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Helen Lewis Obituary
She was born in Jewett City on March 23, 1927, daughter to the late Henry and Amanda (Belideau) Belisle.
On Oct. 27, 1945, she was married to Chester M. Greczkowski in St. Anne's Church, Glasgo. They were married for 56 years until his death in March, 2001.
On Nov. 1, 2003 she married Vernard Lewis at St. Anne's Church in Glasgo; he survives her.
Helen worked at the Glasgo Finishing Co. in Glasgo. She was the postmaster for Glasgo Post Office for 32 years. In the early 1970's she re-opened St. Anne's Church in Glasgo.
Besides her husband she is survived by twelve children, Chester Greczkowski Jr. and wife, Elinor, of Glasgo, Henry Greczkowski and his wife, Nancy, of New Britain, John Greczkowski and his wife, Joanne, of Glasgo, Brenda Adler and her partner, Melody Main, of Hallowell, Maine, Roy Greczkowski and his wife, Christine, of Moosup, Terry Greczkowski of Voluntown, Camille Greczkowski and his wife, Lynn, of Jewett City, Clint Greczkowski and his wife, Linda, of Danielson, Barrett Greczkowski of Glasgo, Edward Greczkowski of Dayville, Amanda Courey and her husband, Louis, of Norwich, and Monique Manuzzi and her husband, Mark, of Glasgo; seven step-children, Bethany Pourdier of Mercer, Maine, Jennifer Calvet of New Gloucester, Maine, Darrell Lewis of South Carolina, Wendy Beaudoin of Winthrop, Maine, Pamela Lewis of Randolph, Maine, Heidi Peckham of West Gardiner, Maine and Amy Noyes of Auburn, Maine; two sisters, Albina Roode of Ashaway, R.I., and Irene Edson of Dayville; forty-three grandchildren and twenty great-grandchildren.
She was predeceased by a brother, Roy Palardy and a grandson, Joshua Saylor.
The funeral will assemble at 9 a.m. on Friday at the Gagne-Piechowski Funeral Home, 490 Voluntown Road, Rte 138, Jewett City. A Mass of Christian Burial will follow at St. Anne's Church in Glasgo. Interment will be private. Calling hours are Thursday from 6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Anne's Church, C/O Monique Manuzzi 22 River St. Griswold, CT 06351-3656
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Memories and Condolences
for Helen Lewis
Sponsored by Scott & Eva Greczkowski.
November 17, 2009
Well I am sitting here crying thinking about you. I just want to let you know, I know how you felt the day I moved out with your Nickernocker. Nick, Ashley and Payton are moving out this weekend and it really does hurt. I am so sorry. I never knew how important a grandchild could be until Payton. She brings joy to my life. I know she will bring joy this holiday season even though you are not here to enjoy it. I think about you and dad everyday. Dad must be happy his Yankees winning their 27 world series. I can see Nicholas and him arguing about it now.
Well I just wanted to say hello and that I still miss you everyday. I love you.
Monique
May 7, 2009
Helen,This is your honey Vern. I love you unconditional love, like God love all of us, I pray you are having a great visit with Josh, I have a part of you hear, your Linus, thanks for him I love him he my best buddy, wait for me at the golden gate, your loving husband Vern.
Myrtle McCrackan
May 5, 2009
I open this guest book sometimes to bring my friend back closer to me. It has been over a year and she is still missed so much. Helen was bigger than life in so many ways. She was "there" for so many. I know she was for me.
I want to thank Scott and Eva for having this open for us to share memories.
She will never be forgotten.
And will be missed always.
I don't think anyone ask more from life than that. It's just so sad that she couldn't have made it to 109.
Couldn't you have just seen the gleam in her eye on that day? It would have been priceless.
As she was....
Barrett Greczkowski
April 7, 2009
Hello Mother,
Just sitting here having a cold beer in your honor.It's ben a year now that you have left us and I still you miss you like it was yesterday.I know you are in a better place now and I can almost bet when you met God you told him a joke and got him to laugh.Hope your wings fit ok, We all know you earned them.Don't worry about Vern, We are taking care of him so you can spend you time looking out for everyone else...and one other thing..If its possible can you send me the winning numbers for the next Powerball drawing???Love and Miss you Mother,see ya when/if I get there.
April 7, 2009
Dearest Ma,
One complete year has gone by. How can it actually still seem like yesterday?
When does the reality of the end of your life with us hit home?
How is it possible to miss you more now than ever before?
You probably know that I've taken note of the "hints" that you've left for me in your absence. On several occasions I saw photos or articles while reading our local Maine newspaper that mentioned Norwich, Jewett City and even Glasgo. It was as though I was reading the Norwich Bulletin. Imagine how shocked I was to see a photograph of the tire swing on Pachaug Pond! These incidents always happened on or close to the anniversary date of the 7th of each month. Coincidence... I think not.
Your photograph on my computer screen looks right back at me. I sometimes find myself reaching out to touch you, but stop myself.... feeling foolish and so very frustrated.
I think the moment I missed you the most was Sunday at the Palm Sunday Mass that was said in your honor. When it came time for the hymns to be sung, there was a deafening absence... an unsettling void... I could not hear your voice leading the congregation in song as I had so many times in the past. It was painful -- an unpleasant reminder that you would never sing again at St. Anne's Church or anywhere else on earth.
St. Anne's Church and the tiny Village of Glasgo will never be the same without you. Our family will never be the same without you. I will never be the same without you.
I Love you Ma and I miss you. Please watch over us from your heavenly home and help us to carry on your legacy and keep your memory alive until we are all together again in Heaven's embrace.
With Love and Admiration,
Brenda
April 7, 2009
1 year ago today we lost the most wonderful mother anyone could ever have. I still cannot let go. I am so selfish because I want you here with us. Nothing is the same. I did learn how to put up a good front and I can do a great fake laugh and smile.
You should be here with us enjoying your life. There is not a day that goes by that I don't think of you. I know you would be here holding Payton and telling them she needs to be on a schedule and to give her cereal. I do it now and sound just like you. I keep waitng for the phone to ring to ask me if I want to play cards or go yard saling, what I wouldn't do to hear you say that. I still think you had something to do with this little girl being sent to us, because she is a gift from god, I love her more than words can say. She has helped me ease the pain I feel inside.
I keep getting told the first year is the hardest and then it gets easier. I guess time will tell. Just remember ma I will never forget you or dad. You will both be in my heart and memories forever. I know god took you away so you did not have to suffer and I hate it that the last time I saw you you were in your hospital bed dying. I am just so glad I went to visit you that night you came home from the hospital and you were laughing and talking to Brenda on the phone telling her how great you felt. I am so glad to have that memory, and I got to tell you I loved you and you said you loved me to. I am so happy for that.
I just want to thank you again ma for being my mother. Say hello to Dad for me and tell him our New York Yankees need his help this year. I love you both.
In my heart and memories forever,
Your baby,
Monique
Brenda Adler
March 23, 2009
Happy Birthday Ma... You would have been 82 years old today.
I clearly remember what we were doing this time last year when you were laying in your bed at the Backus Hospital. We had hoped that you would be able to attend Easter Sunday Mass with all 12 of us and our extended families. However, that was not to be.
I guess I didn't really say what I wanted to say to you as you lay there with your last days and hours slipping away. I thought that if I told you how I really felt you might think you were actually dying and I just didn't want you to know that. We didn't want to give up hope because we all believe in miracles; yet the reality was harsh and hard to accept.
You were the best Mother any group of 12 kids could ever ask for. I totally admire and respect you for the way you kept us all in line... out of trouble, and on the right path. You were strict and swift with punishment but, in the end, it worked. We always knew that we were loved. You raised 12 kids who all want to make you proud. We are so very proud of you.
I know that Heaven must be a much better place now that you're there to make the other angels laugh. That was your biggest gift to me... the ability to make jokes and make people smile. You had such an intelligent wit and such a generous heart. There is absolutely no one else like you anywhere in the universe.
I miss you so much... There's not a day that goes by where I don't think about you or wish I had asked you questions about so many things.
I take comfort in knowing that I have nine brothers and two sisters and lots and lots of nieces, nephews and other relatives who all miss you as much as I do. Your absence from this earth leaves a lonely and empty space that will never be filled.
Thank you Ma for your love, your enormous heart, your sense of humor and the years of stability that you've given to all of us.
Happy Birthday to you in Heaven. May the other angels learn from you and may you know that you will be in my heart always.
With Love,
Brenda
Vernard Lewis
January 25, 2009
Honey, I missed you very much, all of your chrildren is watching out for me, as well as your angels and your little Linus keep me going, untill I meet you with God, at the gate. With all my love , your lovig husband Vern.
Monique
December 27, 2008
Good Morning mother,
It's two days after christmas and I am so glad it's over. It was not christmas with you not here. There are so many things I have for decorations that you have given me over the years. I will cherish them forever. It may be junk in someone else' eyes but to me it's a treasure. I still cry everyday for you. I thought it would get easier but it's not. We went for an ultrasound on Nickernockers baby yesterday, they call it a 3D ultrasound and we could see the baby perfectly. All I did was cry wishing you were here to be a part of Payton Helen Murzyn. She looks just like your Nickernocker. Kyle misses you so much to. We all do. We talk about you alot. Chirstmas eve everyone was in my kitchen and I yelled get the hell out of my kitchen. Well the new year will be here soon and now I get to look forward to the birth of my first grandchild. I know you had something to with this, especially the girl part. I hope she has your giving heart and your outgoing, funny way of life. It will be like having you here with me again. That would be the best gift I could ever get. Tell dad hello I love and miss you both. Thanks for watching over all of us. We know you are both in our hearts.
Love and miss you with all my heart,
Monique
Brenda Adler
December 26, 2008
Ma,
This was a sad and lonely Christmas for all of us. The holiday season hit home forcefully and amplified the reality that you are gone forever.
You and Dad always made our Christmases special, even when money was tight, we always had plenty of wonderful presents and lots of love. Thank you for that. I know you both sacrificed far beyond the norm. We never went without, but I know you did.
I hope God has a very special place for you in Heaven. If anyone who walked the face of this earth deserves it, you do. You always put others before yourself. You were the most giving person I ever knew. I am so proud to be able to say that you are MY Mother.
It is my Christmas wish that I can be half the woman you were... that I can be more like you and make you proud of me. I know I will never be the angel that you are, but in your honor, I will try to be a better person.
My heart aches and the empty space you left can never be filled. I miss you more than I ever thought possible. Thank you Ma for the gift of your love, your legacy, your quick wit and joyful sense of humor. Thank you for the recipes for your special dishes like beef stew, mushroom stew, potato salad and more. Thank you for the countless chrochet items that you made for me with love. The beautiful bedspread you made is on my bed and I find comfort in covering myself with your love at night.
Rest in peace with God. I Love You with All My Heart.
Brenda
Rebecca Adler
December 25, 2008
I miss you. The more I think about the fact that you're gone....I don't know. I just can't believe it. You really have been the biggest, most charismatic, most powerful, most amazing person I've ever known.
Putting up the tree this year (which was a very hard one for mom) we found one of your famous "engraved" brass ornaments. They are tarnished, and we can hardly read them. But I put one to the light and saw it was for me, from you.
"Merry Christmas Becky. I love you"
All I can say is, I love you too. I will forever. And no one ever told me I could miss you like this. You are the very essence of all that is good, and right, and awesome in life. (i repeat myself, I know, but its so true.)
No one will ever even come close to being as incredible as you are...were....
Psychiatrists say grief is nothing more than self pity. But I say that... grief is real. Especially for you. You are sorely missed by sooo many. You touched so many peoples lives.
Wherever you are, I wish you the Merriest Christmas ever. I love you Grandmother!
Myrtle McCrackan
December 23, 2008
To the Greczkowski Family and Vern Lewis, I know your hearts will be heavy especially at Christmas time this year. I just know her not being there has left a hole in your lives.There isn't any words to express how much I miss her presense in my life. Even from this far away. She was the most loving and giving person that I ever knew. I can't help but think how blessed we all were to have had her in our world. She was one of a kind.
But I know it probably just makes her absense that much more painful.
Maybe you can take comfort in the fact that she is watching over you from afar.
I don't think anybody can leave a more lasting legacy than one of love, inspiration and joy. And Helen was all that.
May God bring peace to all of you.
Myrtle
Jenni
December 22, 2008
Grandmother,
As it gets closer and closer to Christmas, I've been thinking about you more and more. Its going to be so weird not having you around this year. I remember when all of us grandkids were really little, you were always working on some sort of Christmas project months in advance. The year you gave all your grandaughters the porcelin dolls was my favorite, and I still have that doll to this day. I miss coming up to the house all dressed up before my proms and taking pictures with you, I keep the picture of us before my senior prom on my nightstand. And as much as I may have rolled my eyes and sighed before getting you a beer from the fridge when I was younger, I even miss that. In general, I just miss you.
Mindy
September 15, 2008
Hi Ma,
Just had a rough night last night. All I could think about was the night that you had your stroke. I don't know what made those memories come rushing back, but they did and I couldn't shake them. Maybe I haven't let go of you yet. Maybe I don't know how. Maybe I just don't want to! It still seems so unreal that you are gone. I want to pick up the phone and call you. When the phone rings, for a split second I think it may you calling. I know you are in a much nicer place, but we are selfish and want you here. Even if it's just to hear your voice on the other end of the phone. We all miss you sooo much. I actually sing How Great Thou Art to you. I am sure you can hear me and block your ears. Or you are laughing. But just know that it is sang with love.
I will always love and miss you. More than anybody will ever know.
Love,
Mindy
Monique (Greczkowski) Manuzzi
August 26, 2008
I am just sitting here thinking about you. I do that alot. I miss you so much, I still cannot believe you are gone. I still pick up the phone to call you. I miss our Saturdays together, yard saling, eating lunch out and in the winter playing cards or just talking. It's going on 5 months and I just wish you were still here. You would be so happy knowing that your Nickernocker is going to be a dad, and they want to name the baby after you if it's a girl. The baby is due on March 13, 2009. I think you had something to do with this. So if you did please send me a little girl. We all still miss you. Say hi to dad for us, we miss him also. Love you and miss you.
Your baby,
Monique
Brenda Adler
July 27, 2008
Dear Ma,
Almost four months have passed since you took your last breath. My heart still aches each and every day with thoughts of missing you and a longing to spend just one more day in your presence.
My life was truly blessed by having you as my mother, my friend, my life cheerleader. I was, and still am so proud of you.
You touched the lives of people who met you for only a brief moment. I have been out to dinner and have had the wait staff ask about you simply because they remember you from a brief encounter in the past.
You are an inspiration to me. I hope to always make you proud. I could never be the woman that you were for you were truly one of a kind.
I love you Ma and I still struggle with your absence. You will always live on in my heart.
Rachel Laisne
June 10, 2008
God Bless the Lady who knew what a rosary was. May her prayers in heaven now hold more power for her children than they did on earth. Helen please pray for me.
Brenda SCHUPBACH
June 4, 2008
My Dear Greczkowski Children: I am so sorry to hear of Mom's death. What a woman, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother,wife and especially good friend she was. I have known Helen as long as I can remember (probably around 56 years). Chuck (Chuckie) and I used to write letters to each other as we grew up because my family and his were good friends (our Dads were Army buddies) and we vacationed many times in their home. I'll always remember those days because "Mom" always made us feel like "one of the family." I wasn't one of her e-mail buddies but I always read her letters to my mother and dad and remember her last visit to see my Mom who was in a wheelchairs. She made Mom feel good again and even tho we lost her 2 years ago April 18, I believe those two are in heaven reminiscing about their families back home. Please accept my deep felt sympathy in the loss of Helen....I know you all loved her so much. Someone keep in touch with us as I know "our Moms" would want that. We've all grown older and need to keep the lines among friends going and going. Hope all of you are doing well and remembering the fun times you all shared. May God continue to bless you and keep you. Love always from my Dad Fred Kollar also.
Rhonda Glidden
June 4, 2008
Dearest family,
Just learned of your mother's death yesterday as I had e-mailed her and Vern answered and told me she had gone. Just want to express my heartfelt sympathy. I remember the times we visited with my mom and dad, Fred & Kitty Kollar. I was amazed at your mom and what she could get done in a day! And I will never forget her crepes she made for us at breakfast! They were huge!She certainly was a great example of God's Love and I know you will all miss her.
My mom died 2 years ago on April 18. Perhaps they are celebrating together now!! I know my mom and your mom kept in touch and she made several bedspreads for my mom that are beautiful! I sleep under one of them each time I go to visit my dad, and always think of your mom and the hours that went into making it.
May God be your comfort now and in the days ahead and may your memories overshadow your grief!
She was a fine lady! (And a great e-mail pal!) I will miss her!
Love and Prayers,
Rhonda Kollar Glidden
Myrtle McCrackan
May 5, 2008
Just kind of reminescing with thoughts of Helen. I guess I am kind of a stick in the mud type and don't take to new ideas easily. Helen got her computer long before I got my first one. And my first one was a used one given to us by one of our sons.
I told him that I didn't want it and he said, tough.
So I landed up with his old computer, much against my better judgement. At the time we used it just for games.
Then Helen got on Juno and tried to get me to try it as well. But, stick in the mud me, said no.
We were exchanging letters back then and she would patiently write to me and send it by "snail mail" even though she always had a lot of things going to keep her busy.
She was the most patient and kind person that I ever knew.
Then a computer repairman put Juno on my computer. Again, I said no, but I got it anyway.
And that started a whole new way of life for me.
Helen and I wrote each other just about daily.
And how I miss those E-mails from her. I still have Mamakett in my mailbox but it is so painful seeing it there.
I am glad this forum is here as it gives me a place to visit and read about her.
She blessed the lives of so many.
Melissa Greczkowksi
April 22, 2008
To a woman that I thought would live forever:
In a past conversation that I had with my sister, we spoke of you. We couldn’t believe you were gone, we truthfully thought that you were going to be around forever. It’s become a sad realization that you’re no longer here. You were a wonderful woman, and you touched everyone’s life that knew you in some way or another. It’s still hard to believe that I will never be able to speak or see you again in this lifetime, especially on Sunday mornings in St. Anne’s church when I attended mass, or driving by your house and seeing you sitting on your front porch. As much as I ask my father, why couldn’t have given me a shorter last name, I wouldn’t have traded the world for this family, I was proud to be able to call you my grandmother, and you will forever live on in my thoughts and prayers. I will cherish our memories we’ve shared together from the family visiting you and Vern in Maine and playing cards for hours, to the times you and Vern came up before my proms to take pictures with me. If I can thank you for anything, I would like to thank you for giving us the next best grandfather possible, Vern; he has been a blessing to you and especially this family. I will love and miss you, forever.
Your Granddaughter,
Melissa Greczkowski
Elayne Peltier
April 18, 2008
Great Gramother,
You were a very specail person to me.I just want you to know how great of a grandmother you were and always will be to me. I wish I could have spent more time with you but God said it was your time. I know that when I need you, you are just a prayer away.I would like to say thank you to Grandpa Vern for how happy he made my grandmother.
I Love You, Elayne
Melanie Peltier
April 18, 2008
To a magnificant Grandmother & Great Grandmother,
No words can express how much we will miss you. You were such a special part of so many lives. You were one of the most remarkable woman I ever knew. Thank you for the legacy you have left behind, you will always be remembered by those who knew you. You worked as the postmaster, raised 12 wonderful children (wow) and watched many of your grandchildren and great grandchildren. I am so thankful that I was able to share so many special moments with you, like from finding my bobba and the help we got from samanathy, to me these moments will always be treasured. I will always remind Elayne and Cody of what a wonderful woman you were, I just wish they could have shared so many more memories with you. I always thought you would be here forever. We will miss you and will always love you, but we know you are always with us. Just know we are all here for Grandpa Vern, he is so special to us all.
On April 7, 2008 a wonderful angel has gone home to heaven, her name was HELEN.
Love Ya Always and Forever,
Melanie, Roy, Elayne & Cody
Bub and Karen Gowin
April 18, 2008
We were saddened to hear of your Mother's passing.
Connie Valliere
April 15, 2008
Helen,
Don't you worry! We are going to watch over Brenda. Our circle of friends is very special. You know that, you've partied with us. We have lots of love and we will take care of her through this time of transition.
We had fun with you and Vern. You were a hoot!!!
Love to you and your family and Vern.
Darlene Laliberte
April 15, 2008
Our heartfelt thoughts and our prayers are with you all.
Brenda K. Greczkowski Adler
April 15, 2008
One of 12. That’s me, that’s all of us. I am so very proud to have that inscription on my Maine license plate.
My Mother always told us she would live to be 109 but God had other plans for her. My heart tells me that he took her to Heaven way too early, but I take comfort in knowing that she is in a far better place.
We grew up in a unique home, full of love, discipline and lots of family members. We always had plenty to eat, warm clothes (even if they were hand-me-downs), and lots of friends, family and neighbors that would visit. When Ma ran the post office, we had people in and out of the house morning until night. Even though she held a full time job, she still cooked, cleaned, crocheted, sang, enjoyed her beer and found time for everybody and everything, especially St. Anne’s Church.
One particular event I recall is the time we all piled into the faded blue 1960 Dodge Pioneer Station Wagon in our pajamas and drove to the Norwich-New London Drive-In Theatre to see Old Yeller. It was the first and last time we tried that! Remember how we used to stand up on the car seats and sit on each other’s laps? No seat belts for us.
Dad died in 2001 after 56 years with Mom and us. We watched sadly as Mom declined in health and energy. That all changed when St. Anne answered her original prayer, “St. Anne, St. Anne, find me a man!” That’s when St. Anne sent an angel known as Vern to change my Mother’s life.
Ma had the happiest years of her life with Vern. They traveled frequently to Maine to dog sit for us. They went to Canada on their honeymoon and even visited Nashville, Tennessee where Ma fulfilled a life-long dream by attending a performance at the Grand Ole Opry and got to yodel in the Great Smoky Mountains. She was like a teenager in love. It was wonderful to witness.
Ma always beamed when Vern was around. All you have to do to prove that is look at the pictures of them together. He always held her hand, opened her car door, treated her with admiration, love and respect. They went everywhere together and truly enjoyed each other’s company. I am so thankful that St. Anne sent Vern to our family. Yet I am so sorry for the loss that Vern is now feeling.
To know that she is no longer available to call on the phone or to email or to laugh and have a beer with is devastating to me. I will forever miss her laughter, her remarkable sense of humor, her respect and love for others and for St. Anne’s Church, her French fries, but most of all her love. I know she is with me always and everywhere. I know she is with God and I find comfort in that knowledge. I wish I hadn’t believed her when she said she was going to live to be 109!
I thank God that she and Vern found each other and had four plus years of happiness together. I thank God that I was fortunate enough to grow up in a family of 12 children. I am extremely proud of each and every one of my brothers and sisters and I hope we always remain close. It is what Ma would want. Moreover, I am extremely proud to be the daughter of Helen Belisle Greczkowski Lewis.
The Family
April 14, 2008
Thank you Scott and Eva for your thoughtfulness in keeping this wonderful forum available for an entire year. We appreciate it.
Pam Lewis
April 14, 2008
Helen brought so much love and joy to my Dad at a time when he really needed it. I am so glad that she became a part of my family. She was a special lady and we will all miss her.
Fran Davis
April 13, 2008
Dear Chuck, Ellie, and family,
I am sorry to say I never met Helen. What a beautiful lady she must have been by your letters and words in this guest book. A wonderful tribute to Helen. Celebrate her life. Ellie is a very dear friend of mine from many years ago. Which makes my heart break along with all of you.
Myrtle McCrackan
April 13, 2008
Words do so little to say what Helen meant to me. She was my "Sis" in my heart. I loved her so much and her passing will leave such a hole in my life.
She brought her Church home with her when she left on Sunday and carried it with her until she went again the next week.
An Angel on earth sent to make us laugh and know what real love is.
You will be missed so much.
Myrtle
Beth, Don, Derek & Jennifer Ahern
April 13, 2008
Dear Family of Friends to Helen,
Our heartfelt thoughts and our prayers are with you. Be comforted with the great memories of this one-of-a-kind person. If there was ever a person full of life, it was Helen... And she so loved her family! We are grateful to have known her and met so many of you through our best friends and former neighbors, Mindy, Lou, Brianna & Heather. God bless her and God bless all of you. Love,
Forever young in Spirit
Charles Lewis
April 12, 2008
My dear Helen,
Thanks for having brought so much joy and good humour into our lives -- especially into that of my dear brother Vern.
I miss you Helen -- wherever you are.
Rebecca Adler
April 12, 2008
Grandmother -
You have always been the sun, moon, and stars to me. Thank you for always loving me, for all the life lessons you taught me, and especially for all the wonderful memories of the many laughs we shared.
I hope you were greeted at the pearly gates with a big hug, a cold beer, and a shaker of salt.
I will miss your presence here but I know you will always be with me forever in my heart.
I love you!
Love,
Zoonafish
Deb Day
April 11, 2008
Dearest Greczkowski Family,
I am very saddened by the loss of your mother. I met her at the Polish Club along with Monique and Barrett playing Pitch. What an absolute jewel she is. I mean that even now she is shining in Heaven. I will miss her immensley. To all of you, my sincere sympathy - but know she is always in your heart and always with you. Most Sincerely, Deb Day
YAJIRA VEGA
April 11, 2008
good buy princes helen love you may GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY .
Joanne Kenyon
April 10, 2008
Aunt Helen, you were such a special person. You always put everyone else first, never wanting anything in return. You did so much for others that only God knows about. You always saw the best in everyone. You will be sorely missed. You knew Jesus in a very personal way. He is alive and has taken you home to be with him. I love you Auntie and will miss you. Vern, she has told me many times that her time with you has been some of her happiest years. Thank you for that. Kids, keep the family together. That would be the best gift you could give her. She loved her family above all else. God be with you all. Your Mom has gone home to be with her Lord.
Jenni (Normas Daughter)
April 10, 2008
Greczkowski family and friends,
There is no need for me to tell you what an amazing woman grandmother was, anyone who has had the pleasure of knowing her knows how loving and compassionate she was to everyone not just people she knew. I wish you all the strength and courage to move forward and get through these difficult and heart breaking times. Just know her life is far from over she is now in Heaven with plenty more tricks up her sleeve and lots of jokes to tell. Keep strong and smilling. That is what she would want
Albert Poudrier
April 10, 2008
I would add little to the guest book if I said that Helen was a real character. She was so much more, always extending an endearing smile beyond her outspoken ways. I hunt with an orange hat she made me, nap on the sofa beneath a multicolored afgan that she knit. We ate sesame chicken at Lucky Garden in Hallowell, ME while swapping stories of big families and small towns. And I never grew tired of those stories or the engaging way Helen told them.
Tonight, I weep.
Gail Roode Mattingly
April 10, 2008
This Dear Friend and sister will be missed more then anyone can imagine! She gave to all who knew her and made each of us feel like we were God's special gifts to her . Yet, it was she who was God's gift to all who were blessed by her friendship, love and unselfish caring.
I shall miss you Sweet Helen! Until we meet again in a better place.
Sheena Chelsea and Marissa Gromko
April 10, 2008
Grandmother, thank you for all of the years of love that you gave us. You accepted us 15 years ago as your own grandchildren, and we couldn't have been happier to be a part of your wonderful family. Thank you for always making us laugh. We will treasure the memories that we made with you and you will live on in our hearts forever.
Sherree Greczkowski
April 10, 2008
Where do I begin...We have just lost a national treasure.For those of us who's lifes she has touched know exactly what I mean.For those of you who did not have the honor of knowing her smile and kindness let me tell you alittle about her.For myself personally,She has taught me many things through the years.But the most treasured gift she shared with me was her unselfish heart.Whether it was to start a fund raiser for someone in need or do a Good Friday dinner of chowder and fritters for the church.She always had me involded in one way or another.But i loved it. It fed my soul and made my bond with her deeper.I always told her what an inspiration she was to my life.If more people in the world saw and thought with their hearts as she did this world would be a better place for all of us.She was one of Gods angels here on earth. To the Greczkowski Family..I love you all...To Vern...thank you for making her life so happy the last few years. YOU were her angel.And to you Mother dear....I love you with all my heart and soul. Thank you for blessing my life with your love and inspritation.
Jackie Perry (Duhaime)
April 10, 2008
Let it be known that the greatest woman to walk the face of this earth has moved on to meet her beloved maker. I have the best memories of growing up with this woman as my aunt helen. I love you dearly.
Bill Shafman
April 10, 2008
Roy-
Sorry I won't be able to attend the calling hours tonight, but i just wanted to let you know my thoughts are with you. I hope you are doing ok. Take care- Bill Shafman
Barbara & Jerry Gauthier
April 10, 2008
Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you. Jerry & I have a lot of good memories of your Mom. She was a wonderful & caring person who will be miss by all that knew her. May God Bless you all.
April 10, 2008
Dad was so to see (and hear her tell him) how happy he had made her by keeping the post office open. Brenda our sincere sympathy, you brought us all together, but had been part of our family a long time before. Your Mom wanted to be called Granny, but Miki came out of the living room and said, "No I will call her Grandmother". She was so proud. Her words were, "I feel like the Queen of England". Her ability to make everyone laugh, to cook with no recipes - just a bit of this or that, her french fries, whoever gets to the meat first gets it - so be ready with your forks, to laugh and make everyone feel at home- just pull up a chair. All this will forever be remembered and missed.
The Kargul/Greczkowski Family
Linda Lussier
April 9, 2008
She is only a prayer away and I know she will always be listening.
You ask, Who is this women?
She is:
My Other Mother
Linda Lussier
April 9, 2008
She helped to build my character and I hope I made her proud. I love her very much. I will miss her smile, laughter and most of all her love.
Thank you Greczkowski family, my extended brothers and sisters, for sharing your mother with me.
Linda Lussier
April 9, 2008
A women who loved me unconditionally. A women who kept me on the straight & narrow[ready and willing to kick my butt if I needed it. A women who taught me to love and be kind to others. A women who excepted me into her life as a teen, like she didn't have enough children to take care of.
She asked me one day as we sat on her little patio, How long do I think I need to repay her? I must say it was not a feeling of indebtedness it was a selfish act on my part. It was joy I gave to myself knowing I had just put a smile on her face, a split second of happiness.
Diane,Lou and Kevin Jachimowicz
April 9, 2008
Dear Lou, Mindy,Brianna, Heather and all of Helen's family:
Please know that you are all in our thoughts and prayers. Helen was a special lady who always made us smile. Now heaven will have a special angel.
Love, Diane, Lou and Kevin
Bea & Andy Dugas
April 9, 2008
To The Lewis & Greczkowski Families
Helen was a very dear friend to our family for over forty years. We were so proud to be asked to be part of her wedding to Vern.So often she would tell us of her happiness.God will help her family through this sad time because of their wonderful memories of her.We will miss her.
Jenn Greczkowski
April 9, 2008
Grandmother,
I'm very happy about the time we got to spend together. I'm glad I got the chace to sit down and listen to all the old stories and look at the pictures before you left. I'm going to miss you very much.
MARY GOSS
April 9, 2008
TO THE GRECZKOWSKI FAMILY: MY SINCERE SYMPATHY ON THE LOSS OF YOUR MOTHER, WIFE, GRANDMOTHER & GREAT GRANDMOTHER.YOU HAVE A BIG FAMILY TO COMFORT ONE ANOTHER AND MANY GREAT MEMORIES OF HELEN I'M SURE. I ONLY MET HER A FEW TIMES , BUT REALLY ENJOYED HER COMPANY . WISH I HAD GOTTEN TO KNOW HER BETTER. SHE IS IN A BETTER PLACE AND WILL WELCOME YOU ALL WHEN THE TIME COMES. SINCERELY, MARY {AUNT MARY TO YOU ELLIE & UNCLE CHUCK.]
MILDRED ROSE
April 9, 2008
HELEN WAS THE 1ST PERSON I MET FROM GLASGO BESIDE CHUCKY WHO WAS BOB ROSE'S FRIEND. SHE WAS SOMETHING ELSE! WE SHARED SOME GOOD TIMES. SHE WILL BE MISSED BY ALL WHO MET AND KNEW HER
Claire Chalecki
April 9, 2008
Amanda&Lou,
So very sorry to hear of your loss.
If there is anything that we can do to help you during this period, please let us know.
Monique Greczkowski Manuzzi
April 9, 2008
Ma,
I just cannot believe your gone. I not only lost my mother but a best friend. Thank you for Vern and my 9 brothers and 2 sisters who I hope will be there now that you and dad are gone. You always put everyone first if they needed anything. I am sure you are up in heaven putting a smile on everyones face and making them laugh. You will never be forgotten. We love you and will miss you. Don't worry about Vern we will make sure he is not alone and gets through this.
Monique Greczkowski Manuzzi
April 9, 2008
Ma,
I just cannot believe your gone. I not only lost my mother but a friend. You always put everyone first if they needed anything. You will never be forgotten. We love you and will miss you.
robert smith
April 9, 2008
about 35 years ago we moved into the busy metropolis of Glasgo, Ct and went down to the Post Office and met Helen who made us feel like we were locals from day one. My wife used to go and get the mail and would be gone for hours. This went on for about two years and then we moved for a bigger house because of our rapidly growing family of four and we did not see Helen for about another 25 years and then we started playing cards at the Polish Club in Griswold and Lo and Behold there is that greatist laugh and freindship that we hadn't seen in all those years, ask anybody who was making that table laugh and they will tell you it was Helen. We also got to meet some of her children and enjoyed playing cards with them too. Me and Di will miss her but we know God has a place reserved for this great person who gave us many laughs and made us feel like family. Our condolences to Vern and all of Helen's family....love Bob and Diana
Tina Corey
April 9, 2008
Helen-THE MATRIARCH OF GLASGO you will be missed.
The Greczkowski Family
We are sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
The Gauthier Family
April 9, 2008
HELEN WAS A DEAR FRIEND.
WE WILL MISS HER TERRIBLY.
PLEASE ACCEPT MY CONDOLENCES.
A FRIEND
Tina
April 9, 2008
To my favorite patient: you will be sorely missed! From the first day I met you even before we discovered I knew one of your children we had a special bond. you had the gift of making all who came in contact with you during your hospital stays leave your room with a smile. You were always concerned that the nurses and staff were working too hard and we appreciated your concern.
To my favorite patients family: I'm sure I dont have to tell you what a special woman your mom was and what an awesome family you are! take care of each other and Vern and try to remember your mom as I do... so full of energy and spunk, that this small woman was larger than life!. She made me laugh so much that I was often in tears from the joy of it! Now I know where Ed gets it from! At this rough time in life take heart in the fact that Helen affected so many lives in a positive way that her spirit will live on through all of us!
Henry Greczkowski
April 9, 2008
Mom...you were everybody's mom..not only us 12 but the whole village of Glasgo..and beyond...you gave more of yourself then we could ever give back. I love you and could never give you back all the love you deserved.....hope God makes you his special angel......
April 9, 2008
We hold you in our thoughts and prayers.
Faculty and staff of St. Joseph School
Ellie Rix-Greczkowski
April 9, 2008
We will always love and miss you ... your legacy will live on thru your children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren and on down the line ... The love and memorys will never fade.
Barrett Greczkowski
April 9, 2008
Goodbuy Mother...We will miss you.
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