Dr. Edward L. Jawor, 68, of Raynham, MA formerly of Rochester, MA died Monday, April 11, 2016 at Good Samaritan Hospital, Brockton, MA after struggling for months with various health problems; his wife at his side. Born in Astoria, NY, he was the son of Edward T. Jawor and Mary Frances Fitzsimmons, both deceased. He graduated from Mater Christi High School in Astoria, NY. He then attended Manhattan College on academic and athletic scholarships, where he competed in the shot put and discus. He later earned his doctorate of education from Nova University. He was a lifelong educator and formerly the assistant principal at ORR and principal at Bristol-Warren Regional High School. In semi-retirement, he worked at Hiller Co. Inc. He was a loving and supportive husband to Clementine T. Jawor and they recently celebrated their 46th wedding anniversary. His children and grandchildren were his entire life; they simply could not have had a better father. He was always at their athletic and school activities and coached them in softball, baseball and track. His attendance and support meant the world to them. He loved his property in Rochester, MA, enjoyed fishing at Snippatuit pond, and watching wildlife from his deck. He was happiest when he was with his family and pets. He found great joy in having family dinners, especially with Chinese food and shrimp. When he took any time for himself, it was spent reading science fiction and fishing. He was a humble, compassionate, and charitable man. He is survived by his wife and three children; Edward and his wife Jane, John and his wife Sarah, and Tiffany and her husband Todd. He also leaves six grandchildren; Madelynne, Zachary, Isaac, Conrad, Jack and Josephine. His children will proudly keep his memory alive by sharing with the younger generation his humor, values and wisdom. He is also survived by his five siblings; Geraldine Lynch, Dennis Jawor, and John Jawor, all of the Villages in FL, Frances Moroney of MD, and Mary Steinberg of Long Island, NY. His impact on the lives of his family and all who knew him is beyond measure.
His Funeral will be held on Friday, April 15th at 8:45 AM from the Saunders-Dwyer Mattapoisett Home For Funerals, 50 County Rd. (Rt. 6), followed by his Funeral Mass at St. Patrick’s Church in W Wareham at 10 AM. Burial will follow in St. Patrick’s Cemetery. Visiting hours will be on Thursday, April 14th from 5-8 PM.
I had the pleasure of working with Dr. Jawor at the Bristol-Warren Regional High School. I taught English to very difficult classes and Dr. Jawor was extremely supportive of me ,always encouraged me to keep going and was a very kind and compassionate evaluator. I knew him to be a kind,compassionate man and a very good leader of our school. Dr. Jawor took on a difficult situation and led courageously ,intelligently and determinedly.He will always remain in my mind and prayers as a fine educator and knowledgeable gentleman. I extend my deepest sympathies to his family and imagine their loss to be great. May Dr. Jawor rest in peace.