Helen Canzanella, 89, passed away on Friday, October 23rd, at home in San Tan Valley, AZ, surrounded by her family.
She was born in Hartford, CT, on February 10, 1937, to the late Louis and Dorothy (Huntsman) Canzanella. Helen was raised in West Hartford, CT, where she spent the majority of her life, and was a member of the Elmwood community Church.
Helen worked in the Library Circulation Department at Middlebury College, Middlebury, VT, and later at Trinity College, Hartford, CT, until her retirement.
She leaves a daughter Linda, and her husband, Michael Sheary, of San Tan Valley, AZ, three granddaughters, Natalie Sheary, of Brentwood, TN, Jennifer Sheary-Kwong and her husband Derek, of Brooklyn, NY, and Virginia Grant, of Presque Isle, ME, along with many nieces and nephews.
Helen also leaves her cherished friends Mary Ruth, Connie, and Traci, with whom she enjoyed relations that extended decades.
Helen was pre-deceased by a son Steven Grant, four brothers and a sister, and her former husband and friend Richard Grant.
Helen’s family will pay their respects at a private celebration of life, in the near future. Linda and Michael would like to thank the hospice nurses and caregivers for their incredible care and support.
Memorial donations may be made to Hospice of the Valley,
1510 E. Flower St., Phoenix, AZ 85014
Celebrating 75 years of serving our community