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Helen Bonifacius Obituary
WORCESTER - Helen (Butrym) Bonifacius, 92, formerly of Worcester, passed away Monday, November 11th in Millbury Healthcare Center. Her husband of 64 years, Clifford E. Bonifacius, died in 2010. She leaves two daughters, Nancy J. Tate and her husband John of Townsend and Susan J. Kirby and her husband Richard of Worcester; a brother, Stanley Butrym of Fort Myers, FL; three grandchildren; six great grandchildren; nephews and nieces. She was predeceased by a brother, Zigmund Butrym, and two sisters, Sally Wojtanek and Wanda Russell.
She was born in Worcester, the daughter of Stanislaw and Mary (Woronowicz) Butrym and lived there most of her life. Mrs. Bonifacius was a member of Our Lady of Czestochowa Church.
Helen's funeral and burial will be private. There are no calling hours. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Helen's may be made to Millbury Healthcare Center, Alzheimer's Activity Fund, 312 Millbury Avenue, Millbury, MA 01527 or Care Alternatives Hospice, 100 Locke Drive, Marlborough, MA 01752. O'CONNOR BROTHERS FUNERAL HOME, 592 Park Avenue, is assisting with arrangements.
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November 14, 2013
Sue and Nancy so sorry for your loss. Our thought and prayers are with you.
Linda and Joe
Sandy Legasey
November 13, 2013
I am so sorry about this.She always brought a smile to my face just seeing her.My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Cindy Sumal
November 13, 2013
Sue and Nancy, my thoughts and prayers are with you. Fond memories of a very sweet aunt.
Lisa Potenti
November 13, 2013
Sue,
So sorry for the loss of your Mom. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Stay strong during this difficult time.
November 13, 2013
sue and nancy...take comfort in knowing that you both have a special guardian angel to watch over you..i wrote this earlier but forgot to sign my name...marianne and bill
November 13, 2013
Sue: Please accept my sympathy on the loss of your mother. My prayers are with you!
Joanne Samko Sheperd
November 13, 2013
I never knew or met Helen, but I work with her daughter Nancy. Nancy always had and will continue to have such kind words when speaking about her mother. She was a special and influential woman in Nancy's life and I know she will continue to be up in Heaven. I am so sorry for your loss Nancy.
Nancy Tate
November 13, 2013
Our Mother was the most unselfish person ever created, next to our Gram. Always trying to please everybody else. Thanks to everyone at the Millbury Health Care Center and the Care Alternative Hospice staff for making the last 3 years her life very special and happy for her.
Terri Girouard
November 13, 2013
Helen was such a sweet lady ..... She will be missed . Terri
November 13, 2013
Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.
November 12, 2013
Sue, i am solo sorry your mom was one of the best!!!!! my thoughts are with you.... ginty
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