Obituary of Helen A. Desmarais

Helen A. Desmarais, 83, of Danielson, passed away Friday, April 24, 2015 at Day Kimball Hospital in Putnam, CT. She was born on February 21, 1932 in Putnam, CT, daughter of the late Herman and Anna (Smith) Barlow. She married Albert R. Desmarais on December 26, 1953 in All Hollows Church in Moosup, CT, he died January 23, 2000. Helen loved her home and caring for it. She lived her whole life on East Franklin St. in Danielson, CT. She loved spending time with her family. She was a member of the Ladies Auxiliary Post 21 in Danielson, CT. Helen worked for the Danielson Cinema. She leaves her daughters, Kathleen and her husband Gary Beaudoin of Danielson, Doreen and her husband John Martinik of Thompson, her son Bruce and his wife Lisa Desmarais of Dayville, her seven grandchildren, her seven great grandchildren and one great great grandchild, one niece and three nephews and Helen’s lifelong friend Beatrice Osowski of Southbridge, MA. She was predeceased by her two brothers, Donald Barlow and Ernest Barlow. Those wishing to donate may make a donation in her memory to DKH Deary Memorial Fund, PO Box 632, Putnam, CT 06260. Calling Hours will be Tuesday, April 28, 2015 from 6:00 to 8:00 PM at Gagnon and Costello Funeral Home, 33 Reynolds Street, Danielson, CT. A Funeral Service will be at the Funeral Home Wednesday, April 29, 2015 at 10:00 AM. Burial following in South Killingly Cemetery. Share a memory at www.gagnonandcostellofh.com