Helen A Gallagher

Born and raised in Norwich, she was the daughter of Alice (Pietrolay) and Stephen Lisiewski.

Helen was a devoted wife and mother, grandmother, great grandmother and friend. In addition to spending time with her family, she loved sewing, knitting and crafts. She was previously employed at Majestic Clothing Co.

She leaves her children Paul Thompson and wife, Rita, of Norwich; MaryAnn Deffley and husband, Herb, of South Windsor; Michael Gallagher and wife, Lorna, of Norwich; Eileen Gabler and husband, Ian, of West Palm, FL; Dennis Gallagher of Port St. Lucie, FL. Helen was blessed with seven grandchildren Jason Thompson and wife, Rhonda; Laura Roessler and husband, Matthew; Kara Cromack and husband , Steve; LeighAnn Deffley and husband, Patrick; Matthew Deffley, Stacey Gallagher and John Patrick Gabler; and seven great-grandchildren Andrew, Mackenzie, Hannah, Emily, Jacob, Matthew and Owen.

Helen was predeceased by her first husband, Paul R. Thompson, US Navy, sister Carol Maurice and brothers Joseph and John Lisiewski.

The family would like to thank the wonderful staff of Harrington Court for the kind and compassionate care they provided.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Tuesday, December 23, 2014 at 10:00 a.m. at The Cathedral of St. Patrick, 213 Broadway, Norwich. Burial will follow in St. Joseph Cemetery, Norwich.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Alzheimer’s Foundation of America, 322 Eight Ave. 7th fl. New York, NY 10001 or www.alzfdn.org

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