Helen Gemza Sanford's obituary , Passed away on January 15, 2026 in Danbury, Connecticut

Helen Gemza Sanford

April 17, 1924 - January 15, 2026 (101 years old)

Danbury, Connecticut

Helen Gemza Sanford's obituary , Passed away on January 15, 2026 in Danbury, Connecticut

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Brookfield Funeral Home

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Helen Gemza Sanford

April 17, 1924 - January 15, 2026 (101 years old)

Danbury, Connecticut

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Helen Gemza Sanford Obituary

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Helen Gemza Sanford of Danbury, Connecticut, who passed away on January 15, 2026, at the age of 101, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Helen Gemza Sanford to show support.

She was loved and cherished by many people including: her parents, Ignatz Gemza and Anna Gemza; her siblings, Dorothy Sauer (Dodie), Theodore Gemza (Ted), Frank Gemza and Joseph Gemza; her husband Seth Sanford; her children, Tom Sanford (Evelyn) and Elizabeth "Betsy" Malone; her grandchildren, Katie Casillas (Adan), Sara DaSilva (Russell), Stephanie Malone (Grant), TJ Sanford (Ioana) and Tyler Sanford (Tonya); and her great grandchildren, Carter Casillas, Archer DaSilva and Arya DaSilva.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Helen's memory may be made to Ann's Place (https://www.annsplace.org) or Regional Hospice.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Brookfield Funeral Home



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Feb 01

Visitation

Brookfield Funeral Home
786 Federal Rd, Brookfield, CT 06804

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Feb 02

Mass of Christian Burial

Sacred Heart Church
12 Cottage St, Danbury, CT 06810

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Feb 02

Reception

Sacred Heart Church
12 Cottage St, Danbury, CT 06810

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