Helen Hubbard
Date of Passing:
Helen (Kosciow) Hubbard, 92, of Cul De Sac Way, Riverside, died peacefully at home on October 18, 2024 surrounded by her loving family. She was the wife of the late George A. Hubbard.
Born in Providence, a daughter of the late Nicholas and Florence (Puhacz) Kosciow, she lived in Riverside since 1965.
Mrs. Hubbard was an Accounting Secretary for the Diabetes & Endocrinology office for 24 years before retiring in the year 2000.
Helen was a communicant of St. Brendan Church where she was past President of the parish’s Forever Young Club. She was active in the Girl Scouts in the 1970’s. She was a life member of the RI Congress of Parents & Teachers, a former member of the East Bay RSVP and St. Luke’s Young at Heart Club.
Mrs. Hubbard was past President of the St. Catherine of Sienna, former Rosary and Altar Society and Apponaug, the Alice M. Waddington PTA, the Riverside Circle of the Daughters of Isabella, member of the St. Benedict’s Circle, the AARP Chapter # 1302 and member of the AARP, where she was honored with the Volunteer of the Year Award in 2018.
She is survived by her children, Mark W. Hubbard and his wife Betsy of Riverside, Jeffrey A. Hubbard and his wife Linda of Merrimack, NH, Barbara J. Brennan and the late Michael Brennan of Riverside, Dale F. Maiella and her husband Richard of Wylie, TX, Brenda L. Soito and her husband Lee of Rehoboth, MA, Diane M. Gouveia and her husband Michael of Scituate; twelve grandchildren and ten great grandchildren. She was the sister of the late Olga Piazza, Pauline Fuini, Steven Kostiv and Paul Kosciow.
With gratitude to her entire caregiving team, including Barbara and Pauline, Hopehealth Hospice, and Concord Healthcare whose compassionate care and companionship brought her such peace and comfort.
Her Funeral will be held on Tuesday October 29, 2024 from the W. RAYMOND WATSON FUNERAL HOME, 350 Willett Avenue, Riverside at 8:45 a.m. with a Mass of Christian Burial in St. Brendan Church, Turner Avenue, Riverside at 10 a.m. Burial will follow in Gate of Heaven Cemetery.
Calling hours are Monday October 28, 2024 from 4-7 p.m. Contributions in Helen’s memory to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN, 38105 would be deeply appreciated.
She was always a pleasure to work with at Diabetes and Endocrinology Associates. Many years prior, she was my uncle’s prom date and brought in the picture to show me….such a kind woman….she will be missed.
So sorry for your loss.
In this time of sorrow, we offer our heartfelt condolences to the Hubbard family. May the love and support of friends and family help you through this difficult period. Our thoughts are with you all.
Mrs. Hubbard my family was so grateful to you so many years ago when you helped me find medical care, then only later to become close friends with your daughter Diane, it all seems sureel. You were busy here on earth raising your family, participating with school PTA’s and church organizations and now the Lord has called you home with the words, “Well done”!
Vale Aunt Helen
My thoughts and condolences are with my cousins and their families. Losing your mother is always hard… but the wonderful memories will keep her alive for you
with love
Shelley
Helen was a special friend and neighbor. I will miss her good company. Condolences to the family.
My sincere condolences
My sincere condolences to the entire Hubbard family. Helen was a compassionate, intelligent lady who gave so much to people in the community through her volunteerism. She will be missed!
Our deepest condolences to the Hubbard Family.
Mrs. Hubbard was an important part of my childhood, growing up on Cul de sac Way. Sending love and peace to her family. May she rest in eternal peace.
Sending peace to all during this time of loss. Aunt Helen was a remarkable lady.
Special condolences to all of her family!
She was a wonderful lady and good friend to me!
It was an honor to care for your mother and to get to know the whole family. Thank you for letting me share her last months and days with you. It was truly an honor.
Helen, you’ll always hold a special place in my heart ❤️
Pauline