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Helen Owens Obituary
Brookfield
Helen C. Owens, 94, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 11, 2013, while her loving family was at her side at her home and family farm. She was born in South Brookfield on March 8, 1918, the daughter of the late George and Edith Buell Cowen. She was a graduate of the Class of 1935 from Brookfield Central School. Following graduation, she attended Otsego School of Child Training and later became a certified nurse's aide. Helen had worked at Chase Memorial Hospital and Chase Nursing Home of New Berlin. She married the love of her life, Azor E. Owens, in Cooperstown on March 30, 1938. Together they spent their lifetime on the family farm. Their loving union lasted 73 years until Azor's passing in 2011. Helen was a life member of the First Baptist Church of Brookfield. Her greatest love was caring for her family and being there for them. Helen's hobbies were scrap booking, knitting (those famous "Gramma Shaggy" socks) and crocheting. Helen is survived by her son, Dennis (Linda) Owens, of Brookfield; her daughter, Kathy (Richie) Head, of Waterville; 11 very loved grandchildren, Randy, Ronnie, Terry and Crystal, Kim, Natalie and Carrie, and Taine, Tanya, Travis and Tracy; 15 great-grandchildren; five great-great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by a daughter, Carol (Charles) Davenport; two brothers, Edward (Eudora) and John (Mary) Cowen; and a sister, Ruth (Linn) Jennings. Funeral services will be held on Sunday, February 17, 2013, at 3 p.m. at the Brookfield First Baptist Church with the Rev. Mark Thall, Pastor, officiating. Spring interment will be in Brookfield Cemetery. Family and friends are invited to call at the church on Sunday from 2 p.m. - 3 p.m. prior to the service. Special thanks to Leona Burdick for her loving care and help this past year. In memory of Helen, please omit flowers, but instead kindly make a donation to Madison County Office of the Aging, Hospice and Palliative Care of New Hartford, the Brookfield Fire Department, American Legion Post 1492 or the charity of one's choice. Funeral arrangements by Paul Funeral Home, Brookfield.
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nancy whitacre
February 19, 2013
we are so sorry for your loss. She and ruth were dear friends of Bernie's mom. she was a sweet lady.
February 19, 2013
Kim and Nat and family, so sorry to hear of the passing of your grandma. I have enjoyed viewing the pictures that Nat has been sharing on FB. Keeping you all in my thoughts and prayers. God Bless.. Kermit & Michele(Nicholas) Dingle
February 18, 2013
Kathy,Dennis&family members. As I sat in the church yesterday I could feel the love for your Mother,Grandmother. She will be missed but what a blessing she was to all that knew her. You all must have wonderful memories of her. DeWitt&Diane
Doug&Ellen Jones
February 18, 2013
Dearest family, So sorry for your may the love and companionship of family and friends comfort you at this time. God bless. Doug& Ellen
February 15, 2013
Dennis,Linda,Kathy.Richie So sorry to hear of Aunt Helen passing She will be greatly missed by family and the good times at the farm over the years. Our prayer are with you.
Dennis,Linda,Kathy,Richie
So sorry to hear of Aunt Helen passing. She will be greatly missed. We have some happy times at the farm.
Joan Fales Hamilton,NY
Joan Fales Hamilton
February 15, 2013
Dennis,Linda,Kathy,Richie So sorry for your lost. Aunt Helen will be greatly missed by my family. So many happy times at the farm.
Joan Fales
February 14, 2013
So sorry for your loss she was a great lady.She was a help to me in so many way with my children Diana and Daniel Cowen. Love Becky
Helen Hugging Kacie.
The Owen Family
February 14, 2013
We are going to miss Helen so much. Her and Azor were a big part of our lives. Summers just won't be the same without her. We love and miss you Helen. I hope you are resting in peace and happily reunited with Azor.
Dee Elliott
February 14, 2013
Kathy, Richie, Dennis, Linda :
Our love, thoughts and prayers are with you.
Dee Elliott & Walt Jones
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