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Helen Dugas Obituary
She was born in New London, on March 31, 1931, the daughter of William and Julia (Wieczorek) Jesuck.
She was predeceased by her beloved husband, Raymond Dugas, in 1995, after 43 years of marriage.
She enjoyed doing plastic and canvas crafts and participated in many craft fairs, both in Connecticut and Florida. She also had a love of gardening.
She is survived by two daughters, Donna Fonda (Frank) and Ann McGurrin; sisters, Irene Holland and Donna Perkins; grandsons, Dennis Fonda, Steven Fonda (Deanna), Michael Fonda; granddaughter, Julie Ann McGurrin. She is also survived by several nieces and nephews.
She was predeceased by a sister, Frances Saunders.
The funeral service will be conducted at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 12, 2014, at the Thomas L. Neilan & Sons Funeral Home, 12 Ocean Ave., New London, with committal to follow in Jordan Cemetery, Waterford. Calling hours are from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, please make a donation in her name to Swim Across the Sound, 2800 Main St., Bridgeport, CT 06606.
Condolence messages may be left on Helen's memorial page at www.neilanfuneralhome.com.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for Helen Dugas
6 Entries
August 12, 2014
Donna and Ann, Our thoughts and prayers are with you and
your families. We will always remember what your Mother
did for us!
Nancy and Larry Madar and Families
August 12, 2014
Ann and Donna, Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your families. Your Mother was a wonderful person and was
always willing to help us with babysitting sick children!
Nancy and Larry Madar and Family
Dawn Cummings-Perkins and Family
August 11, 2014
Our thoughts and prayers are with you Donna, Ann and your families on the loss of your mom. She was such a good friend to my mom and neighbor to us in Monroe when we were kids. She will be missed.
Gail Hopkins
August 10, 2014
Our deepest condolences on the loss of your Mom.You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Gail and Greg
Allison/John Nazzaro
August 10, 2014
Donna and Family,
So sorry for the passing of your mother. May the wonderful memories help you thru the sad times. Hugs
Allison and John
My white rose for your Mum
Carole Bourne
August 10, 2014
Donna so sorry for your loss ,but rest assured your dear Mum is at peace
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