Obituary of Helen Labis Crossley

Helen (Labis) Crossley, 91, of Waterford formerly of Marlborough, wife of the late Robert J. Crossley, died peacefully Tuesday, July 5, 2016. Born November 23, 1924 in the Scitico section of Hazardville, now Enfield, CT, daughter of the late John C. and Victoria (Brenick) Labis. Helen was an accountant for the State of Connecticut Department of Labor. She was most proud of attaining Master Gardener designation from UCONN. She taught CCD at St. John Fisher where she attended daily Mass. She volunteered at the Richmond Library and was a former member of several other volunteer organizations. Helen loved to read anything and everything and completed the daily crossword puzzle in ink. She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law Catherine C. and Stephen J. Negri of Waterford, a son and daughter-in-law Alan R. and Donna E. Crossley of Marlborough, a brother John Labis of Enfield, and a sister Margaret Golas and her husband Joseph of Enfield. She is also survived by a granddaughter, 6 great grandchildren, 4 step grandchildren, 14 step great grandchildren and many nieces, nephews and good friends. She loved them all. She was predeceased by her grandson Robert J. Crossley. The family would like to express their appreciation to: The staff and residents of Atria Crossroads Assisted Living for their care and friendship over the past two years; the nurses and aides of Bride Brook Health and Rehab who cared for Helen most recently; and the many physicians and their assistants who attended to her medical needs. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by her nephew Rev. John Golas on Tuesday, July 12 at 10 AM in St. John Fisher Church, 30 Jones Hollow Rd., Marlborough. Burial will follow in Marlboro Cemetery. Friends may call at the Mulryan Funeral Home, 725 Hebron Ave., Glastonbury on Monday, July 11 from 5-7 PM. Memorial donations may be made to the Richmond Memorial Library, 15 School Dr., Marlborough, CT 06447 or to the Waterford Public Library, 49 Rope Ferry Rd., Waterford, CT 06385. For online condolences please visit www.mulryanfh.com