Virginia A. Bonnafe's Obituary
Lawrence – Virginia A. “Ginny” (Liss) Narushof Bonnafe, 92 of Lawrence, passed away on Monday, April 30, 2018 at Mary Immaculate Nursing Home in Lawrence, which was her truly warm and caring home for the last ten years. Prior to the nursing home she was a long time resident of Methuen. She was the beloved wife of the late Oliver W. Bonnafe, Jr.
Ginny was born in Lawrence on October 11, 1925, the daughter of Edward and Mary (Bryda) Liss. She graduated from Lawrence High School and worked in various administrative support positions with several local corporations. Later in her life, she received her dental assistant certificate through the Greater Lawrence Technical School in Andover and worked as a dental assistant. She was also played the piano socially and at area nursing homes.
Ginny was a very faith-filled woman, who attended Mass regularly at St. Monica’s Church. She was deeply devoted to her family. Ginny was also very close to her cats, who were like family to her. Ginny loved to dance and was particularly drawn to ballroom dancing, which she taught.
Virginia will be deeply missed by her daughter, Pamela Waksmonski of Londonderry, NH; her son-in-law, John Waksmonski of Londonderry, NH; 6 grandchildren, John “JD”, Mark, Paul, Lisa, and Karen Waksmonski and Keith Bonnafe; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. She is predeceased by her brother, Edward Liss Jr.
Family and friends will honor and celebrate Virginia’s life by gathering for her calling hours on Wednesday, May 2, 2018 from 4 – 7 PM at the Kenneth H. Pollard Funeral Home, 233 Lawrence Street, Methuen. Her Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday at 11 AM at St. Monica’s Church, 212 Lawrence Street, Methuen. Burial will follow at St. Mary/Immaculate Conception Cemetery in Lawrence.
Memorial contributions can be made to the MSPCA at Nevins Farm, 400 Broadway, Methuen, MA 01844. For directions and online guestbook, please visit www.pollardfuneralhome.com. The Kenneth H. Pollard Funeral Home is honored to serve the Bonnafe family.
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