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Helen Haight Obituary

Helen R. Haight, 92, formerly of Bradenton, FL and Camillus, NY, passed away Monday, in Sarasota, FL. Born in Syracuse, Helen graduated from St. Vincent DePaul and CCBI. She was employed by U.S. Engineers/ Syracuse and Medical Detachment Rehab Center/Lake Placid. She retired from West Genesee Middle School. Helen was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother and was grateful for a good life and all the good times spent with family and friends. She was predeceased by her husband, Ralph Haight in 2012; siblings, Barbara, Edward and William McCarthy; parents, Anna M. (Bowman) and Louis J. McCarthy.

She is survived by her children, Joan (Nick) Pavilides of Marietta, NY, Patricia (Gary) Lanham of Myakka City, FL, Sheila (Larry) Fenn of Camillus, NY, George of Bradenton, FL, John (Tish) Haight of Myakka City, FL; 12 grandchildren, three great-grandchildren; sister-in-law, Jackie Haight of Charlotte, VT and several nieces, nephews and cousins.

A visitation will be held on Thursday, October 30, 2014 from 11 a.m. to noon with a funeral service at noon at Groover Funeral Home at Mansion Memorial Park, 1400 36th Ave. E., Ellenton, FL 34222.


Date of Death: October 27, 2014



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Published by Syracuse Post Standard from Oct. 29 to Nov. 2, 2014.

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November 3, 2014

She was a beautiful person, and wonderful Aunt. I am sorry for our
loss. : Janice Peck - Hannig

Kathy McCarthy king

November 1, 2014

She was such a loving aunt.

Leslie Kraus

October 31, 2014

Dear Sheila and family,
I am so very sorry to hear of the loss of your Mother. There is no greater cross to bear than that of losing a parent. You have my deepest sympathies.

October 30, 2014

My deepest sympathy to all the family. She was a wonderful neighbor when living in Camillus. I shall miss her notes from Fla. Mary Jane Moore

Jason Haight

October 29, 2014

I miss you grandma

Annie horne

October 29, 2014

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Diane Biamonte

October 28, 2014

My Aunt Helen was one of the sweetest ladies you would ever meet. I loved seeing her as a kid and remember playing with Sheila, George and John. As an adult I would receive the annual Christmas card telling me all about her family. Each time I called her, it was always the same...asking how I was and my family and that she was doing okay...they (the home) were taking good care of her. To my cousins Joan, Patti, Sheila, George and John my heartfelt condolences. I can't help but think how happy she is to be reunited with Uncle Ralph, her siblings and parents in God's presence. May your own wonderful memories and the faith our parents taught us carry you through your hardest times. God bless Aunt Helen. God bless her entire family.- Love Diane

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