Viola Mae (Smith) Majka

Viola Mae (Smith) Majka, age 90, passed away on Saturday, October 12, 2019 at Quaboag Rehabilitation and Skilled Care Center, surrounded by her loving family.  She was born in North Brookfield in "the round house" on Rufus Putnam Road, daughter of the late Eugene and Roselle (Nye) Smith.  Viola was employed for many years as a switchboard operator at the former Monson Developmental Center, before her retirement.  Viola was a very kind, curious, and quick witted person with a great sense of humor.  She had a great imagination and was known for her infectious laugh.  Her greatest accomplishment was her family, and enjoyed every visit with them.  Viola is survived by her three loving sons:  Gene Majka and his wife Joan, Charles Majka and his wife JoAnn, and David Majka and his wife Angela, her loving daughter, Ann Saunders and her husband David, 7 granddaughters and 11 great-grandchildren.  Sadly she was pre-deceased by her beloved husband, Charles J. Majka in 2012.  There will be a Celebration of Life for Viola, on her 91st birthday, Saturday, November 2, 2019 from 9 - 11 AM at Cebula Funeral Home, 66 South Street, Ware, Massachusetts.  Memorial  Donations may be made to the Quaboag Rehabilitation & Skilled Care Center Activity Fund, 47 East Main St., West Brookfield, MA 01585.

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