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Helen BAIN Obituary
She was preceded in death by her parents, Hugh A. Klockgether and Margaret McFadden Klockgether.
Helen attended Misericordia University, and graduated with magna cum laude honors. After a career with the State Department in Washington, D.C., and Indonesia, where she met her husband, she married and devoted her life to her family as a homemaker. She also enjoyed a membership at St. Olaf Catholic Church.
Helen was always available to her friends and neighbors with her listening ear and quick wit. She stood for what was right and defended those in need. She will be greatly missed.
She is survived by her husband, Richard E. "Dick" Bain; daughters, Meg Hinders and her husband, Larry Hinders, and Kay Mangan and her husband, Mike Mangan; son, Hugh Bain and his wife, Keitha Dattilo-Bain; sisters, Martha A. Dougalas and Alice J. Teufel; and eight grandchildren.
The family will receive friends on Friday, April 23, from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. at Nelsen Funeral Home, 3785 Strawberry Plains Rd., Williamsburg. A mass of the Christian burial will be held on Saturday, April 24, at 10 a.m. at St. Olaf Catholic Church, 104 Norge Lane, Williamsburg. Interment will follow the service at 2 p.m. at Mt. Calvary Cemetery in Richmond.
Memorial contributions may be made in Helen's honor to Interlude, c/o Elaine Henk, 5403 Riverview Rd., Williamsburg, VA 23188 or Williamsburg UMC Respite Care, 500 Jamestown Rd., Williamsburg, VA 23185. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks.
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Memories and Condolences
for Helen BAIN
June 26, 2010
We are sorry to hear that Aunt Helen is gone from this world far too young. Her sweet spirit, warm smile and quick wit made her a favorite aunt. Uncle Dick, Meg, Kay and Hugh, you are all in our thoughts and prayers during these sad and difficult days. Grace and peace to you, Chuck and Ginny, Adam, Joseph, Hannah Rose and Emmaline
Sheila Higgins Murphy
April 25, 2010
Dick, Maggie let me know of the passing of Helen. My thoughts and prayers are with you and the family. I remember Helen's wonderful smile and sense of humor. I regret I am unable to be with you all at this time. Love, Sheila Higgins Murphy
Rpse/Bill Przybysz
April 23, 2010
Our prayers are with you and your family. God bless you.
Rose and Bill
Bob Steele
April 23, 2010
Dick and Family: Robbie and I are saddened at the passing of Helen but we know that she now is at peace and in a better place. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this time. We pray that the Good Lord will bless you, watch over you, and keep you forever in his loving care.
April 22, 2010
Dick and family, We are so very sorry to hear of Helen's passing. We know she is in a beautiful, peaceful place. We also apologize that we cannot attend the celebration of her life on Saturday. However, Margaret is teaching first grade for 3 months overseas. Glenn and Margaret Davis and Carey.
Doug Turner
April 22, 2010
Dick and family, my most sincere condolences.
Laura Dougalas
April 22, 2010
Meg, Kay, Hugh and Uncle Dick -
I am so sorry. I wish I could be there to give you all a big hug and a kiss. It really meant a lot to me to see you all when my dad passed away, and I apologize that I am unable to do the same for you. Please know that I'm keeping you all in my heart. I'll miss her a lot. Take care of each other. Love to you all.
April 21, 2010
Dick and family,
We are sorry to hear about your loss. Our prayers are with you.
Gus and Carol Dovi
Mount Calvary Cemetery
April 21, 2010
To the family of Helen K. Bain,
We at Mount Calvary Cemetery wish to express our deepest sympathies for the loss of your loved one and we pray that God will help to ease your pain in the days to come. We are proud and honored to be chosen as the final resting place for Helen. This is a responsibility that we do not take lightly and we pledge the highest level of perpetual care to honor her memory. Please do not hesitate to call us with any concerns or if there is anything we can do to make these difficult experiences any easier.
Jim Glass
General Mgr.
Mount Calvary Cemetery
804-355-5271
Allison Gallimore
April 21, 2010
Meg & Kay, I am so sory to hear about your mom. My toughts & prayeres are with you both & your family
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