1952 –2013
Woodstock – Helen Matthews Plassmann, 60, of Meehan Rd., died Friday, April 5, 2013 at home surrounded by her devoted family after a four-year battle with cancer. She was the loving wife of Carl D. Plassmann. Born in Brooklyn, NY, she was the daughter of the late Edwin and Mildred (Wilcox) Matthews.
Helen was a 1970 graduate of Woodstock Academy. She attended Quinebaug Valley Community College and received her Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Eastern Connecticut State University. She was a Certified Medical Records Coder and worked at Day Kimball Hospital for nearly 40 years. She also briefly taught Medical Terminology and Medical Coding at QVCC.
Helen was a member of the Plainfield Historical Society where she led a successful effort to get the Plainfield Street Historic District listed in the National Register of Historic Places. An avid quilter, she was a member of the Cornerstone Quilters and Country Quilters of Northeast CT and enjoyed traveling to Pennsylvania and Vermont to attend quilt shows. She enjoyed snowshoeing, bird watching, running, walking, cross-country skiing, hiking, cooking and relaxing with a cup of tea. Helen took great pride watching her sons play sports growing up and later watching her grandchildren at sporting events and recitals. She liked to take trips to Washington, DC and to the beach in Charlestown, RI.
Helen is survived by her husband of 31 years Carl D. Plassmann; her two sons Brad Favreau and his wife Amy of Woodstock and David Plassmann of Washington, DC; her brother, Andrew Matthews and his wife Lori of Hampden, ME; her two sisters Brenda LeBeau of Eustis, FL and Patricia Peabody of Tolland; her sister-in-law Ellen Durand and her husband Paul of Griswold; her father-in-law Raymond Plassmann of Moosup; and several nieces and nephews. Helen adored her three grandchildren, Guerin, Lennon, and Campbell Favreau. She was predeceased by her mother-in-law Janette (Wibberley) Plassmann.
Relatives and friends are invited to visit with Helen’s family from 5 to 8 p.m., Wednesday, April 10, 2013 at the Gilman Funeral Home, 104 Church St., Putnam, CT. A funeral service will be held on Thursday April 11, 2013 at 11:00 a.m. at the Inn at Woodstock Hill, 94 Plaine Hill Rd., Woodstock. Interment will be private. Memorial Donations may be made to the Woodstock Academy Foundation, 57 Academy Rd., Woodstock, CT 06281 to establish a fund in Helen’s name for at-risk girls at the Academy. For memorial guestbook visit www.GilmanAndValade.com.
Jennifer Thompson
I am so sorry to hear this news, even though it was to b expected… I hate cancer and that her full life was cut short, leaving her family with a terrible hole. She will b in my prayers along with all who mourn her loss. RIP
Dave and Lynn Bourque
We will always hear her laugh.We will miss her love of life. We have lots of good memories of Helen to keep close in our hearts.
Denise LeBeau Williams
Dearest Carl, Brad and David:
My heartfelt condolence is sent to you “along the wires”. I’ve loved your mom, “Auntie Helen” all my life and will miss her greatly. You all will be in my thoughts and prayers this week.
With Love,
Denise LeBeau Williams
Sharon LeBeau
Carl, you completed our family when you joined with auntie Helen. I saw your marriage as an example of a the perfect union of two souls. A love so strong I was humbled by the happiness between you when I was in your presence. Helen’s faith and devotion to you, and yours to her remains as breathtaking and powerful as the rising sun. A forever love. Brad and David are a strong and thriving legacy to remind us all of Helen’s love of life and family. May God hold you three men of Helen’s heart through this hurtful time. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers.
Judy Bachand
Dear Carl, Brad and David. I am so sad to know Helen has passed, however, she will still remain in our hearts forever. I shall miss my friend deeply. My heartfelt sympathies to all of you and your entire family. Judy
Jeanne Zaleski
Carl, Brad, and David, Although I’ve never met you, Helen’s always spoke so highly of you. My sincerest condolences for your lose.
Jeanne
Joyce Larson
I am so sorry to hear about Helen. Even though I knew her mainly through our sons’ friendship, every contact with her showed me what a warm and loving person she was. My son Andrew has a beautiful quilt that she made him for his high school graduation – it was such a surprise at the time, that she made him that amazing gift! We pray that God will comfort all her family at this sad time.
Leslie Matthews
My thoughts are with you Carl, David, Brad, and the rest of our family. Auntie Helen has left such a special mark on my heart, and I am so grateful to have had such a loving person in my life. Helen, I will miss and love you always. xoxo
Dolly Child
Carl, Brad and David,
My condolences on your loss. Helen was a good friend, a great mother and so talented with her quilts.
I remember all the good times we had together as children and as young adults.
My prayers go out to all of you and all of Helen’s family.
Go with God. Love always, Dolly
The Inn at Woodstock Hill
Our most sincere condolences to Carl, Brad and David on the loss of Helen. We enjoyed seeing her smiling face on so many occasions at the Inn. She will be greatly missed.
Richard Naumann and the Staff of The Inn at Woodstock Hill
Jessica Pegurri
We send our love to Carl, David, Brad and the family.
Helen will forever be in our hearts. Her artistic creativity is displayed in our home daily through a handmade quilt she created for Marcus when he was born 14 years ago. It rests on the back of a rocking chair in our living room and reminds us to appreciate everyday.
Rest in Peace Helen.
Love,
Jessica, Scott, Marcus and Jake