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1933
DIED
2025
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Helen Brochu Obituary
She is survived by her five children: Karen Brochu and John Capuano of Portland, Ore., Janet Bourgault of Niantic, Gary and his wife Suzanne of Oakdale, Lisa and her husband Leonard Radziwanowicz of Whidbey Island, Wash., and Andrea Hartke of Waterford; five grandchildren, a source of great pride also survive her: Chelsea, Alyssa (Evan), Arianna (Will), Brian and Alexander.
There will be no calling hours. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Jan. 8, 2025, at St. Agnes, 22 Haigh Avenue, Niantic. To read her complete obituary, please visit www.neilanfuneralhome.com. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to your local food bank.
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Memories and Condolences
for Helen Brochu
Sponsored by Thomas L. Neilan & Sons Funeral Home - New London.
6 Entries
Patricia
January 7, 2025
Sue, Gary, and Karen so sorry for your loss. I am sure she will be missed.
Joann and Joe Martin
January 6, 2025
Gary, Sue and family...we are so sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
bill hunter
January 6, 2025
sorry for your loss gary
George Leitkowski
January 5, 2025
Gary and Family
Please accept my condolences in the passing of your Mom.
Joanne Miceli
January 5, 2025
Andrea and Gary, So sorry to hear about your Mom. Condolences from the Joseph Miceli family.
Dave Fairman
January 5, 2025
Rest in Peace Helen
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