Amherst, Louise Wojtowicz, 95, passed away January 3, 2016 at the Center for Extended Care in Amherst. She was born in Holyoke, MA on Feb. 29, 1920, attended schools in Holyoke, and was a life long resident of Amherst. She is survived by her son, Richard, many nieces and nephews that she was extremely fond of, as well as many dear friends. She was predeceased by her husband, Edward, to whom she was married for almost 64 years. She was also predeceased by her sisters, Sidonia Ironside and Catherine Demski, as well as her brother, John Hlystek. She was a “stay at home” mom and homemaker who worked hard to provide family and friends delicious home cooked meals, desserts, and canned goods that were a result of her husband’s one acre bountiful garden. She knitted dozens of afghans, some of which adorned her home and many of which were cherished gifts given to family and friends. She was a loving, kind, humble person who will be missed by family, friends, and anyone who came to know her.

She was a member of St. Brigid’s Parish in Amherst.

The family wishes to thank the nursing staff and caring aides at the Center for Extended Care in Amherst for the high quality of care provided to Louise, as well as for the many acts of kindness and love shown to her. As the engraved, embedded stone at the front door of the nursing home reads; “Caring for people with God’s help,” Louise was a fortunate recipient of that special kind of care that led to her longevity.

Funeral services will be Thursday, January 7, 2016 at 9:00 AM from the Douglass Funeral Service, Amherst, with a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 AM at St. Brigid’s Church, Amherst. Burial will follow in St. Brigid’s Cemetery, Hadley. Calling hours will be Wednesday from 5 -7 PM at the Douglass Funeral Service.