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2018
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Helen Kirby Obituary
She was born April 4, 1917, in New London, the daughter of the late Adam and Mariana (Poreda) Stubelick.
Helen was a graduate of the Williams Memorial Institute and was employed for 23 years in the Linen Service Department at Lawrence + Memorial Hospital, retiring in 1994.
Mrs. Kirby was a member of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church Ladies Guild and a member of the Order of Eastern Star, Sachem Chapter. Following her retirement, she also volunteered at Lawrence + Memorial Hospital.
She was predeceased by her husband of 47 years, Karrol K. Kirby, whom she married on Nov. 23, 1936, in Westerly.
Mrs. Kirby is survived by her daughter Karen-Kay K. Butler of New London; granddaughter Mary-Elizabeth Taylor and great-granddaughter Leah Mackenzie Taylor; and her brother Adam Stubelick Jr. In addition to her husband, she was predeceased by two brothers, William " Blaze" Stubelick and Zigmund "Ziggy" Stubelick, and a sister, Gladys Sabowski.
The family will receive relatives and friends from 5 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, March 8, at the Thomas L. Neilan & Sons Funeral Home, 12 Ocean Ave., New London.
Online condolences may be expressed to Helen's family at www.neilanfuneralhome.com.
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Mary-Elizabeth Taylor
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Cheryl Kathe
March 9, 2018
I am so sorry for your loss. I was glad to have the chance to get to know Helen in her time on 2nd floor. She was a very nice lady and truly loved her family. I will always remember our talks and the hugs we shared. I will miss her.Cheryl
Leah Tayor
March 8, 2018
When I look at her for the last time I knew she will be with me.
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Leah Taylor
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I'll always love you and will never forget you Gamma. Aaaaah- bouk!
Leah Taylor
March 8, 2018
I will always love you and I will never forget you Gamma. Aaaaa-bouk!
Ken & Syl Turcotte
March 7, 2018
Mary, We are very sorry for your loss. I know she was a great lady because she had a large role in raising you. We very much enjoyed meeting her at your home for Thanksgiving dinner just two years ago when Syl and I shared that family dinner with her, your Mom, your daughter and you. We could see that she was the amazing woman you had always talked about over the years that we have known you. You were blessed to have her for so many years in your life.
March 7, 2018
Dear Karen, Mary, and Leah Please accept our condolences during this very difficult time. We can only imagine how special it has been to have 4 generations of strong women looking out for each other, and we hope and pray she will always be there for you in the days and years ahead. Wishing you strength and comfort. Serge and Lisa
Mary-Elizabeth Taylor
March 6, 2018
Gramma. I love you with all my heart. I am so grateful for all the things you did to make me the person I am today. Your heart will always be in my heart.
Dianne Bryce
March 6, 2018
Please accept our prayers and condolences on the loss of your dear grandmother. You've gathered such fond memories of a lifetime with her, and I hope those thoughts help guide you through the more difficult moments. We love you all! -Dianne, Brian, Ainsley, Elijah, Andrew
March 6, 2018
We are so sorry for your loss. May your memories bring you comfort. Take care of yourselves and each other. Love, Norma and Eric
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