Suffield Obituary: Helen Jason, 69

Helen J. (Kulig) Jason, 69, of Somers, beloved wife of Edward Jason, passed away on Sunday, August 30, 2015 at home with her family by her side.

She was born in Springfield, MA on June 1, 1946 to the late Albert and Anna (Borkowski) Kulig. Helen grew up in West Springfield, lived in West Suffield for ten years, before moving to Somers in 1981. She was employed as a hairdresser with the Serendipity Salon in Longmeadow, MA. Helen enjoyed attending Polish dances, playing cards, traveling to the Cape and visiting her daughter and son-in-law in Florida.

In addition to her husband, she leaves her daughter, Christina Anderson and her husband, Graham of Bradenton, FL; two brothers, Richard Kulig and his wife, Ann and Edward Kulig and his wife, Linda; four sisters, Laura Cincotta, Irene Karaskiewicz, Phyllis Barbanera and Catherine Brochu and her husband, Raymond. She is predeceased by her brother, Donald Kulig, and sister, Eleanor Plante. She also leaves behind many beloved nieces, nephews and dear friends.

Family and friends may gather on Friday, September 4 at 9 a.m. at Somers Funeral Home, 354 Main Street, Somers, for a Mass of Christian Burial to be celebrated at 10 a.m. at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, 27 Somers Road, Hampden, MA, followed by burial in Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Springfield, MA. Her family will receive friends on Thursday, September 3 from 4 to 7 p.m. at the funeral home.

Memorial donations may be made to Helen & Harry Gray Cancer Center, 80 Seymour Street, Hartford, CT 06102.