Worcester—Helen E. (Raivio) Montville, 95, passed away Monday, March 23, 2009, in the Life Care Center of Auburn. She leaves her son Robert A. Montville and his wife Cyrilla F. of Enfield, CT; daughter, Ann L. Risotti and her husband Richard J. of Millbury; four grandchildren, Richard, Steven, David, and Stacey; and 6 great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by a brother, Laurie Raivio and a sister, Cecelia Andrews. Helen was born in Worcester, daughter of Elvira (Miller) and Karl Raivio. She graduated from Commerce High School in 1932 and was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church. She loved to knit, crochet, and solve crossword puzzles.
Funeral services will be held at Nordgren Memorial Chapel, 300 Lincoln Street, Worcester on Friday, March 27th. A calling hour will be held at 9 a.m. and the funeral service at 10 a.m. Burial will be in Hope Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Susan G. Komen for the Cure, P. O. Box 650309, Dallas, TX 75265-0309. For directions and on-line condolences, please click on link below.