Helen Chapin (Conger) DeCiantis, 68, died unexpectedly March 29th at Yale New Haven Hospital surrounded by her family.
She is survived by children Jonathan and Lauren DeCiantis, Matthew DeCiantis, Helen Chapin and Giuseppe Cassata, and Frank Clark, Jr. and Jennifer DeCiantis, her six grandchildren and her closest, beloved friend, Marcia Wade. Helen is also survived by her two sisters Cicely Shoemaker and Alice Conger. She was predeceased by her parents David and Helen Conger and her brother David Conger.
Helen was a retired nurse from Fairview Odd Fellows Home in Groton. She was a born caregiver who was loved by all. She truly had a gift for making people feel special. Helen was a person who never stopped learning. She loved trying new things whether it was a new recipe, new craft, or a new adventure. Her main focus was always her family. Nothing made her happier than being a mother, grandmother, sister, and best friend.
She was a lifetime member of the Herb Society of America, The Stonington Garden Club, and St. Mark's Church in Mystic.
A service to celebrate Helen's life will be held Thursday, April 4th at 11am at St. Mark's Church in Mystic. Burial will be private.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Odd Fellows Home, 235 Lestertown Road, Groton CT 06340 or St. Mark's Church, 15 Pearl Street, Mystic CT 06355.
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