Joan Helgeland Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Joan Helgeland (Worcester, Massachusetts), born in New Bedford, Massachusetts, who passed away on September 27, 2024, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Joan Helgeland to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her husband Walter Helgeland; and her parents, Joseph Bromley Gatie and Bessie Decarteret Gatie. She is survived by: her daughters, Ellen R. (James), Jewart of Worcester, MA, Alexa R. (Bill), Brown of Lubbock, TX and Kirsten J. Helgeland (Roger Cramer) of Amesbury, MA; her grandchildren, Joan Powers (Ben) of Dracut, MA, Rachel Burlock (John) of Barrington, NH, Brandon Van (Anna), Anna Vogelzang (Andrew Young) of Evanston, IL, Diana Ciminello (Dan) of Holden, MA and Edward Van (Rachel); and her great grandchildren, Jack, Ethan, Molly Rose, Fiona, Axzel, Freyja, Jasper, Ramona and Luna.
In lieu of flowers, please send donations to or Overlook Hospice, 88 Masonic Home Road Charlton, MA 01507.
