Mr. Walter F. Pawlowski

SOUTH ATTLEBORO — Walter F. Pawlowski, 93, of South Attleboro, passed away at the Oak Hill Nursing Center in Pawtucket, R.I, on Thursday, Dec. 21, 2017. He was the husband of Nancy (Medeiros) Pawlowski and former husband of Dorothy (Hess) Pawlowski.

Walter was born in Holbrook, on March 5, 1924. He was the beloved son of the late Arthur O. and Mildred (Fielding) Pawlowski.

Walter grew up In Holbrook and was a graduate of 1941 from Holbrook High School. After graduation, he bravely enlisted in the United States Navy. He was a proud veteran of both WWII and Korea. After the service, Walter attended the University of Connecticut, where he obtained his Bachelors of Science degree in Engineering (BSE).

After receiving his degree, Walter became a Registered Professional Engineer in Massachusetts and he also acquired his license to be a Construction Supervisor. With his impressive construction and engineering background, Walter became quite the inventor. To this day, he holds patents in the US, Canada, England, France, Italy, and Germany.

In 1972, Walter made his home in Attleboro. For years he was the attentive owner and operator of Vista Donuts in South Attleboro. Taking great pride in his business, he made quite the reputation for making some of the best donuts in the area.

Walter was very involved in many professional fraternal organizations. He was active in the Freemasons, being a past Master of Norfolk Union Lodge and also the Ezekiel Bates Lodge in Attleboro. He also was a member of the American Legion- Post 37 in Holbrook; the VFW- Post 9813 in Holbrook; the Wampanoag Rod & Gun Club in Seekonk; the Aleppo Temple in Wilmington, MA; and the Scottish Rite Valley of Boston.

Walter is survived by his cherished children, Sieglinde St. Germain of Florida, Gwendolyn Blanchette of Central Falls, Arthur Pawlowski of Rhode Island, , June Ferreira of Swansea, William Pawlowski of Raynham, and Alfred Pawlowski of South Attleboro; his grandchildren, great-grandchildren and also many friends, loyal customers, and extended family.

He was the father of the late Shirley Pawlowski and Mildred Mims and brother of the late Robert Pawlowski

Relatives and friends are invited to attend a visitation on Tuesday, January 2, from 4-7 p.m. in the Duffy-Poule Funeral Home, 20 Peck St. Attleboro.

A graveside service with military honors will be held on Wednesday, January 3, at 10 a.m. in the Holbrook Union Cemetery, Union Street, Holbrook.

In lieu of flowers, donations in can be made directly at www.gofundme.com/wfpawlowski