Helen Mary Tarbell

TARBELL, HELEN MARY (PILKINGTON), died peacefully July 20, 2008 at her home in Naples, FL. Born and raised in Providence, RI, Helen married Bob Tarbell and they moved to Hudson, MA. They lived in Vestal, NY before moving to Naples in 1997. Helen is survived by her loving husband Bob, their 6 daughters, sons-in-law, 10 grandchildren, one great-grandson, and many nieces and nephews. She is survived by one sister, Ann McBride and brother-in-law, Francis, of Barrington, RI, and one sister-in-law, Margaret Pilkington Riley, of Kingston, RI. She was pre-deceased by sisters Florence Horvat and Jane Slater, and brothers, Thomas, John and Edward Pilkington, all of R.I.

During Helen's successful and varied career she worked as a staff reporter for the Worcester (MA) Telegram and Gazette, developed and conducted seminars for women at Binghamton U. and became the top producing broker at Coldwell Banker George T. Decker Real Estate in Binghamton, NY. Helen was an energetic and caring soul whose unending love deeply affected all who knew her. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Parkinson Association of SW Florida, P.O. Box 9778, Naples, FL 34101.