Helen P. (Makowicz) Bubien

Helen P. (Makowicz) Bubien, 95, passed away on Tuesday, July 23, 2024. Daughter of the late Stanley and Apolonia (Kogut) Makowicz, she was born in Ludlow on November 18, 1928. A lifelong resident, Helen graduated from Ludlow High School and worked for many years as a Benefits Analyst at Mass Mutual. She was a devout and active communicant of Christ the King Church in Ludlow and a member of the Daughters of Christ the King as well as the Perpetual Adoration Chapel.

Helen along with her husband Stanley built their own beach house on the coast of Rhode Island and spent over 40 years enjoying gardening, and maintaining the cottage. They enjoyed the beautiful private beach and the many seafood restaurants in the area.

Helen spent many years lovingly taking care of her husband, Stanley, after his stroke. He died in her arms in their home 11 years later. Helen also always enjoyed the company of her daughter and grandchildren spending vacations with them at her beach house in Rhode Island every summer.

Helen’s family would like to extend a heartfelt thanks to Brookhaven Hospice: Anna, Laurel, Jill, Julia, Yaki, Amy and Avalon. Helen’s Hospice team worked tirelessly to provide her with extraordinary care always with love and kindness. They made her last months on earth comfortable, and pain free always giving her the highest level of care.

In addition, a thank-you to Kind Hands Care at Home: Jan, Liz, Tim, Becky, Winnie, Nancy, and Geselle. This team provided all the care Helen needed throughout the night. They ensured that Helen was well taken care of comfortable and pain free. They were always there to help at a moment’s notice with love, patience, and kindness providing her with the highest level of care.

Helen is survived by her daughter Elizabeth Scanlon (James); her granddaughter Christine Callahan (Albert) and her sisters Alice Saczawa and Frances Bednarczyk. She also leaves her beloved great-grandchildren Liam and Liliana as well as many nieces and nephews. Sadly, she was predeceased by her husband Stanley J.Bubien in 1999, her son Dr. James K. Bubien in 2011, her grandson Michael J. Scanlon M.Ed. in 2023, her brother John Makowicz and her sister Julia Perrault both in January, 2024.

A Liturgy of Christian Burial for Helen will be Tuesday, July 30, 2024 at 10:00 AM in Christ the King Church (Please meet directly at church). Burial will follow in St. Aloysius Cemetery. Visiting hours will be Monday, July 29, 2024 from 5:00-7:00 PM at the Kapinos-Mazur Funeral Home, 64 Sewall St., Ludlow, MA. Donations in Helen’s memory may be made to the charity of one’s choice.