Obituaries

Helen Ann Bielonko, 86; Suffield Senior Center Volunteer Who Enjoyed Crocheting, Reading, Painting

Calling hours are scheduled for Tuesday, Jan. 6.

From Nicholson & Carmon Funeral Home.

Helen Ann Bielonko, 86, of Suffield, beloved wife of Edmund B. Bielonko passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, January 1, 2015.

Born May 17, 1928 in Springfield, MA she was daughter of the late John and Mary (Tkacz) Kucharski.

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She grew up in Massachusetts before moving to Suffield in 1952. Before retiring she was the secretary at Krupa Oil Co., Suffield. She enjoyed volunteering at the Suffield Senior Center, she liked crocheting, reading, painting and spending time with her family.

Besides her husband Edmund, she is survived by her five children, Michael Bielonko and his wife, Patricia of Berlin, Janice Wesche and her husband William of Suffield, David Bielonko of West Suffield, Edmund Bielonko of Suffield, Maria Bielonko of Windsor Locks; a sister, Victoria Prince and her husband George of Palmer, MA; seven grandchildren, Richard Bielonko, Amanda Farina and her husband Sean, Ryan Wesche and his wife Kristen, Katie Bielonko, DJ Bielonko, Aaron Bielonko, Branden Bielonko.

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She was predeceased by a brother, John Kucharski and a sister, Amelia Lidwin.

The family would like to extend their deepest appreciation and gratitude to Dr. Arjun Mannam and the loving staff of Comfort Keepers and Masonicare for their compassion, kindness and excellent care.

Her family will receive friends Tuesday, January 6, 2015 from 4-8 PM at the Nicholson & Carmon Funeral Home, 443 East St. N. (Rt. 159), Suffield.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Suffield VNA, 450 South St., Suffield, CT 06078.

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