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Helen Lewis Obituary
The daughter of the late John and Elizabeth Bull Taylor, she was born in Lynbrook, Long Island on September 29, 1909. She was a direct descendent of Sarah Wells and William Bull, one of the oldest families to settle in Orange County.
Helen was a retired school teacher of nearly 30 years from the Monroe-Woodbury school system. She was a life-member of the Middletown Area Retired Teachers Association (MARTA) and an alumni of SUNY New Paltz. She had been a member of Harriman and Monroe United Methodist Churches.
Survivors include her daughter, Linda Montanye and son-in-law, Roy of Monroe. Also surviving are her sister, Marion Strebel and her brother, John Taylor, both formerly of Monroe, who now live at Glen Arden in Goshen; her brother-in-law, Robert Lewis of Monroe; nieces and nephews.
Helen was predeceased by her husband, Roy and her sister, Dorothy Taylor.
Visitation will be held on Friday, October 26th from 2-4 & 7-9 p.m. at Smith, Seaman & Quackenbush, Inc. Funeral Home, 117 Maple Avenue, Monroe.
Funeral services will be held in the funeral home on Saturday, October 27th at 11 a.m. with the Rev. Kimberly Bosley officiating.
Interment will follow at Cemetery of The Highlands, Highland Mills.
Memorial contributions may be made to Monroe United Methodist Church, 47 Maple Avenue, Monroe, New York 10950.
Funeral arrangements were made by Smith, Seaman & Quackenbush, Inc. Funeral Homes, Monroe. www.ssqfuneralhome.com or 845-782-8185
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Deborah Dolson
October 27, 2007
Dear Linda and Roy,
We are so sorry for your loss. Your Mom will always be a part of our cherished memories.
Love, Deb and John
Margaret Dolson
October 26, 2007
Dear Linda & Roy,
Charlie & I were so glad to see Helen this September when we were in N.Y. We miss the great time's we have had over the years, Hawaii,with Helen with a cookie in each hand looking over us playing in the surf, Helen again coming up with the winning hand in pinochle. Thanks again HELEN, for letting us be a part of your family. Charlie & Margaret
Dick Wright
October 26, 2007
Dear Linda & Roy,
Sandy and I send our sincere condolences.
Nancy (Maine) Bokhoor
October 25, 2007
Dear Linda & Roy,
I am so very sorry in hearing of your loss but may the hope of Heaven give you peace and the tender touch of the Father bring you comfort.
With sympathy & prayers,
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