Helen L. Anop
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Helen L. Anop, 95, of Kensington, passed away peacefully in her home on March 23, 2022. She was the beloved wife of the late Walter P. Anop. Helen was born in New Britain on February 16, 1927, daughter of the late Peter and Alice (Urda) Labas. She received her bachelor's degree in elementary education from CCSU, her master's degree in education and sixth year in special education from UCONN. Helen taught in New Britain for 43 years at the elementary level. She was a devoted, lifelong member of Holy Trinity Orthodox Church in New Britain where she established the Sunday School, sang in the church choir and was a member of the parish council. Helen's hobbies included reading, baking, cooking, and knitting. Helen's afghans will be cherished by all those fortunate to have received one.
Helen is survived by her son Peter Anop and his wife Ann Marie of Southington; daughter Alicyn Pulcini and her husband Joe of Kensington; grandchildren Alicia and Timothy Anop, and Andrew and Nicholas Pulcini; brother Peter Labas and his wife Gladys of Higganum; nieces and nephew Cheryl Labas of Newington, Robert Labas of Glastonbury, Cynthia Labas, and Amy Labas both of New Britain. Helen was a loving mother, grandmother, sister, and aunt who will live on in the hearts of her family.
Relatives and friends were invited to visit with Helen's family on Sunday, March 27 from 2:00 to 4:00 P.M. at the Duksa Family Funeral Homes at Burritt Hill, 332 Burritt St., New Britain. Her Funeral Liturgy took place on Monday, March 28 at 10:00 A.M. at Holy Trinity Orthodox Church, 305 Washington St., New Britain. Burial immediately followed in Holy Trinity Orthodox Cemetery, New Britain. In honor of Helen's dedication to teaching, donations in her memory that will be used to promote literacy, can be made to New Britain Public Schools Attn. Finance Department, 2172 Main Street, New Britain, CT 06051. To share a condolence with her family, please visit www.duksa.net.