- Helen Welch age 78 of Stratford passed away on Tuesday December 23, 2008 in Maefair Health Center, Trumbull. Helen a retired Administrative Assistant for Acme Shear was born in Stratford to the late Thomas and Helen (Olsavsky) Poole and has been a life long area resident. Helen, a graduate of Harding High School Class of 1947 was employed by the Paper Box Company prior to Acme and was a long time member of Our Lady of Grace Church. Survivors include her long time friend and companion Patsy J. Rupe, her sister-in-law Laura Price, nephews William Price and his wife Deborah, and Michael Price, and a great nephew William Price Jr. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her brother William Price. Friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial on Saturday December 27th at 10 a.m. in Our Lady of Grace Church 298 Second Hill Lane Stratford. Interment will follow in St. John's Cemetery Stratford. At the family's request calling hours have been omitted. In lieu of flowers those desiring may make donations to Our Lady of Grace Church. The Adzima Funeral Home 50 Paradise Green Place Stratford has been entrusted with the funeral arrangements.