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Helen Somerville-May Obituary
Helen Somerville-May, 77, of Baird Road, Stow, died peacefully at her home, Tuesday, July 5, 2005, where she lived next door to her daughter, Laurie; son-in-law, Rick; and grand children, Andy and Ra chel. She enjoyed every thing about her life there and will truly be missed.
Helen worked as a secretary at Firestone for 16 years in the advertising department. Later she reported local news for the Record Courier. She and her husband, Jack Somerville, who died in 1986, sold purses and luggage with Fay Swafford Origi nals. She and Jack enjoyed 38 wonderful years together. Later she worked as a secretary for Equifaxx. She and her husband Arthur May, who died in 1999, enjoyed retirement together, traveling with family and friends.
Helen was a member of Olive Chapter Order of Eastern Star, Past Mother AdvisorOrder of Rainbow for Girls, WOTM Mogadore Chapter, Stow Sunshiners.
Other survivors include her brother, Harold (Bertha Ann) Dean; stepchildren, Margie (Joe) Kelly, Jackie (John) Witt man, Joe May, Chris (John) Chase, Fred (Erika) May, Diane (Bill) Reitz and Ed (Laura) May. She also leaves 28 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchil dren and many wonderful friends and neighbors. She was preceded in death by her grandson, Alexander Richard Johnson in 1995.
Friends may call at Bissler & Sons Funeral Home and Cre matory, 628 W. Main St., Kent, on Thursday, July 7, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Services will be 10:30 a.m. Friday at the Suffield United Church of Christ, 1115 S.R. 43, with the Rev. Earl Roberts officiating. Burial will be immediately following at Hillside Cemetery in Ellet. Memorials may be made to the Suffield United Church of Christ.
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Memories and Condolences
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Pat Brunner
July 7, 2005
Dear Laurie & Family: We all have truly lost a special mother and friend. Helen took me under her wing when I hired in at Firestone as a 17 year old. She was my mentor and confidant, who immediately became my close friend. We have remained so for 48 years. I will always remember the good times we had together. I will miss her.
There is a new angel in Heaven.
Pat & Dick
Houston, Texas
Polly Cain
July 7, 2005
She was always a bright ray of sunshine when I would see her in church. She always greeted me with warmth.
Two of my children helped pack her things when she moved.
Wonderful Lady.
I will miss her
The Staff of Bissler & Sons Funeral Home
July 7, 2005
Offering our deepest sympathies during this time.
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