Helen V. Puchalski

Franklin, NC - Helen V. Puchalski, age 85, of Carolina Springs Lane, Franklin, NC passed away Tuesday, May 11, 2010 at a local nursing home. She was born in South Deerfield, MA, the daughter of the late Joseph and Jenny Senicki Boro. She was married to the late Joseph Puchalski. She had worked as a waitress for nearly 40 years. She was a volunteer for Macon County Senior Citizens Adult Day Care Program, was a member of Culinary Workers Union in California and was a member of the Polish Alliance. Helen was an avid reader.

She is survived by her daughter, Jean Wright of Franklin, NC; three sisters, Marion Bregaines of Long Meadow, MA, Nancy Melnick of Connecticut and Charlotte Wright of Fallbrook, CA; one brother, Joseph Boro of Las Vegas, NV; one grandchild, Tracy Wright of Kendall, FL.

No services are planned at this time.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in Helen’s memory to the Macon County Library, 819 Siler Road, Franklin, NC 28734 or to the Macon County Adult Program, 108 Wayah St., Franklin, NC 28734.

Bryant-Grant Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Online condolences are available by visiting bryantgrantfuneralhome.com or by email.