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Helen Kasanowski Obituary

Helen Kasanowski, 86, formerly of Green St., died on Wednesday, August 20, 2008 at Sterling Healthcare Center after a brief illness. She is survived by her loving sister Florence Kosiewski of Clinton; and several nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by three brothers, Stanley, Leo, and Frank Kasanowski.

Helen was born in Clinton to the late Stanley and Helen (Gregorczyk) Kasanowski. She attended local schools and was a graduate of Clinton High School. Helen worked for many years in the former Miron Mills in Clinton and later retired from the Ray-O-Vac Company. She was a devoted parishioner of Our Lady of Jasna Gora Church in Clinton. Helen held membership with the Catholic Women's League, Polish American Veterans Women's Auxiliary, and was a Clinton "Senior Stepper." She enjoyed sewing and dedicated her time to caring for family and friends.

Funeral services are to be held on Saturday, August 23, 2008 from the Philbin-Comeau Funeral Home, 176 Water St., Clinton, with a Mass of Christian Burial to be celebrated at 10AM in Our Lady of Jasna Gora Church, 128 Franklin St., Clinton. Burial will follow in St. John Cemetery in Lancaster. Calling hours will be held in the funeral home on Friday, August 22, 2008 from 5 until 7PM. Memorial contributions may be made in memory of Helen Kasanowski to Our Lady of Jasna Gora Catholic Church, 128 Franklin St., Clinton, MA 01510. Online condolences may be placed at

www.philbincomeaufh.com

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Published by Worcester Telegram & Gazette on Aug. 21, 2008.

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Tim Elmer

August 21, 2008

Helen was like an “adopted aunt” to me during the childhood summers I spent in Clinton. I’ll always be grateful for the help she gave us in planning my parent’s anniversary parties. Please accept my condolences.

Carole Fierro

August 21, 2008

Dear Florence and Family.

My deepest sympathy at this time. I will always remember the support and kindness she showed me when i worked at the Clinton Senior Center Carole Fierro

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