Helena B. Witkowski

Thompson, CT- Helena B. Witkowski, of Thompson CT, passed away on Saturday March 16, 2019.  Helena was born in Thompson, CT the daughter of the late Wojciec (Albert) and Aniela (Skowron) Witkowski on April 17, 1927. She leaves numerous nephews and nieces.  Helena was predeceased by 5 brothers, Anthony, John, Stanley, Paul and Walter, and five sisters; Frames Dalterio, Josephine Dabrowski, Mary Walkowicz, Anna Witkowski and Julie Robbins. 

Helena graduated from Tourtellotte High School in North Grosvenordale, CT, the Connecticut Institute of Hairdressing and Cosmetology in Hartford, CT, Central Connecticut College in New Britain, CT with a BS in education and the Summer School of Krakow, Poland with a certificate in education.  Ms. Witkowski was the owner of Helen's Beauty Shoppe in Putnam, CT.  She then was the department head of 40 years at the H. Ellis Vocational and Technical School, retiring on April 1, 1986.  She was a member of the Connecticut State Employees Association.

Ms Witkowski would like to extend a special thank you to Joanne Jolly who was a friend for many years.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Joseph School, North Grosvenordale, CT for a scholarship for students entering a college to major in education. Funeral Mass will be held Saturday  June 1, 2019, 11 am in St. Joseph Church, North Grosvenordale followed by burial in St. Joseph Cemetery.  There are no calling hours.  Shaw-Majercik Funeral Home, 48 School St., Webster, MA has been entrusted with her arrangements.  A guest book is available at www.shaw-majercik.com where you may post a condolence or light a candle.

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