1938
Helen
2008
Helen J. (Bigelow) Colley
November 12, 1938 — June 15, 2008
Helen J. (Bigelow) Colley, 69, of Grafton, died June 15th at Milford Regional Medical Center. She was the wife of Robert P. Colley, Jr.
Mrs. Colley was born in Northbridge, the daughter of the late Milford and Lillian (Rogers) Bigelow, and lived in Upton most of her life until moving to Grafton 16 years ago. She worked for Bullard Abrasives, General Electric, and other area companies before retiring several years ago. She was a member and former Sunday School teacher at the United Parish of Upton and playing bingo was her favorite pastime. A loving mother and grandmother, her family meant the world to her.
In addition to her devoted husband of 18 years, she leaves two sons, Milford J. Berry and his wife Stephanie of Millbury, and Lewis R. Berry and his wife Laraine of Grafton; 2 wonderful grandchildren, Amber and Ashley Berry of Milford; a brother Leon Bigelow and his wife Marilyn of Leicester; a sister-in-law Winona Bigelow of Upton; and many nieces, nephews and cousins. She was also the sister of the late Corene and Alan Bigelow.
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Mrs. Colley was born in Northbridge, the daughter of the late Milford and Lillian (Rogers) Bigelow, and lived in Upton most of her life until moving to Grafton 16 years ago. She worked for Bullard Abrasives, General Electric, and other area companies before retiring several years ago. She was a member and former Sunday School teacher at the United Parish of Upton and playing bingo was her favorite pastime. A loving mother and grandmother, her family meant the world to her.
In addition to her devoted husband of 18 years, she leaves two sons, Milford J. Berry and his wife Stephanie of Millbury, and Lewis R. Berry and his wife Laraine of Grafton; 2 wonderful grandchildren, Amber and Ashley Berry of Milford; a brother Leon Bigelow and his wife Marilyn of Leicester; a sister-in-law Winona Bigelow of Upton; and many nieces, nephews and cousins. She was also the sister of the late Corene and Alan Bigelow.
Service Details
A graveside service will be held Thursday, June 19, at noon in Lakeview Cemetery, North Main St., Upton, with the Rev. Jan Gregory-Charpentier officiating.There are no public calling hours.
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