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Helen Horsfield Obituary
Born in Cumberland, she was the daughter of the late Leo P. and Ellen (Conway) Glavin. She was a life-long Cumberland resident. Mrs. Horsfield was a communicant of St. Aidan Church, Cumberland.
She leaves one son, Edward G. Horsfield, daughter-in-law, Frances (Dandurand) Horsfield of Cumberland; one sister, Mary C. Glavin of Cumberland; two granddaughters, Nancy A. Horsfield, Karen A. Lachut, and her husband Stanley, both of Cumberland; two great-grandchildren, Hannah Lachut, and Kate Lachut; one cousin, Margaret Ogden of Cumberland; and several nieces and nephews. She was the cousin of the late Edward Derosier.
Her funeral will be held Wednesday at 9 AM from the J. J. Duffy Funeral Home, 757 Mendon Road, Rt. 122, Cumberland. Mass of Christian Burial at 10 AM in St. Aidan Church, Diamond Hill Road, Cumberland. Burial will follow in the Mt. Calvary Cemetery, Cumberland. Relatives and Friends are kindly invited. Calling Hours will be held Tuesday, 5-8 PM.
Directions/Guestbook: jjduffyfuneralhome.com
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for Helen Horsfield
Bill & Delilah Horsfield
November 5, 2008
Ed and Fran,
We can't feel life's losses without first feeling the blessings of that life. Aunt Helen was certainly a strong, loving woman who lived long and well and will be missed but, always remembered fondly. Our hearts go out to you in this time of sorrow.
Jody & Diana Bombardier
November 4, 2008
Ed, Fran and Family, our prayer and thoughts are with you.
Norma and Dan Bousquet
November 4, 2008
Fran and Ed, May you find comfort in the love that surrounds you and in the caring words of friends.
Melissa Amaral
November 4, 2008
Nancy,my thoughts and prayers go out to your family in this time of sorrow,may god give you the strength you need to get through these next few days
Denise Turcotte
November 4, 2008
Nancy, May God bless you and your family during this sorrowful time.
Jennifer DaSilva
November 3, 2008
Very very sorry to hear about your loss. Our thought are with you all.
Ed & Ruth Crawley
November 3, 2008
We are very sorry to hear about the loss of your mother.Our prayers are with you and Fran and your family.
Robert Horsfield
November 3, 2008
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Ron Lucas
November 3, 2008
You are in our thoughts and prayers. Mrs. H was always special to us. Cherish the good times and our thoughts are with you.
Jessica Amado
November 3, 2008
Nancy, and family, May God be with you in your time of sorrow.
Mikeand Debbie McGrath
November 3, 2008
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well-lived.
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