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Helen Wassell Obituary
Helen's husband, of 57 years, Michael J. Wassell, Sr., died in 1998. She leaves a daughter, Sheila Young and her husband, Danny of Florida; four sons, Michael J. Wassell, Jr., of Worcester, Richard W. Wassell and his wife Terry of Sutton, Robert J. Wassell of Millbury and Walter R. Wassell of Auburn; five grandchildren, Robert and his girl friend Michelle Lager, Laura, Scott and his wife Christina, Heidi, Heather Wassell and Cheyenne Young; four great-grandchildren, Benny, Eli, Jude and Asher Wassell; nieces and nephews. Mrs. Wassell was born in Chelsea on March 31, 1923 and is predeceased by her parents Bolislaw and Mary (Michalowski) Trocki, a son, David, a sister, Dorothy (Tatro) DiCandia and a brother, Walter Tatro. She was raised in Chelsea and Worcester and has lived in Millbury for 48 years.
In the 1950's and 60's Helen worked in several area factories to help support her family. Helen and her husband, Michael enjoyed Polish dancing and traveling to Polish events with their friends, for many years. She enjoyed her dog Missy, bingo, visiting the Millbury Senior Center and their bus trips to Foxwoods.
Helen's funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, August 25th in Mulhane Home for Funerals, 45 Main St., in Millbury. Burial will be in Worcester County Memorial Park in Paxton. Calling hours are 5 to 8 p.m. on Monday, August 24th in the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to a charity of the donor's choice. Condolence book and directions available at:
www.mulhane.com
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for Helen Wassell
September 8, 2009
My sympathies in this loss.. This is Bobby Tortora... I grew up at 4Shelby st... and rememer Walter and i used to play together on Shelby St before the Expressway came through.... not sure if you all remember me.. but I saw that Helen died and I remember her very well as a sweet lady on the third floor of 18 Shelby St .. my grandmother Antionette lived on the second floor.... again my sympathies and prayers at this time... if you would like to contact me thru email, my email is [email protected] .. Walter , you may remember me being deaf.....
Kathy DiBenedetto
August 27, 2009
Dear Rick, Terry and family,
We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Ron and Kathy
Vicky Thomas Howard
August 24, 2009
Dear Sheila,
I am sorry for the loss of your mother, as I can certainly empathize. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Deepest Sympathy & Best Regards,
August 23, 2009
Richard and Terry
We are so sorry to hear about your Mother's passing. We hope all the happy memories you have will help you through this most difficult time.
God Bless
Bob and Dot Hines
August 22, 2009
Dear cousins and family I am so sorry about Aunt Helen. We have some wonderful memories and I am sorry we have not seen each other for a few years. I miss all of you and wish we could be closer. My prayers and love goes out to all of you. Peace and God Bless
Niece,
JANET DUMAS
SCARBOROUGH MAINE 04074
[email protected]
Gerry Card
August 22, 2009
To The Wassel Family,
Sheila, Me and my familt send you our deepest Sympathies on the loss of your mother. Please know that we send you our prayers during this time of hardship. May our Lodr Jesus help you and yours through these troubled times.
Al & Cherie Roussin
August 21, 2009
To the Wassell Family,
Our sincere thoughts and sympathy are with you in the loss of your mother/grandmother. She was a kind and caring person. Wish we could be there to give you a shoulder to lean on.
When someone you love becomes a Memory-The memory becomes a Treasure.
With Love,
Kathy (Bachant) MacIntyre
August 21, 2009
To the Wassell Family,
I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your Mom. She was certainly a wonderful woman. There are many wonderful memories to go back on at your home on Wheelock Ave. You are all in my thoughts & prayers.
With deepest sympathy,
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