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Helen Kolterman Obituary

Kolterman, Helen P.
Helen Pothier Kolterman, 91, of North Haven, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 14, 2020 at St. Elizabeth Center, Meriden with her family by her side. She was the beloved wife of the late Albert Kolterman. Helen was born in Wedgeport, Nova Scotia on December 4, 1928 and was the daughter of the late George and Doris Pothier. She was a member of the Red Hatters, a longtime member of St. Frances Cabrini Church and their Lady's Club. Mother of Dolores Huisinger, Brian Kolterman and June Dalidowitz (Mark). Grandmother of Nadine, Nicholai, Lara and Brandon. Great-grandmother of Zachary and Henry. Sister of Yvonne Johnson, Frances Cathro, Dorothy Poulin, George "Junior", Michael, Thomas Pothier and Dianne Pertula. Also survived by many nieces and nephews.
The visiting hours will be Tuesday morning, February 18th from 9:30 to 11:00 at The Havens Family, North Haven Funeral Home, 36 Washington Avenue. Her funeral procession will leave at 11:15. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in St. Elizabeth of the Trinity Parish at St. Frances Cabrini Church, 57 Pond Hill Road, North Haven at 11:30. Interment to follow in Beaverdale Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Ronald McDonald House, 860 Howard Avenue, New Haven, CT 06519. www.northhavenfuneral.com

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Published by The New Haven Register on Feb. 15, 2020.

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February 17, 2020

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Flora Pardee

February 17, 2020

The loveliest person you'd ever want to know. She was smart, gracious and God bless her, a very active lady. I only knew her for 4 years however, they were 4 very enjoyable years. Thank you Helen.

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Visitation

9:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

North Haven Funeral Home, Inc.

36 Washington Ave., North Haven, CT 06473-2309

Feb

18

Funeral

11:15 a.m.

North Haven Funeral Home, Inc.

36 Washington Ave., North Haven, CT 06473-2309

Feb

18

Mass of Christian Burial

11:30 a.m.

St. Elizabeth of the Trinity Parish at St. Frances Cabrini Church

57 Pond Hill Road, North Haven, CT

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36 Washington Ave., North Haven, CT 06473-2309

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