Helen I. Sheppard

Helen I. (Furrey) Sheppard, 94, of Southington, passed away peacefully at her home on Tuesday Nov. 20, 2012. She was the loving wife of the late Robert H. Sheppard.

Born in Plainville on January 14, 1918, to the late Edgar and Clarissa (Burns) Furrey, she had been a longtime Southington resident.

Helen was the owner of the South End Package Store for many years. She was very active in numerous clubs throughout her lifetime and will be remembered for her kindness and generosity.

Helen is survived by her niece Jean Mongillo and her husband Marcello "Mickey" of Southington; her great-niece Sandy Picone and her husband Dave of Plantsville; her great-niece Lori Crevier and her husband Mark of California; her dearest friend Lorna Heron and several great-great nieces and nephews.

A funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday Nov. 24, 2012 at the Plantsville Funeral Home, 975 S. Main St., Plantsville. Burial will follow in Oak Hill Cemetery, Southington. Calling hours will be held before the service from 9 - 10 a.m. at the funeral home. For online condolences and directions please visit www.plantsvillefuneralhome.com.

FUNERAL SERVICES

A funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday Nov. 24, 2012 at the Plantsville Funeral Home, 975 S. Main St., Plantsville. Burial will follow in Oak Hill Cemetery, Southington. Calling hours will be held before the service from 9 - 10 a.m. at the funeral home. For online condolences and directions please visit www.plantsvillefuneralhome.com.