christine-Jaworski.jpg
Please wait
d
The family of Christine Jaworski uploaded a photo
Thursday, January 25, 2018
/tribute-images/1250/Ultra/Christine-Jaworski.jpg
Please wait
d
The family of Christine Jaworski uploaded a photo
Thursday, January 25, 2018
/tribute-images/1248/Ultra/Christine-Jaworski.jpg
Please wait
d
The family of Christine Jaworski uploaded a photo
Thursday, January 25, 2018
/tribute-images/1237/Ultra/Christine-Jaworski.jpg
Please wait
J
The family of Christine Jaworski uploaded a photo
Thursday, January 25, 2018
/tribute-images/1235/Ultra/Christine-Jaworski.jpg
Please wait
M
Michelle Lapides posted a condolence
Sunday, January 27, 2013
Dearest Marge & Walter,
So many memories from growing up with you: Clyde the hound; the Myna bird; the railroad tracks; spaghetti; the gorgeous blk textured sofa; Kevin's hand-made egg tempura paints; Mike the wrestling champ; Aileen, small but utterly unconquerable; Marge's glamourous chiffon hand-me down gowns; Grannie Reynolds; the rope swing; the rose bushes w/beetles; that giant garage; the beautiful house on Lamplighter; that magenta colored rhododendron; the white piano; the birth of Dan, his baptism, and first communion; your family trip to Ireland; Aileen's wonderful pool parties; treasured phone conversations with Marge; Walter's exquisite craftsmanship and building skills..... Most of all, your enduring love, friendship, familial loyalty, great humor, and excellent example of what two great human beings are. I love you so much, thank you, Christine.
M
Michelle Lapides posted a condolence
Sunday, January 27, 2013
Let me tell you about two incidents in Christine's early childhood that gave us an insight as to what kind of person she was going to be. First, we were vacationing at a RI beach. Christine was about 5 years old and she was walking into the surf with her bucket and shovel. A little wave came up and slapped her face. She straightened up and said "Don't!" Well, she spent her whole life saying "Don't" to the waves. She was fiercely independent and defied all authority. She was a handful to raise. She declined all suggestions and advice - she wanted to do it her way. As she was trapped in the coils of her illness in her final years, her siblings offered her help, advice, suggestions, but she kept saying No to the waves. But they persevered to the end, and Christine could not have had more loving, caring siblings that Michelle, Grace and Tony. The second incident also occurred when she was about 5 years old. We played a game when giving the girls baths. We said a letter of the alphabet, and they said a word that started with that letter. A "apple", B "baby", that kind of stuff. One day, I gave Christine the letter "T", and she said "Tchaikovsky". Imagine, 5 years old! Well, that told us she was some kind of special person! She was a brilliant student, and this carried over into her career when she created brilliant artistic designs. She lived for the arts. She was kind and caring - never missed a wedding, birthday party, or hospital bedside. So, as we gather today to mourn our premature loss of Christine, I recall the words of Queen Elizabeth a few years ago - "Sorrow is the price we pay for Love".
A
Aileen Reuber posted a condolence
Sunday, January 27, 2013
You have been there my entire life and it's hard to imagine a life without you in it. When I think of you, I think of family. You were always there - the sad and the happy - to support and to celebrate. Your special way of bringing happiness and fun when you entered a room - your unique energy! And I will never forget your amazing dancing skills. You will be greatly missed - our family gatherings will never be the same.
Thank you for wonderful memories - Barbies, dress ups, Sunday afternoon kickball and sleep overs. And let's not forget fabulous jewerly. I will forever cherish my wedding band knowing espeically it's tie to family and your incredible talent.
I wish you much peace and know that you are and have been truly loved.
Aileen
J
Julia Czarnecki posted a condolence
Friday, January 25, 2013
Christine was always so excited about our family parties. She would respond "I will be there!!" before I could even finish inviting her. She was usually first to arrive, last to leave, and exuded an excitement that permeated all the guests. Her sincere interest in what was happening in everyones lives, her joy for every detail of her surroundings, and her lively conversation made every party successful and every guest feel special.
G
Grace Ericson posted a condolence
Wednesday, January 23, 2013
One of my fondest memories of Christine was attending the bead show with her when I was 13 or 14. I liked to make jewelry so she invited me to come along. Seeing her reaction to all the beads, bobbles, and jewels was more entertaining than the show itself. She was beyond kid in a candy store excited. I've never seen an adult so excited over...well, anything! But that was Christine, passionate and exuberant! I will miss her very dearly but remember her every time I wear her jewels!!
M
Michelle (Jaworski) Lapides posted a condolence
Wednesday, January 23, 2013
I was So Lucky to have You as my Sister!
When I awaken, I ask myself is it peridot today or amethyst, coral or turquoise? And of course, I mean jewelry. Exquisite jewelry made by my beautiful sister who could make my heart's desire. A favorite past time of ours was to pour through Town and Country ads and dream up designs.
I remember long ago her desire and ambition to start her own jewelry business. She just could not work for anyone else! I was recently divorced, and asked her to make me a ring. But not just any ring. It was to be a thick gold band with 3 gemstones bezel set in an Italian style (with Christine as your sister you know the lingo!). That ring grew her business through word of mouth. I admired so much her guts to strike out on her own so boldly. It was wonderful to see so much of her handiwork on friends and families these past few days! Today this church is her jewelry box.
Christine was so exuberant, with a witty, intelligent spirit that made her the life of any gathering. Her shrieks of laughter were infectious. Her prose was beautiful and poetic - even a simple Hallmark card was transformed by her wit. She adored her cats Mr. Flash and then Precious Leo Kitty. She loved old movies and could recite factoids about just any movie at the drop of a hat. She became a serious birder, and would call me in excitement at the latest sighting from her window.
Home was everything to Christine. The fun she had searching antique stores and second hand shops for furniture. Every surface covered with sparkling glass that glistened in the sunlight. (I would hate to dust that every week!). So many mementos of family and her: old photos, spoons from Mom, metalsmithing projects from college, boxes of stones and pearls and beads, books, everything so carefully curated.
So many memories! Ice cream cones at Wickham Park, skating at Center Springs Park, her awesome apple and squash pie and eggplant parm and chiffon cake from our Mom's recipe, working on tobacco, weekends with our cousins, spaghetti dinners at Aunt Marjorie's, pudding in Nanny's pantry, Charles chips at picnics, going to East Beach with her and Tony, lots of dinners and brunches she threw. Most of all I will miss just being able to call and talk; we would often talk about God, faith, science and religion. I am pretty certain that right now she is having an animated conversation with God, and she is listening to Christine (because, you know, God is a woman).
And, yes, Christine could be described as High Maintenance. Her spirit had an aching vulnerability that could just tear you apart. Her need to be reminded of her worth and value was infinite. I so wanted her to know just how special and loved she was! Just as a diamond has many facets to produce its glow, so did Christine's spirit have facets with a darkness that caused her to despair, and took her from us far too soon. But that was our Christine. The hole in my heart is large and deep because she left me too soon.
So embrace your family and friends. Fill your home with memories and mementos like Christine did. Wear Christine's Jewelry close to your heart forever. I love you dearly, Christine!
M
Martha Jaworski posted a condolence
Wednesday, January 23, 2013
When we were growing up, the cousins would often see each other at Grandma's house after church on
Sundays. We would hang out together. Grandma always had orange soda in the basement.
One Sunday, Christine and I were goofing off up in one of Grandma's upstairs bedrooms. I don't remember exactly what we were up to, but our actions resulted in damage to an item; I believe it was a window treatment or accessory of some sort. It was a first for me; you just didn't break things at Grandma's house.
My experience with events like this was to hide the evidence if at all possible; if not, the next best thing was to come up with a story to explain how this could have occurred that did not include actually admitting to any personal wrongdoing.
You can imagine my surprise when Christine promptly marched downstairs with the broken item and admitted to all, taking 100% of the blame! I was at a minimum 50% guilty. Why did she do this?
I never did speak up that day to take my share of the blame and always wished that I had; I do remember Christine's honesty and accountability more than 40 years later.
P
Phyllis Solomon Starr posted a condolence
Wednesday, January 23, 2013
our family remembers Christine well since she lived, while she was growing up, next door to my family homestead in Manchester. II lived with my husband and three children in Massachusetts, but frequently would come to Manchester, 19 Robert road and my children would play with the younger jaworski children...mainly grace and Anthony. I remember her being a wonderful big sister. When my parents died in the early 90s Christine came to one of their funerals and I remember her talking about her jewelry making...in fact I still have the business card she gave me. Please know that David and I send our sympathies to all the Jarorskis and only wish we had kept im touch more over the years. You are in our thoughts.
M
Melissa (Hilton) Sullivan posted a condolence
Wednesday, January 23, 2013
Dear Mr. Jaworski, Michelle, Grace, and AJ, I was shocked and greatly saddened to hear of Christine's passing. I have so many fond childhood memories of times spent at your homes on Green Hill and Pitkin Streets. Even as a child Christine, like her sisters, had an artistic soul and though it has been many years since I last saw her, I was glad to see that she was able to spend her life doing something that she not only excelled at, but that she also loved. My sincerest condolences, Melissa (Hilton) Sullivan
G
Grace Jaworski Parrow posted a condolence
Tuesday, January 22, 2013
I have spent a lot of time in the past month thinking about what words I could possibly find to capture my sister Christine on a printed page. Because in spite of the doctors' continuous efforts on her behalf, and their constant focus on the slim chance that she had, I knew in my heart that she was slowly slipping away.
But words fail me. Intelligent, brilliant, funny, talented, creative; these are some of the words that so many kind people have used to describe her in their comforting messages these past few days. And they are all true. But somehow they just don't seem enough. Because I can no more capture Christine's essence with words than I can capture water in my hands. She glistens and swirls and dances through my fingers.
Dancing. That is another word that keeps coming up in reference to Christine. I'm not a particularly good dancer. I do all right if I have pre-determined, choreographed steps that I can learn and follow. I can polka, or waltz, and I look pretty good when I'm dancing with my husband, Lenny. But that's only because he is leading, and I can follow. Left to my own devices I end up doing a run of the mill, side to side sort of number. It is timed well enough to the music, but it's nothing special. I'm too inhibited. When I die, no one will be talking about my dancing.
I have heard a lot about Christine's dancing in the past few days. Those of us who have ever seen her dance know why. Inhibited she was not. She was part whirling dervish, part wood nymph, all reckless abandon and joy. Christine didn't do things partway. She was all in. Her Barbies had custom made, cardboard kitchen appliances. She was a voracious reader. Even the smallest note from her was written with wit. She laughed too loud, talked too much at movies, was her own, personal conga line of one. The world needs people like her.
In our family gene pool, there is an abundance of IQ points and creativity at both ends, and Christine was well endowed. But there are other, darker things as well. She got those, too, and they took my precious sister away from me.
Christine was funny, and intelligent, and stubborn and talented and infuriating and beautiful, and I am going to miss her desperately. And I'm angry that we lost her so young. And I want some good to come of it, because I've been here before, and I don't ever want to be here again. So drink only because you are already happy; and if you are depressed go for a walk, buy some flowers, spend time with a child, see a doctor. Or dance, like nobody is watching.
W
Wanda Jaworski posted a condolence
Tuesday, January 22, 2013
Dear Christine, I will so miss you, cousin. I’m sorry I’ve been out of state in recent years and couldn’t be there for you. There’s so much I wish I had said to you when I had the chance. I so enjoyed our ice skating trips to the UCONN hockey rink. You were so kind and patient helping Jessica learn how to ice skate. And I know you must have had a few chuckles as you watched me, barely able to keep myself from falling, trying to support Jessica’s weight as well. It must have been quite a sight! The image I will always cherish was you skating, always ahead of me as there was no way I could keep up. Rhythmically swaying from side to side, with such incredible grace and beauty. Fast. Strong. Effortless. You were such an inspiration and Jessica and I pushed ourselves harder dreaming of someday being able to skate like you. Of course there are so many other memories, Sunday’s at grandma’s house, babysitting you and your sibs, the weddings, holidays, and other family gatherings. Your wit and humor made everyone around you laugh. And I always admired you for saying exactly what was on your mind. So refreshing and honest! Yet another source of inspiration.
J
Julia Czarnecki posted a condolence
Tuesday, January 22, 2013
Just a Little Bit More The next morning The sun rose Just like usual But there was a new shimmer On the snow-laden trees Just a little more sparkle A flash of her golden soul She was always Just a little bit more
D
Diane McAndrews posted a condolence
Monday, January 21, 2013
To my dear friend, Christine, you will be truly missed. Without exception, your patience with your customers and always doing all you could to please them, will forever be remembered. I know how patient you were because when I first met you, I was one of those customers who was often indecisive, yet you never made me feel frivolous or foolish. You said it should be fun, and you did make it fun. I thank you for that. I always think of you when I wear the beautiful rings, necklaces and earrings that you made for my mother and me. But besides your artistic talents, there were many other aspect of your personality that I truly admired as well. One of those aspects was your fabulous vocabulary and powers of verbal description. When describing a natural disaster (as Adam said) or a gemstone ring which was yet to be made, you would make that piece of jewelry come to life! Your precise and vivid description of color and texture were wonderful. Another quality so dear to your being was your absolute love of animals. You once telephoned me to come to your house on this particular day so my daughter and I could witness firsthand a baby bird leaving its nest. Your diligence in reading about and observing this species through your work window, allowed you to accurately predict, to the day, when this baby bird would take its maiden flight. We were thrilled not only to view this event in nature with you, but also because your joy in Nature was contagious! How fortunate we were that you shared this with us! Thank you. You were very sad when Leo died, but after a time, you found extreme pleasure by watching all the different birds and little critters who could now live safely in your yard! All creatures were special to you and I thank you for sharing that fondness with me. I am honored to be your friend and to have known you. Your honesty and goodness will inspire all who knew you.
M
Mary Steele posted a condolence
Monday, January 21, 2013
Christine, you'll be missed by all of us...your friends and customers. I thought you were the best goldsmith that I had ever met....and the most delightful friend...funny, busy, creative, and really talented. We will all miss you terribly..the lights in the bottle that were always on, the bead tray on the table and you laughing, working...that's what we will remember. Our bezel queen...we love you..Mary
L
Lenny Parrow posted a condolence
Saturday, January 19, 2013
When I first met Christine, I must say, it was like meeting the Tasmanian devil. Michele was having her family over to her apartment in Bristol Ct. so that they could all meet Graces new boyfriend. We were all there waiting for the arrival of Christine. When a knock came on the door, Christine had arrived, "I'm sorry I'm late, Hi Lenny, nice to meet you, I'm Christine, I'm not sure I can stay long, I just got my period and I'm not feeling too well, I'm not sure I can stay for dinner, We'll see how I feel, I really don't feel too well, I'm gonna go. Bye" and the door closed behind her. "That was Christine" Grace says to me as all her family smiled in agreement. And you know what? It was.
Over the years I learned to take a deep breath just before the arrival of Tia as she became known to us via my son Adam who could not say Auntie Christine. She loved being called Tia and took this as her business name. Because you see, when Tia arrived, you knew the energy level of the gathering had just shifted. Tia brought with her such an unbridled exuberance you could not help but to be swept up in it with her. She had an undeniable love for her family and cherished the times spent together.
We don't know what swept through her mind, except for what she told us. But you knew there was way more going on than she ever let out. She surrounded herself in her home with the most beautiful things, her home was like a museum. Many amazing, beautiful things to catch your eye at every turn. She so loved collecting beauty, but most of all creating beautiful things to amaze the eye. Her talent as a goldsmith personally touched all who knew her, and will continue to touch us in the years to come.
As I visited her in the hospital on her final day here, I couldn't help but wish for the Tia who lit up any occasion. She is gone way too fast.
"Hi I'm Christine, Nice to meet you, I'm not sure how long I'll stay, I have to go, Bye"
In case you missed her….That was Christine!
E
Edward Domas posted a condolence
Saturday, January 19, 2013
Sorry. I did the best I could. Loved her, fixed her house, cooked awesome grilled dinners, married her, planned to get old together. Now, not only is Christine gone. But also her annoying customers calling after 8pm, clients, friends and all of you. She was always honest to her customers. Something was always happening at home. The white barking rat in the back. People walking by. Activity on the campus. It is so lonely and quiet here. I cannot bear to come to the funeral. So distraught,, I would be 225lbs of crying and balling Lithuanian. Will forever miss all of you. Me
Share Your Memory of
Christine
Be the first to upload a memory!
Express your sympathies with a unique floral tribute
(860) 643-1222
John F Tierney Funeral Home
219 West Center Street
Manchester, CT 06040
Email: tierneyfuneralhome@hotmail.com