Sophie Szczurek Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Sophie Szczurek of Windham, Connecticut, who passed away on January 9, 2026 at the age of 101. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
As we bid adieu to Sophie's earthly form, let us not dwell on the void left in her wake, but rather celebrate the legacy of love and inspiration Sophie has bequeathed us. For though she may have departed from our sight, her spirit remains a timeless beacon, guiding loved ones through the labyrinth of life's journey.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Waclaw Szczurek and Mary Szczurek (Baran); and her brothers, Albert Szczurek and Edward Sczurek. She is survived by: her sister Rose Briggs of Lebanon; her niece Cynthia Shirshac of East Hampton; and her nephews, Edward Sczurek, Keith Sczurek, Robert Briggs and Thomas Briggs of Lebanon. She is also survived by several grandnieces, grandnephews, great-grandnieces and great-grandnephews.
