Obituary of Helen Verrette

Helen J. Verrette, 80, of Putnam, CT passed away May 26, 2017 at Umass Memorial Hospital in Worcester, MA. She was born on March 13, 1937 in Elmford, NY daughter of the late Frank and Eleanor Barrows.
Helen was a homemaker and loved spending time with her grandchildren. She enjoyed time with friends, going out for lunch, shopping trips, watching TV and doing word find puzzles.
She leaves her children Susan Durand of Thompson, CT; Joann Desrochers (Robert) of North Grosvenordale, CT; Sandra Farrar (James) of Topsfield, ME; Alan Verrette (Iwona) of Port St. Lucie, FL. Her grandchildren Danielle, Jamie, Travis, Tyler and Kyle. Her great grandsons Benjamin and Nathaniel. Her siblings Robert Barrows; Frank Barrows; Frances Bourbeau; Lillian Holcomb and Charlotte Mauller. Also several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by two grandchildren Ryan and Lindsay. 
Calling Hours will be Wednesday, May 31, 2017 from 10:00 to 11:30 AM at the Smith and Walker Funeral Home, 148 Grove Street, Putnam, CT. A Funeral Service will follow at 11:30 AM at the Funeral Home. Burial will be in Munyan Cemetery, Putnam, CT. Share a memory at www.smithandwalkerfh.com