PAXTON___Helen V. (Kitonis) Missunas, formerly of Paxton passed away April 29, 2025 at the age of 97 just shy of her 98th birthday. Her beloved husband of 48 years, Leo, passed away in 2008. Helen was also predeceased by her three older brothers, Walter, Peter and Anthony.
Having no children of her own Helen was very close to her nieces and nephews especially Karen Sutkus, Joan Kitonis and Theresa Caldwell and their families. Helen was born in Worcester of Lithuanian immigrants, Raymond and Eleanora Kitonis and was fond of her Lithuanian heritage.
Helen was a member of the former St. Casimir Church and was a eucharistic minister there along with her husband Leo. Active in the church Helen helped out at many church events. Helen and Leo loved to travel and spend time with her family.
Mrs. Missunas was an Executive secretary many years for Melville Shoe Corp. and retired many years ago. Remembered for her elegance and class, Helen was always well dressed and looked like she just came from the beauty salon. Helen was a kind and caring person who put the needs of others before her own and will be greatly missed. Helen’s family would like to thank Knollwood Nursing Center for the care and kindness shown to Helen and the Jewish Health Care Hospice for the support and compassion given to Helen and her family.
The funeral will be held on Wednesday May 7, 2025 from HENRY – DIRSA FUNERA LHOME, 33 Ward Street, Worcester with a Mass at 10:30 AM in St. John Church 40 Temple Street, Worcester. Burial will follow in St. John’s Cemetery, Worcester. Calling hours in the funeral home are Tuesday May 6, 2025 from 5:00 to 7:00 PM. To share a memory or condolence please visit www.worcesterfuneral.com