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Helen Hartford Obituary

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

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Published by Boston Globe on Dec. 3, 2008.

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Deborah McCleary

December 5, 2008

Please know our thoughts & prayers are with you all. We are certain where Helen is, and that she knew how very loved she was on this earth.
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Deb, Greg & Evan McCleary

Ed & Sharon Shanks

December 3, 2008

A shame that time has to move along so quickly and as we get older, we drift away so far and wide. I think we are all on this earth to make memories, and I have a lot of my youth on Massasoit St. I will always remember my Aunt Helen (my favorite aunt). Being the only boy in my family, she would always include me in plans that she would have for the day with HER boys. I will never forget and am forever grateful. regretfully, we will not be able to come north. be well,

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