Helsa T. Nogueira passed away peacefully at home on Thursday December 3, 2015, surrounded by her loving family. Born April 29, 1976, Helsa is survived by her loving and devoted mother and father Sofia and Manuel Nogueira of Chicopee, sister Liliana Rodriguez and her husband Christian Rodriguez, and goddaughter Alyssa Tilbury of Springfield, grandmother Teresa Maria of Portugal, many aunts and uncles, numerous cousins, godchildren, and countless friends and acquaintances. She is predeceased by her grandmother and both grandfathers. Helsa was a graduate of Chicoopee High School class of 1994. She attended Western New England College where she majored in business. She enjoyed the comradery and work at Baystate Gas for many years. Helsa was a beautiful loving soul. She donated to so many charities including St. Jude’s Children Hospital, the Heifer Foundation, feed the children, just to name a few. Her generous heart was felt by her entire family and friends. Helsa loved to have fun, spend time with family and friends, and see the smiles on the faces of all the children’s lives she touched. She will always be remembered for her compassion. Her frequent messages of love, support, care and concern will be cherished always and deeply missed. Helsa’s beautiful smile and kindness will never be forgotten. She leaves a legacy of hope, faith, and optimism. We would also like to thank Baystate Hospice for their compassionate care, especially her nurse Katie and her aide Tasha, whom which had become a very close friend of her. A Funeral Service will be held on Monday December 7, 2015 at 9:30 AM from the Grise Funeral Home 280 Springfield St. Chicopee with a Mass of Christian Liturgy to take place at 11:00 AM in Holy Name of Jesus Parish in the Assumption Church. Burial will follow at Calvary Cemetery. Calling Hours will be held on Sunday December 6, 2015 from 4 to 7 PM at the funeral home.