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Helene Welch Obituary

Helene S. Welch, 76, of the Hazardville section of Enfield, beloved widow of Robert W. Welch Jr., entered into eternal rest Sunday, Dec. 8, 2013, at her home surrounded by her loving family.

Helene was born Nov. 12, 1937, in Springfield, Mass., daughter of the late Joseph and Sarah (Szoka) Skowronski, and was raised in Suffield. Helene was married to her beloved husband, Bob, on Oct. 29, 1960, and lived in Hazardville since her marriage. She was employed by the town of Enfield as a secretary for several years and was a devoted communicant of Holy Family Church. Helene enjoyed traveling the Caribbean with her husband, Bob, especially the Dominican Republic.

Helene is survived by her two sons, Robert W. Welch III and his wife, Joann, of Ellington and James P. Welch of Enfield; her cherished grandchildren, Abby M. and Alyssa M. Welch; her brother, Joseph Skowronski and his wife, Elsie, of Tucson, Ariz.; her special friend, Michelle Wright and her children, René and Charlene; and her extended family and friends.

A funeral procession will form Friday, Dec. 13, 2013, at 9 a.m. at the Leete-Stevens Enfield Chapels, 61 South Road, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. at Holy Family Church. Burial will be in St. Bernard Cemetery in Hazardville.

Visiting hours at the Leete-Stevens Enfield Chapels will be Thursday, Dec. 12, 2013, from 4 to 7 p.m.

Memorial donations in Helene's memory may be made to Holy Family Church, 23 Simon Road, Enfield, CT 06082.

For information and directions, visit

www.leetestevens.com

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Journal Inquirer from Dec. 10 to Dec. 14, 2013.

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Karyn Szoka

December 14, 2013

Your Mom now lives a peaceful life. I will always remember her smile and laugh. She would want you both to move on and live your life to the fullest, it's hard, but you can do it, it's your time now.

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