Helen F. Hartford

HARTFORD, Helen F. (Shanks) 85, of Acton, formerly of Hyde Park, Newton & Waltham, Nov. 28, 2008 in Saratoga, CA. Wife of the late Mylan O. Hartford. Mrs. Hartford will be deeply missed and was beloved by her four sons; Paul V. Hartford and his wife Mary (Hyde) of San Jose, CA., Richard E. Hartford and his wife Elizabeth Donnelly of Aromas, CA., Robert J. Hartford and his wife Carolyn (Rogers) of Stow, and Jeffrey S. Hartford of Portland, OR.; three grandchildren, Scott, Christine and Samantha Hartford; and many nieces, nephews, grand-nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to visiting hours on Fri., Dec. 5th from 2-4 & 6-8pm at the Acton Funeral Home, 470 Mass Ave (Rte 111) ACTON. The Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Sat., Dec. 6th at 10am in Most Precious Blood Church, 25 Maple St, Hyde Park, with burial following in Fairview Cemetery, Hyde Park. In lieu of flowers, those who wish may make memorial contributions to the Crohn's and Colitis Foundation of America, 280 Hillside Ave., Ste. 9, Needham, MA 02494. Acton Funeral Home www.thoughtfulguidance.com