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Helen DeCiantis Obituary
She is survived by children, Jonathan and Lauren DeCiantis, Matthew DeCiantis, Helen Chapin and Giuseppe Cassata, and Frank Clark Jr. and Jennifer DeCiantis; her six grandchildren; and her closest, beloved friend, Marcia Wade. Helen is also survived by her two sisters, Cicely Shoemaker and Alice Conger.
She was predeceased by her parents, David and Helen Conger, and her brother, David Conger.
Helen was a retired nurse working at Fairview Odd Fellows Home in Groton. She was a born caregiver who was loved by all. She truly had a gift for making people feel special. Helen was a person who never stopped learning. She loved trying new things whether it was a new recipe, a new craft, or a new adventure. Her main focus was always her family. Nothing made her happier than being a mother, grandmother, sister, and best friend.
She was a lifetime member of the Herb Society of America, The Stonington Garden Club, and St. Mark's Church in Mystic.
A service to celebrate Helen's life will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, April 4, at St. Mark's Church in Mystic. Burial will be private.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Odd Fellows Home, 235 Lestertown Road, Groton, CT 06340 or St. Mark's Church, 15 Pearl St., Mystic, CT 06355.
The Dinoto Funeral Home, 17 Pearl St., Mystic, is assisting the family.
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Kathy Brown
March 27, 2021
I remember Mrs DeCiantis taking care of us Brown kids occasionally when we were sick and couldn’t go to school (and my parents were both working). She was SO kind. RIP Mrs D. ❤
Cindy Griffin
April 10, 2013
To family and friends.... I was blessed to have had Helen as a coworker and friend. She taught me to be an advocate for my patients and for myself which is not always easy as a nurse. I will forever respect and think fondly of Helen.
Elizabeth Schramm
April 9, 2013
Sorry for your list.
Elizabeth Schramm
April 9, 2013
Sorry for your lost. I loved helping Helen when she came into the bank. She was a nice lady.
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Trish Banker
April 8, 2013
My deepest sympathy in your loss. Helen was a kind and caring nurse not only to my mom, but to all the residents in her care at Fairview. I am grateful for her compassion, I know she will be missed.
Carol Burdick
April 8, 2013
Marcia, sorry for your loss. She is safe in God's Hands and she will rest in peace until you meet her again in Heaven. God Bless her family. Just keep the good memories.
Always a friend
Carol Burdick
Yulonda Wilbur
April 8, 2013
To Helen's family I remembered working with Helen at Fairview a long time ago and she was always sweet and so nice. I am sorry for your loss.
Some of Helen's cookie recipes........
Maureen Gillen Lamb
April 7, 2013
Dear Jonathan, Helen, Matthew, and Clark,
Was sad to hear of your mom's passing. I remember fondly summers at the Cape (blueberry picking) and walks on the pammet. I will always remember the cookie baking marathons at Christmas. (I still make all her recipes after all these years). She was a very giving person, my condolensces.
Carol C. Thompson
April 6, 2013
Clark, family and friend,
I know that Helen as your mother, grandmother and friend will be missed, but memories of her will live on. I will never forget the tins of baklava that she made. Clark would bring them to us at Adam's Garden of Eden, at Christmass. A wonderful treat that we were thankfull for. This is just one or the many memories shes left us with.
Ellen Lattimore-Hefner
April 5, 2013
Marcia, my deep sympathy to you. Will keep you in my prayers. Sudden loss is the hardest, I believe.
April 5, 2013
Marcia,
So sorry to hear of Helen's passing.
Sue Browne
Teresa Sharma
April 5, 2013
I reall loved working with you. When I knew u was my nurse for that day I knew my day was going to be and a learning experience..I loved your hugs and sense of humor.. To the family Iam soooooo sorry for your loss.. It is a big loss!! I will pray for ur family!!
April 4, 2013
Helen and Family- We are so sorry to hear about the loss of your Mom. Our thoughts are with you.
Allison and Marsha Barri
Michael Grillo
April 4, 2013
To the Matt, Helen, and family, I am sorry to hear of your loss. I have many good memories of your mother. She always had a smile on her face when I saw her. My thoughts and prayers are will all of you at this difficult time.
Gill Castagna
April 4, 2013
I am so sorry for your lose! Helen was a wonderful woman and a true light to her family and her friends. I know you each have wonderful memories of her which will help you through this terrible time. I am thinking about her love of cooking, which I will always remember with great fondness. She was a wonderful supporter to Jason when he and Clark were young. FYI:Jason is coming home tomorrow and will call Clark when he arrives.
Jo Ann Smith
April 4, 2013
My thoughts and prayers go to the family, and friends of Helen. I will miss her dearly as well. With my deepest sympathy.
April 4, 2013
To the family of Helen DeCiantis, I am happy to have the memories of Helen in her home, her arts, her foods, her herbs and flower and her sharing. What a lady, what a mom!
Helen DeCiantis was such a great spirit.
May you rest in peace.
We love you and yours.
As ever,
Sadie Davidson DeVore
Kathy Brown
April 3, 2013
To all of Helen's children and extended family, you are in our thoughts and prayers. You opened your house to us many times, your mom cared for us at times when we were home sick from school. We will always cherish the memories and your wonderful mom. With love, your neighbors and friends growing up, the Browns (Anita, Bill, Karen, Doug, Linda and Kathy).
Cindy & Carrie
April 3, 2013
Our Love, Thoughts and Prayers are with all of Helen's family and Marcia.
Helen was such a good friend and a caring person with a heart of gold. We will miss her so very much.
April 3, 2013
Jonathan,
I'm sorry for the loss of your mom. My best to you and your family.
Sincerely,
Amy Bickford Donch
Mary Ann& Larry Laflamme
April 3, 2013
Rest in peace Helen. You took care of my Mom for 5 years. You became everyones friend. To the family I am sorry for your loss. I know she will be missed.
Janice Perry Inman
April 3, 2013
Ali and family, Heartfelt condolences to all.
Pamela Bates
April 2, 2013
Clark and family- our deepest condolences for your loss. Best wishes, Pamela (Congdon) Bates and family
April 2, 2013
So sorry to hear of Helen's passing, I have wonderful memories of happy times spent in Italy last October, you are all in my thought and prayers.
Margo Wheeler
Richard Mandler
April 2, 2013
So sorry to hear of Helens passing. She took care of my mother Cecelia Mandler while she was at Fairview. My heartfelt condolences. Blessing to the family.
Erika Anderson Rivera
April 2, 2013
For my sweet sweet Katie & family. Love to your beautiful Mom Marcia and your family. I'll remember Helen as a warm and kind woman. I am so sorry.
melissa zinz
April 2, 2013
You will be forever remembered in our hearts. Love and hugs my friend.
Dave Pacheco Jr
April 2, 2013
Jonathan & Family,
I am deeply sorry for your loss, your mom was such a sweet person. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
April 2, 2013
Dear Helen,Clark Jr.,and Family,
I was so very sorry to hear about your mother. I just saw her grocery shopping. We shared so many memories and had a few laughs. Sudden grief can be so hard. Remembering you and your family at this difficult time. Take comfort in knowing she is in everlasting peace. With deepest sympathy, Karen(Gulino)Falck and Robert
Gunilla Peters
April 2, 2013
Marcia, I am so sorry for your loss. I am thinking of you.
Gunilla
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