Hadley, Helen (Kulch) O’Brien, a resident of Hadley, MA for over 50 years, passed away peacefully on November 9, 2018.  Born in Turners Falls, MA on October 11, 1927 as one of nine children of Polish immigrants Stephen and Josephine Kulch, she aspired to and created beauty in herself and all things around her.  She was the quintessential “strong woman behind the successful man”.  The crowning jewels of her life were her daughter and grandchildren. She was deeply loved and will be missed by Ken O’Brien, her husband for over 70 years, their daughter, Bonnie Bobetsky and her husband, Ted, three grandchildren- Brianna, Kyle and Shauna Seaver and granddaughter-in-law, Emily Langford, as well as step grandson, Nick Bobetsky, and his wife, Jenni. She is also survived by several beloved nieces and nephews.

A Liturgy of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, November 17th at 10:00 a.m. at Most Holy Redeemer Church, Hadley, MA., burial will be private.

Donations to honor Helen’s memory may be made to Dakin Humane Society, P.O. Box 6307, Springfield, MA. 01101.