Westfield – Helen Y (Yaracz) Edwards, 93, wife of the late Thomas T.
Edwards of Westfield, peacefully passed away at her son’s home on Thursday, August 24th. She was the daughter of the late Joseph and Antonina (Preisner) Yaracz.
She is survived by her loving children: son Francis and his wife Carol Edwards of Westfield and daughter Gloria and her husband Michael Wahl of Montana; and 5 cherished grandchildren: David (Nancy) of Marietta, GA, Diane (Denver) of DeRidder, LA, Michael of Virginia Beach, VA, Dakota (Allison) of Billings, MT and Toby (Meghan) of Copper Center, AK. She is survived by great grandchildren Joshua of Louisiana, Alex and Samantha of Georgia, Owen and Emrie of Alaska and Lincoln of Montana. She is survived by many nieces and nephews, including special nieces Frances Petros and Elaine Szafran.
In addition to her husband, she was predeceased by her four siblings.
Mrs. Edwards was a member of the Class of 1941 of Westfield High School. She was a career federal employee, retiring from the US Postal Service. She was an avid gardener.
There will be a Visiting Hour on Saturday September 9th from 11 am to noon followed by a Funeral Home Service at Firtion Adams, 76 Broad St, Westfield. Burial of cremains will be at St Mary’s Cemetery in Westfield immediately after the service. In lieu of flowers donations in Helen’s name may be made to Stanley Park, 400 Western Ave, Westfield 01085 or to the charity of the donor’s choice. www.firtionadams.com
