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Helen PAWENSKA Obituary

PAWENSKA - Helen A. (nee Barrett) June 9, 2016, beloved wife of 64 years with Chester "Chet" Pawenska; loving mother of Maureen (Michael) Gallagher, Karen (Jack) Rogowski and Laure (Alan) Bowman; grandmother of Matthew (Kristin), Andrew and Madeline Rogowski, Alena, Nate and Audrey Bowman and Kristin, Sean (Rochelle), Sarah, Joseph, Angela and Brendan Gallagher and Julie (Scott) Miller; great-grandmother of seven; sister of the late Frank (Mary Ann) Barrett and the late Shirley (Stephen) Pinkoski; also survived by several nieces and nephews. Family and friends may call Friday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the DIETRICH FUNERAL HOME, INC., 2480 Kensington Ave., Amherst. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Saturday at 10:30 AM at St. Gregory the Great Church, 200 St. Gregory Ct., Williamsville. Please assemble at church. Flowers gratefully declined. Memorials may be made to Mt. St. Mary Academy or Canisius College. On-line condolences at www.TheDietrichFuneralHome.com.
Published by Buffalo News on Jun. 10, 2016.

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June 16, 2016

From our family to yours, Prayers in your time of sorrow. Having just lost our mother and wife, we know how you feel. Keep the memories of a lovely lady. God Bless the Turner Family

Milt Northrop

June 13, 2016

Chet and family,
Condolences to you on your loss.

Milt Northrop

June 13, 2016

Chet and family,
Condolences on your loss.

June 13, 2016

Karen and family,

I am so sorry to hear of your mom's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you. god bless you all!
Cheryl Watkins Barone

Shirley Raybuck

June 12, 2016

Sad losing our dear friend. She wil reallllly be missed

Tom and Judy Dinan

June 11, 2016

Chet,
Judy and I were saddened to hear of Helen's passing. We enjoyed her company many times at the Canisius events in Naples. Our prayers are with you and Helen at this time

Fr. Fred Betti SJ

June 10, 2016

Chet, Karen, Jack, Matt, Andrew, Madeline and family,
Please accept the prayerful support of the Canisius high school community at this time of loss. Helen was always a wonderful presence at so many school events for many years. She will be remembered in prayers and Mass in our Chapel. Fr. Betti. SJ.

Michael Davis

June 10, 2016

Our deepest and most sincere sympathies to Chet and family. We will have Helen in our prayers.

June 10, 2016

Our deepest sympathies to you, Chester, and your entire family. We are keeping Helen, and all of you, in our prayers. We will miss our good friend.
Karen and Tom Rutkowski

June 10, 2016

Mo, Mike, and the entire family, my sincerest condolences. You're in my thoughts and prayers. God Bless...
Harry DeBan, NU '75

June 10, 2016

Dad, you and Mom did a splendid job! May God bless you, and her, forever.

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