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Frances Rudewicz Pitts, 97, passed away peacefully on Dec. 2 at Aaron Manor Nursing Center in Chester. She was born in Chester on Jan. 4, 1924, to Leon and Bertha Rudewicz. She was predeceased by her six brothers and three sisters. She was the devoted wife for 53 years of Robert Pitts, who passed away in December 1993.

She is survived by her daughter Barbara Lastowka and herhusband Joseph, son Steven and his wife Deanna, and son Robert and his wife Lindi. She also leaves six grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren, and daughter-in-law Jayne Griffin Mather, along with many loving in-laws, relatives, and friends.

She was a life-long resident of Chester, Deep River, and most recently Clinton. She enjoyed sewing, cooking, and especially visits with family and friends.

Her funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 7, at the First Congregational Church of Deep River, 1 Church Street in Deep River. Burial will be privately held by the family in Fountain Hill Cemetery in Deep River. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made in her name to Glenhaven Senior Living, 159 Glenwood Road, Clinton, CT 06413. To share a memory of Frances or send a condolence to her family, please visit www.rwwfh.com. Arrangements are in the care of the Robinson, Wright & Weymer Funeral Home in Centerbrook.