Grave of the Kiełczewski family
may the stones speak out.
Engraved on the tombstone are details of the lives of Magdalena and Jerzy, as well as the sign of the underground resistance against the Germans, PW = 'Poland fights on' and the nation's emblem, the White Eagle.
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Magdalena KIEŁCZEWSKA
born JAKLICZ
( 1928-1988 )
born JAKLICZ
( 1928-1988 )
Born in Warsaw, daughter of General Jaklicz. In 1940 at age 12, after the outbreak of war and under German occupation, she was in the scouting movement, taking part in resistance activities such as sabotage, transporting the underground press and hiding arms for delivery to resistance fighters. During the 1944 Warsaw Uprising she served as a courrier and in a nursing unit (AK). Was thrice wounded, and decorated for valour. After the fall of Warsaw, she was evacuated to a German camp in Pruszkow from which she escaped.
Was able to leave Poland in 1947, made her way to France and then to Canada in 1951. In Montreal married Dr. Jerzy Kielczewski, a dentist; they had four children: Krzysztof, Basia, Grazyna and Teresa. In 1960-1988, Magdalena (Magda) was active in community and educational work. Died at the age of 60, mourned by her husband and children.
Was able to leave Poland in 1947, made her way to France and then to Canada in 1951. In Montreal married Dr. Jerzy Kielczewski, a dentist; they had four children: Krzysztof, Basia, Grazyna and Teresa. In 1960-1988, Magdalena (Magda) was active in community and educational work. Died at the age of 60, mourned by her husband and children.