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1939
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2025
Helen Gawlik Obituary
Helen was born on November 7, 1939 in Queens, NY to Raymond and Helen McCarren. She was predeceased by her sister Patricia Maier.
Helen was a strong, nurturing wife and loving mother to four children. She was predeceased by her husband, Joseph, in 2013 and eldest son Brian in 2009.
She is survived by her children, Joe (Wendy) Gawlik, Jeannine Gawlik Lonsway (Eric) and Gregg Gawlik (Theresa), and her beloved grandchildren, Quinn Lonsway and Maeve Lonsway.
Helen worked for the Vermont Country Store for over 20 years and after retirement, she enjoyed luncheons with her VCS friends.
Her love of books brought her to the Manchester Community Library for books as well as her volunteer work with the Manchester Historical Society.
For those of you who knew her, Helen was strong in her faith and a Liturgy of Christian Death will be celebrated at
Christ our Saviour Church in Manchester on March 14 at 11am. A private burial will be later in the spring.
There will be no visiting hours.
If friends desire, gifts may be made in Helen's honor to the Manchester Historical Society.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Florence Ewasko
March 13, 2025
Helen ,was a lovely lady that I shared Friday afternoons with in the MHS archives.
She had a sense of humor, beautiful handwriting, and a love of chocolate candy. She will be missed.
My sympathy to her family.
Flo Ewasko
Roseanne Henning
March 12, 2025
So sorry about Helen's passing. I had seen her in Manchester last year and we talked of the "old days" at Candle Mill Village. She will be missed.
Debbi & Steven Grossfeld
March 11, 2025
So sorry to hear about Helen's passing. My sincere condolences to the family.
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