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Helen Stumpf Obituary
She leaves three daughters, Jane Sherwin and her husband Gerry of Murrels, Inlet, S.C., Nancy Shivick and her husband Richard of Rochdale and Katharine Harper and her husband Gary of Belmont. She also leaves grandchildren: Marc Sherwin, his wife Marina and son Logan, David Sherwin and his daughter Morgan, Katharine Rogerson and her husband Michael, Joseph Shivick, Meghann Moriarty and Kristen Harper. A brother, Edward D. Harrigan, predeceased her.
Helen was born on April 16, 1914 in Fitchburg, the daughter of Owen E. and M. Alice (Dacey) Harrigan. She graduated from St. Bernard's High School, Fitchburg, and Framingham State College. She worked as a dietician at Worcester City Hospital before World War II and as a Home Economics teacher in Auburn, retiring in 1975.
Helen was a former member of St. Joseph's Catholic Women's Club, the Alumnae Association of Framingham State College, and South Worcester County Retired Teachers. She also had been a long time member of Whitinsville Golf Club and Green Hill Golf Club.
Calling hours at the Athy Memorial Home, 111 Lancaster St., Worcester, are Wednesday, July 30th from 5 to 8 p.m. The funeral will be Thursday, July 31st from the funeral home with a Mass at 10 a.m. in St. Joseph's Church, 189 Oxford St., Auburn. The burial service will be at 11:45 a.m. in St. Bernard's Cemetery, Fitchburg.
The family suggests that memorial donations may be made to the Southgate Appreciation Fund, Southgate at Shrewsbury, 30 Julio Drive, Shrewsbury, MA 01545.
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Aimee Vitkus
August 6, 2008
Nancy, Rich, Kathy & Joey,
Sorry for your loss. We are thinking of you.
Dave, Aimee, Dan & Jon
Karenann (Kupstas) Provost
July 30, 2008
Jane and Family ....
So sorry to hear of your precious loss. Growing up in Auburn, and attending grammar and high school with you, Jane, I do remember your mother and how very lovely she was.
My heartfelt sympathy to you, Kathy, Nancy and all your family. ~ How blessed you all were to have this special lady in your lives for so many years.
gayle delisle
July 30, 2008
i was a student of mrs stumphs, many years ago. i remember as a very kind teacher. my regrets to her family. may she rest in peace.gayle bourbeau delisle
July 30, 2008
Hi Nancy,
We are so sorry to hear of the loss of your beautiful Mother. We will keep you all in prayer in the days and months to come. Fondly,
Tim and Denise Wolfenden
Pat Ricciardi
July 30, 2008
Kathy, haven't seen your mother in many years but used to see her all the time when we were in high school. I'm very sorry for your loss and I have you, and your sisters in my thoughts..Pat (Ashe) Ricciardi
Sheila Conroy
July 30, 2008
To the family of Helen Stumpf,
I was one of Mrs. Stumpf's students (Class of 1970) in Auburn.
I remember her as a very good teacher and she taught me a lot about home economics.
I was pleased to read that she lived such a wonderful long life and that she was able to live in her own home.
My sympathies to all of you.
Sheila Conroy
Friends in Leicester
July 30, 2008
Nancy&Rich,
We were sad to hear the news about your mother,and we've got you and all of your family in our prayers and thoughts.
Trish Mercier
July 30, 2008
Nancy & Rich we were shocked and saddened to her about your mom passing away, we spoke of her every friday nite golfing. We are so sorry, you were a wonderful daughter to her. Our prayers and thoughts are with you, if we can help you in anyway please don't hesitate to ask.
Love you both.
Rick & Pat
Lynn Crystoff
July 29, 2008
Jane, Nancy and Kathy,
I am so sorry for your loss. She was blessed to have such wonderful daughters as all of you. You are in my prayers.
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