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Helen Brewster Obituary
Born on Dec. 8, 1920 in Naugatuck, Conn., she was the daughter of the late Nicholas and Anne Woll and lived in Stonington since 1958.
Helen was a longtime communicant of St. Mary's Church Stonington, and a member of the Wadawanuck Club and the Stonington Harbor Yacht Club. She dedicated her time and efforts with Lawrence & Memorial Hospital in New London, as well as with the Stonington Public Library participating and organizing fundraising.
She is survived by her daughter, Pamela Brewster and her husband, Michael R. Duffy, of Stonington; her beloved granddaughter, Katherine Anne Brewster-Duffy; and her longtime friend and caretaker, Carolina Freitas of Pawcatuck. She was predeceased by her brother, Nicholas Woll Jr.
Helen was well-loved in Stonington and will be dearly missed by her family and friends.
A funeral mass celebrating her life will be held on Monday, Aug. 25, 2008 at 12:30 pm at St. Mary Church Stonington. Burial will be held on Tuesday, Aug. 26 at 12 p.m. at Grove St. Cemetery, New Haven. There are no calling hours.
In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to St. Mary Church, 95 Main St., Stonington, CT 06379.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for Helen Brewster
Jeffrey Brown
August 17, 2020
Helen aka Mrs. B use to call me Jeffro you can figure it out.. Its really sad when people you have a great fondness for pass away I am just so sorry that I didn’t realize your kindness until later in life what a great woman
Jeffrey, Leona and Tyler The Browns
November 21, 2008
Dear Pamela, Michael and Kathryn I was thinking of your mother (grandmother) recently not knowing that she had passed away I guess I'm not to aware of the happenings that go on around me and I do so apologize, but after hearing this, to say the least I was overcome with sadness and quite frankly don’t know what to say, so I shall say what is in my heart. I am deeply sorry for your loss which is such a great loss and quite unimaginable. Your mother was a great lady, kind, loving and very forgiving. I can only say that I had the honor of knowing your mother and being fortunate enough to have been able to communicate with her in the past few years through letters and that was a very good thing so I say this in closing. If there is anything that we can do, please don’t hesitate to ask, we are very easy to find..
With much love,
Jimmy Herring
September 11, 2008
Having worked at Helen's farm back in my younger days, it was always an honor and pleasure to be in her company, by all who knew her.Pam, Michael, so sorry for your loss. Fondly, Boots
Amy Trout
September 11, 2008
Helen was a warm and wonderful woman. She was so generous and helpful when I was conducting historical research on a family topic-- without knowing her I suddenly felt I had found a friend. She put me at ease and was always full of hospitality and kindness.
My condolences to the family. I am remembering Helen with a grateful heart.
Syd & Tom Goodrich
September 8, 2008
Dear Pam, Mike & Kate, I have been thinking of Helen for at least a couple of weeks now but without knowing the present circumstance. Having just found out, I am truly sorry for your loss and the loss of a true lady in all respects. I can only echo the many things said by others here...with time, may peace come to you all and then also the ablilty to celebrate a life lived happily and well. My thoughts/prayers are definitely with you now.
Jay and Bonnie Eustace
September 7, 2008
Our thoughts and prayers are with your family during this difficult time. Helen was truly a wonderful human being and it was our pleasure to have known her.
Steve Sigel
August 30, 2008
Helen has been and will continue to be an inspiration for me. A new arrival to New London with the daunting task of reviving and reinvingorating the Garde Theater, I met this incredible woman with a love of life, laughter and community. She never ceased to encourage me and so many others. I had the joy of traveling with her and of working with her on behalf of causes she held dear. The tens of thousands of folks who have been - and willl continue to be - entertained, challenged and inspired by the Garde, are in part Helen's living legacy. Please accept, on behalf of myself and the Garde Arts Center, our deepest sympathies, as well as our gratitude for having Helen in our lives.
Mindy Leonard
August 26, 2008
My sympathies go out to you Pam, Mike and Kate. Please know my thoughts are with you in the loss of your mother.
Rosemarie DiScuillo
August 25, 2008
We are so sorry about your mother's passing. We know how close you two were. She is in a better place now; no more suffering. Take care of the rest of your family and may God bless.
Rosie & mom, Lorraine (Bingo)
Phil & Anne Stressel
August 23, 2008
Our love and sympathy to Pam, Mike, and Kate.
My last memory of Helen was as she passed the cottage, rather jauntily, headed to get her car. We knew her only briefly but fell in love with her as did our daughter, a guest in the cottage.
Trish (Gouvin) Sullivan
August 23, 2008
My sincere condolences to Pam, Michael and Kate. A great lady has left this Earth. Helen was from the "old school". She knew exactly what to do and say in every situation. She was the complete package: gentle, sincere, loving, warm-hearted, funny, spunky, tenacious at the right times, and always willing to lend an ear to a friend, no matter how trivial the subject matter might be. She has been a great friend to everyone in my family, and she will be forever missed. Rest in Peace, Helen.
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