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GOULD, Helen Cynthia
Helen Cynthia Gould, age 79, of Madison, formerly of Vernon, and South Weymouth, MA passed away peacefully on August 18, 2012. Helen was born in Worcester, MA on June 1, 1933 to the late Mabel (Pirpos) and Thomas Kiakis. Besides her parents, she was predeceased by her lifelong companion Kenneth Gould. She is survived by her daughters Nancy Karas and her husband David of Madison, and Carolyn Barlow and her husband Jim of Darien; sister Rita Dudziak of Natick, MA, brothers Harry and Jim Kiakis of Laguna Beach, CA; grandchildren Emily, Matthew, and Nell Karas, and Amanda, Alex, and Samantha Barlow. Helen graduated from Clark University in Worcester, MA with a Bachelors Degree in English. She worked for many years at McEvoy Travel in Worcester, MA and Catholic Family Services in Hartford.
A funeral service will take place on Thursday, August 23, 2012 at 1 p.m. at St. George Greek Orthodox Cathedral in Hartford, CT followed by a reception immediately after. Interment will be private. Swan Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. www.swanfuneralhomemadison.com. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Parkinson's Disease Foundation, 1359 Broadway, Suite 1509, New York, NY 10018, or online at www.pdf.org.
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Claudette Buckley
August 23, 2012
I've missed having Helen next door these past few years. It was a privilege to have known such a fine woman and to have been of service to her. I loved her wry wit and her spunk. I can't help but think that she is smiling right now, her body finally free of pain and distress. My thoughts are with you, Nancy and Carolyn, and with your families. May the happy memories you shared with your mom soothe the ache that you undoubtedly feel at this time. How great will be your joy when you are reunited with her one day!
Darleen Capson
August 23, 2012
Your Mom--a kind, sweet Lady. We became friends through Claudette and I quickly grew to love her. May God bless you and your family with peace and the knowledge that you will be reunited. With love and heartfelt sympathy, Darleen Capson
Peggy and Phil Steiner
August 22, 2012
Nancy - Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family on your mother's passing. What a long journey she had. Our faith assures us that she is now at peace and without distress. I hope this will be a source of comfort to you, David, Emily, Matthew and Nell at this very sad time.
August 21, 2012
Our thoughts and prayers are with Helen's family. We are so sorry to hear of her passing. Fondly, Roxanne and Dan Ward
August 21, 2012
It was with sadness that I heard of Helen's death. Helen was a colleague many years ago when I was Director of Catholic Charities in Hartford. Fond memories flood back. She was a dedicated and hard working professional with a great wit and sincere empathy for those we served.She was always so proud of her daughters. May she rest in peace and my heartfelt condolances to all in her family! Patrick Johnson
August 21, 2012
to a fellow beachnik-one of the 3 muskateers-i will never forget you and the fun times you, jan, and i shared-i loved you-----iris golden
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