Helen M. Daul, 97, a lifelong
Montreal resident, died Monday, July 8, 2013, at Villa Maria Health and
Rehabilitation Center in Hurley. The former Helen Raffini was born March 13,
1916, in Montreal, daughter of the late Paul and Josephine (Basin) Raffini, and
attended Montreal schools through the ninth grade. She was an active member of
the former Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Montreal and its Altar Society, and
enjoyed bowling in her younger years. She also was formerly active in various
civic activities. She was married to Glenn Daul on June 20,
1936, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. He preceded her in death in July
1983. Surviving are a son, Richard (Charlene), Gray
Eagle, Calif., and daughter Loretta (Dan) Johnson, Harshaw; four grandchildren;
11 great-grandchildren; one great-great grandson; and numerous nieces and
nephews. Besides her parents and husband, Helen was
preceded in death by two brothers, John and Joseph Raffini. Graveside services and Rite of Committal will
be held Friday, July 12, at 10:30 a.m., in St. Mary's Cemetery, Hurley, with the
Rev. Frank Kordek OFM officiating. Interment will follow. Luncheon will be served at Tacconelli's in
downtown Ironwood upon conclusion of the service. Helen's obituary can be viewed online and
condolences given to her family at mckevittpatrickfuneralhome.com. Arrangements have been entrusted to
McKevitt-Patrick Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Ironwood.