Name: Visitation for Helen E. Whitman
Start: 2018-10-05T21:00:00.000Z
End: 2018-10-05T23:00:00.000Z
Location: Hanson-Walbridge & Shea Funeral & Cremation Service - Arlington

Helen E. Whitman, 89, a resident of Route 313 West Arlington, passed away September 13, 2018 at her home surrounded by her family. Helen was born in Bennington on November 7, 1928 the daughter of the late Jerome and Mildred (Cook) Viault. She attended school in Arlington graduating from Arlington Memorial High School, then attended Albany Business College receiving her Associate Degree. Helen owned and operated the Wayside Country Store in West Arlington with her husband Richard, who died in 1976, for nearly 25 years. She also worked in customer service for the Enchanted Dollhouse and the Vermont Country Store. Helen was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary in Watervliet, NY, the Chapel on the Green where she held many offices and member of the Order of the Eastern Star. She enjoyed crocheting, traveling with friends for pleasure and OES trips, loved family especially her grandchildren and great grandchildren, enjoyed the sounds of Big Band and hymnal music, was an avid reader, enjoyed making entries in her journal and photography. Helen is survived by her children Jerome Richard Whitman of Cobleskill, NY, Christie Thomas, Dee Dee Green and her husband Dennis, all of West Arlington, and Robert Allen Whitman and his wife Debbie of Arlington, and a half-sister Betty Keating of Norman Oklahoma, 16 grandchildren, 8 great grandchildren, and 3 great great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband Richard L. Whitman whom she married in Arlington on November 7, 1948 and her brother Fredrick "Sonny" Viault. Funeral services for Helen will be held on October 6 at 1 pm at the Chapel on the Green in West Arlington. Interment will follow in the family lot in West Arlington Cemetery. Visiting hours will be held October 5 from 5 until 7 at Hanson-Walbridge & Shea Funeral Home Arlington Chapel Route 7A Arlington, VT. If friends desire, memorial gifts in Helen's memory may be made to Bennington Project Independence or the Chapel on the Green, c/o Hanson-Walbridge & Shea Arlington Chapel P.O. Box 525 Arlington, VT 05363. To send the family personal email condolences please visit www.sheafuneralhomes.com

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Published by Bennington Banner on Sep. 19, 2018.

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Bob Jennings

October 7, 2018

To Whitman Family, I am so sorry to hear about your mother. She was a awesome lady and mother. She always made me feel welcome when I was there. I love you all, Bob Jennings Rapid City,SD.

Bill and Cheryl Harrington

September 26, 2018

To Christie and family,

What a joy it was to know Helen. And what fun she and Frances had on OES trips! She will be missed. Our hearts and prayers go out to you and to your family.
Peace and love.

Bill and Cheryl Harrington
Bennington VT

September 23, 2018

Dear Whitman Family,

First, I am very sorry for your loss. May you all find solace that she is at peace.

Helen was always, always among the dearest souls I have had the pleasure of knowing. From my youth through her many adventures with Frances Bahan she was always so positive and upbeat.

She leaves a wonderful family behind, and my heart goes out to you all.

Love,
Fritter

Clifford Denegar

September 22, 2018

Dear Whitman family,

Helen was a very good friend whom I met when she was attending Albany Business College. She was a very close & dear friend that I kept in touch with for 60 yrs. I will always love & remember her and her family.God bless you all. Love, Cliff

Collette Phillips

September 22, 2018

Dear Christy, Dee-Dee,Jerry,& Bob,

I hope you all know that anyone who ever knew mom was very fond of her. I always said "To know Helen, is to love Helen." She was truley 1 of the warmest, welcoming, human beings I ever knew. As you all know, Helen was a lifetime family friend of my parents, particually my dad as they go back decades. As for me, I adopted Helen as a seregate grandmother as I grew to love her kind soul, & spirit over the years. We shared great times & laughs together. She will be missed, but remembered with laughter & smiles. Love to you all. Collette Phillips

September 20, 2018

Beautiful picture

Dennis Pickering

September 20, 2018

Jerry, Christie, Dee Dee and Bob,
So sorry to hear about your mother. She was a very special person. Many found memories of her. Thoughts and prayers to you all and your families.

Mildred Dunn

September 19, 2018

DeeDee and family, Thinking of you all. She was able to stay at home and had great caregivers...Bless you all. Millie Dunn

Michele Haviland

September 19, 2018

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

Richard & Brenda Holton

September 19, 2018

Sending our condolscences to the Whitman Family on the passing of your mother.

September 19, 2018

Thoughts and condolences to the family !

Tracy Neff

September 19, 2018

I think my favorite memory is Jonny entertaining her with card tricks at his wedding reception the last time we saw her. The one one that sticks out the most is the one where he had her write her name on the back of the card, put it in the middle of the deck and then magically make it appear on top of the deck. She was so amazed by that. He just kept doing it.

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