OBITUARY
Leominster
Helen May (Porter) Testa, 70, died Monday April 19, at Keystone Center in
Leominster.
Helen was born in Ayer, May 12, 1939, the daughter of Vernon and Helen
(Cassidy) Porter and lived in the Fitchburg and Leominster area all her life.
She had been employed in the office of M.O.C. Montachusett Opportunity
Council for many years and retired in 1995.
Helen leaves her sons Daniel A. Richard and his wife Janice of Massina,
N.Y., Gary M. Richard, Mark A. Richard and Gregory P. Richard and his life
long partner, Yvonne "Nan" Shepler all of Leominster, Christopher A.
Richard and his wife Susette of Pepperell. Helen also leaves her step-son
John Testa Jr. in Maine and her step-daughter Tina Testa of Fitchburg. Ten
grandchildren, seven step-grandchildren, one great grandson and one
great grandaughter. Nieces and nephews and several great nieces and
great nephews.
Helen's husband of 30 years John Testa died March 17, 2006. Two brothers
and three sisters died before her.
A Mass of Ressurection will be held on Thursday April 22, at 10:00 A.M. in
St. Camillus Church 333 Mechanic St. Calling hours in the Bosk Funeral
Home 85 Blossom St. Fitchburg will be held on Wednesday April 21 from 6
to 9 P.M. Contributions in her name may be made to St. Camillus Church 33
Mechanic St. Fitchburg, Ma. 01420.