Kelsey Anne Wojcik

Kelsey Anne Wojcik, of Colchester, passed away on January 24, 2023 at Hartford Hospital following a brief illness.  She was 29 years old.  Kelsey was born in Meriden on September 26, 1993.  She was the daughter of Chet Wojcik and Kendall Keaveny.  Kelsey worked at 99 Restaurant for many years before taking ill.  Kelsey was kindhearted, loving, quick witted, and tenacious. She had the most infectious laugh that you couldn’t help but laugh with her.  Her upbeat personality made for countless friendships that she shared and enjoyed over the years. Kelsey had a kind word for everyone, even complete strangers.  She wanted everyone to be happy and she went out of her way to make that happen.  She had a great love for all living things and being outdoors. She loved astrology, astronomy, poetry, board games, hiking, music, swimming and cooking.  Her favorite places were anywhere near water, especially the ocean.  She will be remembered as a loving daughter, an adoring sister to her brothers, and a friend unlike any other.  Her beautiful smile will live on in the hearts of all who knew her. Her loss will be mourned by many, especially her parents, Kendall Keaveny of Middletown and Chet Wojcik and his wife Becky of Tennessee; her brothers, Brandon Sinclair Matthews of Hartford and Evan Michael Wojcik of Middletown; a paternal grandparents, Maria and Jacek Bok of Maiden, NC; aunts and uncles, Liz Keaveny and Bob McCusick, Bart and Kathy Keaveny, Erik and Sharon Young, Evelyn and Andy Jachmiec; and many other wonderful extended family members and a host of special friends who stayed by her side through it all.  She was predeceased by her maternal grandparents, Bart Keaveny and Bonnie Jean (Williams) Keaveny, and a paternal grandfather, Chester Wojcik.  A celebration of Kelsey’s life will be held at the Aurora-McCarthy Funeral Home, 167 Old Hartford Rd., Colchester on Wednesday, February 1, 2023, beginning with calling hours from 4 – 6 pm, followed by a memorial service at 6 PM.  Burial will be private.  Donations in Kelsey’s memory may be made to the charity of one’s choice.  We are blessed and humbled by having Kelsey in our lives.  She was taken from us too young but she will live on in our hearts forever.  To share a memory or express a condolence to Kelsey’s family, please visit: www.auroramccarthyfuneralhome.com

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