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Helen Pelkey Obituary
After graduation, Helen worked at AT&T as a telephone operator. She met the love of her life, Robert Pelkey shortly after he came home from the war, and they married in 1949. They lived for a few years in Santa Monica while Bob attended UCLA, returning to Worcester shortly after he graduated. They moved to Boylston in 1957.
Helen worked at Sprague Electric Company from the late '60's to her retirement in the mid-'80's. She was a past deacon in the First Congregational Church of Boylston. She was active in the town's Senior Citizen Club, volunteered at UMass Medical Center, delivered Meals on Wheels to Boylston shut-ins, and gave countless hours to other community and church activities. Helen was honored by Fallon Senior Day Care Center for volunteering more than 500 hours of service.
Bob passed away in May of this year. Helen is survived by their five children: Bob and his wife Debbie of Woodstock, Vermont; Tom and his wife Kathy of Hoosick Falls, New York; Jackie Orent Nathan and her husband Jeff of Andover; Jeralyn Fernandes and her husband Michael of Westport; and Robbyn Wysocki and her husband Stephen of Plano, Texas. They were the beloved grandparents of 14 adoring grandchildren and one great-grandson. Her family will always remember the pure love their Nana embodied. She lived for her family, and they were comfortable in her peaceful embrace. We will never forget her playful enthusiasm, infectious laugh, and wonderful family gatherings. She was a tireless giver of her time, with energy for anyone in need.
Calling hours are 5-7 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 5, at Nordgren Memorial Chapel, 300 Lincoln Street, Worcester. The funeral will be held at 10 a.m. Monday in the First Congregational Church of Boylston, with burial in Pine Grove Cemetery immediately following the service. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Parish Care, First Congregational Church, 10 Church Street, Boylston MA 01505. For directions and on-line condolences, please visit:
nordgrenmemorialchapel.com
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Lisa White
October 5, 2008
My heart and prayers are with all of you and the love ones who were close to her. I know that she is gone on and is looking upon us all still touching our lives as we go about we will remember the little things we did together and smile that is when you'll know she still lives on with each person whom was blessed to be part of her presents. God Bless, love from, Lisa
Jeanne (Rose) Bellucci
October 4, 2008
Bob & Debbie - May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Karen
October 4, 2008
Bob, Tom, Jackie, Jery and Robbyn...
My heartfelt love, thoughts and prayers are with you and your families during this very sad time. ... My beloved Aunt Helen was so very, very special; and her unselfish love for each of us immensely enriched our lives. Her love and unselfish spirit extended beyond her family, and throughout her life she touched the lives of countless individuals. ~ Our hearts are saddened by our precious loss; yet our vast reservoir of loving memories will enrich our lives forever.
Our precious Mom/Nana/Aunt Helen was the epitome of the godly woman described in the 31st Proverb:
10 [a] A wife of noble character who can find?
She is worth far more than rubies.
11 Her husband has full confidence in her
and lacks nothing of value.
12 She brings him good, not harm,
all the days of her life.
13 She selects wool and flax
and works with eager hands.
14 She is like the merchant ships,
bringing her food from afar.
15 She gets up while it is still dark;
she provides food for her family
and portions for her servant girls.
16 She considers a field and buys it;
out of her earnings she plants a vineyard.
17 She sets about her work vigorously;
her arms are strong for her tasks.
18 She sees that her trading is profitable,
and her lamp does not go out at night.
19 In her hand she holds the distaff
and grasps the spindle with her fingers.
20 She opens her arms to the poor
and extends her hands to the needy.
21 When it snows, she has no fear for her household;
for all of them are clothed in scarlet.
22 She makes coverings for her bed;
she is clothed in fine linen and purple.
23 Her husband is respected at the city gate,
where he takes his seat among the elders of the land.
24 She makes linen garments and sells them,
and supplies the merchants with sashes.
25 She is clothed with strength and dignity;
she can laugh at the days to come.
26 She speaks with wisdom,
and faithful instruction is on her tongue.
27 She watches over the affairs of her household
and does not eat the bread of idleness.
28 Her children arise and call her blessed;
her husband also, and he praises her:
29 "Many women do noble things,
but you surpass them all."
30 Charm is deceptive, and beauty is fleeting;
but a woman who fears the LORD is to be praised.
31 Give her the reward she has earned,
and let her works bring her praise at the city gate.
.......
My heartfelt love and prayers,
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