Laura E. Helbig

LAKE PLACID, Fla. Laura E. (Smith) Helbig, 77, died Tuesday, Nov. 4, in her Florida home. Born Aug. 1, 1931, in Spencer, Mass., she was a daughter of the late Harvey A. and Marie (Beale) Smith. She served her country in the U.S. Navy. Laura was a resident of Whitman, Mass., and surrounding communities, before her move to Lake Placid 14 years ago, after retiring as an assembler in the electronics industry. She is survived by her loving son, Walter Helbig and his wife Lily of Santa Monica, Calif.; her sister, Gladys Gebhardt; and her dear friend, Louise Smith. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews. Her funeral service will be held Tuesday, Nov. 11, at 11 a.m. in the Blanchard Funeral Chapel, Plymouth Street (Rte. 58 at the rotary), Whitman. Burial will follow in the Colebrook Cemetery, Whitman. Visiting hours will be held one hour prior to the service from 10-11 a.m. For online condolences and directions, please visit www.blanchardfc.com.