Elizabeth J. Kielbasinski

Elizabeth "Betty" (Yedziniak) Kielbasinski, 99, of Meriden, passed away peacefully, Thursday, November 5, 2026 at Mulberry Gardens in Plantsville culminating a life filled with faith, family, Polish culture, education, teaching, love, humor, and social connections. She was the loving wife of the late John C. Kielbasinski.

Elizabeth was born January 10, 1927, a daughter of the late Joseph Yedziniak and Leona (Raczkowski) Yedziniak and was a lifelong resident of Meriden. “Mrs. K” was a devoted teacher in Meriden’s elementary and middle school’s for over 45 years where she touched the lives of thousands of Meriden’s students. She was a lifelong parishioner of St. Stanislaus Church, member of the Meriden Conservation Committee, Parking Committee and volunteered her time in the St. Stanislaus School Library. She was as an avid and competitive Bingo player.

Elizabeth leaves to cherish her memory 5 loving children, Linda Cooney and her companion Frank Bassett, Karen Young, John Kiel and his companion Maureen Anderson, Janice Hylton and her husband Keith, and Joseph Kay and his wife Karin; her 9 cherished grandchildren Kyle, Patrick and Eryn Cooney, Adrienne Kiel, Meredith Gervais, Lauren Hyatt, Kristen Worton, Isabela and Natalia Kay; 9 great grandchildren Brayden, Brooke, Elliott, Hettie, Archer, Brady, Grayson, Liam and Bennett. She was predeceased by her sister Victoria Kopala, special companion Jack Satler, and many cherished relatives and dear friends.

Betty’s family would like to extend their heartfelt gratitude to Mulberry Gardens and the HHC Hospice staff for always providing skillful, tender, and loving care.

Elizabeth’s family will receive relatives and friends at the Meriden Memorial Funeral Home, 450 Broad St., Thursday, November 19, 2026, from 4 p.m. until 7 p.m. and Friday, November 20, 2026, from 9:45 a.m. until 10:45 a.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated, Friday, at 11 a.m. in St. Stanislaus Church, 82 Akron St., Meriden. Interment will follow in St. Stanislaus Cemetery. Betty always held a special place in her heart for the health, well-being, and future of children. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in her honor may be made to a local parochial school or to any charitable organization dedicated to improving the lives of children.