HELEN T. COLLETTE (DONOVAN)

Helen T. (Donovan) Collette, 66, died Wednesday, June 29, 2011, at St Vincent Hospital, surrounded by family and friends.

She leaves her husband of 45 years, Edward J. Collette, Jr.; her son, Edward J. Collette III, and his son, Edward J. Collette IV of Barre; her son, Tyler H. Collette, his wife Christina and their two, children Derek and Catherine of Holden; her daughter, Danielle L. Erickson, her husband Edwin and their five children, Kyle Barton, Austin, Scott, Alex, and Jack Erickson; two sisters, Patricia Geneva and her husband Jack, Maryann Porter and her husband John; her best friend, Gerri Mandel; nieces, nephews, and her dog, Cheyenne.

She was born in Worcester, daughter of Francis and Irene (Hardy) Donovan. Helen worked at L and J of New England in Worcester for several years, before retiring.

Family and friends are invited to a graveside service on Wednesday, July 6 at 11:00 a.m. at Worcester County Memorial Park, Paxton. Arrangements in the care of CALLAHAN & FAY BROTHERS FUNERAL HOME, 61 Myrtle St., Worcester. There will be no calling hours. Please omit flowers.