Emilia P. Jajko

Mrs. Emilia "Millie" (Piekos) Jajko, 89, of Wells Road, Cheshire, died Thursday morning, November 25, 2010, at Berkshire Medical Center in Pittsfield. She was born in Cheshire on September 20, 1921, a daughter of the late Jan and Karolina (Bulsa) Piekos, and attended local schools. Mrs. Jajko last worked as a cook and cafeteria manager for the Adams-Cheshire Regional School District from 1962 until her retirement in 1988. She also worked for many years assisting in running the family farm in Cheshire. She was a communicant of St. Mary of the Assumption Church, Cheshire. and was a member of the Cheshire Garden Club. She was a past member of several local farm associations. She was an avid gardener, and maintained extensive perennial gardens for many years. She enjoyed various crafts, reading, woodworking, and riding on her tractor. Her husband, Albert S. Jajko, whom she married on September 24, 1945, died on October 25, 1961. She is survived by 3 daughters, Jeannette Jajko of Lanesboro, Frances Wynn - King and her husband, Raymond, of Pittsfield, and Irene Frazier and her husband, Isaac, of Pittsfield; 1 son, Frederick Jajko and his wife, Teresa, of Cheshire; 1 brother, Frank Piekos of Cheshire; 3 Sisters, Marie Adamcek of Lancaster, PA, Sophie Gwozdz of Cheshire, and Victoria Zabawa of Southampton, MA; 8 Grandchildren, including Michael Wynn; Adam and Derick Jajko; Kendra Price, and Brendon, Jason and Matthew Frazier; 8 Great Grandchildren; her special friend and "gardener", Jim Sullivan of Lanesboro; and many nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews. She was predeceased by a granddaughter, Kelly Jajko-Rahilly; a son-in-law, Michael Wynn; and 7 brothers - Joseph, Stanley, Walter, John, Ted, Kasey and Henry Piekos. The funeral will be held on Tuesday, Nov. 30th, at 9:45 AM from the PACIOREK FUNERAL HOME, 13 Hoosac St. Adams, followed by a Liturgy of Christian Burial at 11:00 AM in St. Mary of the Assumption Church, Cheshire, celebrated by Rev. David Raymond, Pastor. Burial will follow in Cheshire Cemetery. Calling hours are Monday from 4 to 7 PM at the funeral home. Memorial donations may be made to the Cheshire Garden Club Scholarship Fund through the funeral home.

Emilia P. Jajko

September 20, 1921 - November 25, 2010