Obituary of Mary M. Labieniec

Mary Margaret (Tucciacarone) Hames Labieniec, of Berlin, died Tuesday night (Feb.25,2014) at an area convalescent home four days short of her 106th birthday. Born in New Britain, the daughter of the late Philip and Angelina (Elliot) Tucciacarone , she was the widow of David Hames and John Labieniec. She worked twenty five years at Landers, Frary & Clark and retired after nine years from General Electric in Plainville. She was a member of St. Paul's Church and will be remembered as a frequent customer at McDonald's in Berlin. She lived in the house that her second husband, John built in 1948 and drove her car until the age of 102. Mary was recognized on her 100th birthday by President George Bush, Governor Jodi Rell, Berlin Mayor Adam Salina, New Britain Mayor Timothy Stewart, Today Show's Willard Scott and Scot Haney. Mrs. Labieniec is survived by her daughter Lois Ustanowski of Kensington, her grandchildren Karen and her husband Mark Rackliffe of Meriden, Linda and her husband John Beaudoin of Berlin, Donna Conner of Berlin and April and Lisa; her great grandchildren Kris-Ann Race, Erin Kelly, Mitchell Conner and Michelle Conner and several great great grandchildren. Mary also leaves behind her neighbor Debra Carabillo who helped care for her; and whom she considered another grandchild. Funeral services will be held Saturday with a Mass of Christian Burial at 11:30 AM at St. Paul's Church, Kensington. Burial will be private. Visitation will be Saturday from 9:30 AM until the time of the Mass at the Farrell Funeral Home 110 Franklin Sq. New Britain. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Berlin Senior Center 33 Colonial Drive Kensington, CT 06037.