Helen Mary (Rustek) Schulz, 89, of Haddam and formerly of Westbrook, wife of the late Albert T. Schulz, passed away on June 1 at Chestelm Health & Rehab Center. Born in Portland, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Mary (Brzezinska) Rustek.
Helen was a member of Saint Mary Church in Portland. She was very open and friendly to everyone and very well loved.
Helen is survived by her son Jay B. Schulz of Moodus; her daughter Deborah A. Raymond of Middletown; a brother, John Rustek of Middletown; two grandchildren, Robert Raymond and Tyler R. Schulz; two great-grandchildren; and a special niece and caregiver, Marie McCain of Willimantic.
Along with her husband and parents, Helen was predeceased by her son Wayne A. Schulz; two sisters, Anna Hastings and Rose Wolak; and four brothers, Valentine, Stanley, Frank, and Peter Rustek.
Funeral services will be held on June 18 at 11:00 a.m. at Doolittle Funeral Home, 14 Old Church St., Middletown. Burial will follow in Saint Mary Cemetery in Portland. Family and friends may call on June 18 from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. To share memories or send condolences to the family, please visit www.doolittlefuneralservice.com.