Obituary of Helen S. Farrell

Helen S. (Saplikoski) Farrell, 93, of Colchester, died Monday (Dec. 9, 2013) at the Middlesex Hopsital. Born and raised in New Britain, daughter of the late Bogumil and Stella (Chrzanowski) Saplikoski, she was predeceased by her husband of 52 years, Harry J. Farrell. She retired as Administrative Aide from the City of New Britain after 24 years in the Park and Recreation Department. She held the office of Secretary-Treasurer for New Britain City Employees (CSA) Community Service Association for many years, retiring in 1978 when she moved to Sharon, CT and was employed at the Sharon Hospital for almost 10 years. Her co-workers nominated her as "Care-Giver for the Month". She was a member of Holy Cross Church for over 67 years, a member of the Holy Cross Ladies Guild and held office of Treasurer, a member of the former Mother's Club, and served as secretary. In Colchester, she joined St. Andrews Parish. During her leisure time, she knitted and crocheted afghans which she donated to churches and convalescent homes. She crocheted over 250 blankets for the Holy Cross Ladies Guild where they were then donated to Hospitals for pre natal babies. Mrs. Farrell leaves two sons Timothy J. Farrell of Colchester and LTC (Ret) U.S. Army Thomas D. Farrell and his wife Pamela of Colorado and several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by three sisters Hedwig McLaughlin, Florence Hobart and Mary J. Saplikoski and two brothers L. Steve Saplikoski and Joseph Saplikoski. Funeral services will be held Friday with a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 AM at Holy Cross Church. Burial will follow in Sacred Heart Cemetery, New Britain. Visitation will be Friday from 9:00 AM until the time of the Mass at the Farrell Funeral Home 110 Franklin Sq. New Britain. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Holy Cross Church 31 Biruta St. New Britain, CT 06053.