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COLE, Helen DeSimone Helen DeSimone Cole, 84, of Rockport, MA, formerly of Manchester, died Tuesday, (February 16, 2004). During this past year, she was a resident at the Den Mar Rehabilitation and Nursing Center. Hospice of the North Shore had also cared for her since December. In 1996, her husband, Everett J. Cole, preceded her in death. Helen was born in April 19, 1919, in Manchester, to Michael DeSimone and Antonia (Bartnik) DeSimone. She was raised in Manchester and graduated from Manchester High School in 1938. While in Manchester, she was an administrative assistant for her local church and the Southern New England Telephone Company. During World War II, when her husband Everett served in the Marines, she worked as a "Rose-the-Riveter" type in the aircraft industry. Helen ran her own successful real estate business in the 1970s, then retired to Rockport, MA. She and her husband spent time traveling and restoring their historical home (which included the bakery that made Cape Ann's original Anadama Bread). Always happy working with her hands, Helen kept busy on home projects until she no longer could. She loved her cat DeeDee and was an avid longtime season ticket holder for her beloved Red Sox. Mrs. Cole is survived by her daughter, Brenda Ann Cole and her husband, M. David Meeker of Sierra Vista, AZ; her son, E. James Cole and his wife, Stephanie C. Cole of Rockport, MA; five granddaughters, Irene S. Cole and her husband, Steven Bryant, Paula D. Cole and her husband, Hassan Hakmoun both of California, Rachel E. Meeker and her husband, Edward Hackett, Jennifer K. Meeker and her husband, Edward Weinkauf, Hannah N. Meeker, all of Tuscon, AZ; a grandson, Joshua D. Meeker and his wife, Sara Meeker of Sierra Vista, AZ; six great-grandchildren, Zachary D. Meeker-Hackett, Jacob N. Meeker-Hackett, Jeremy L. Meeker-Hackett, Matthew C. Meeker-Hackett all of Tuscon, AZ, Sarah E. Bryant-Cole and C. Sky Hakmoun, both of California. Respecting Helen's request, no services or visiting hours will be held. Memorial contributions may be made in memory of Helen DeSimone to Hospice of the North Shore, 10 EIm St., Danvers, MA. 01923 or to the Den Mar Activities Fund, 44 South St., Rockport, MA. 01944. Arrangements by the Burgess & Mackey Funeral Home, 201 Main St., Rockport, MA.
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Jim, Stephanie, Brenda, David and families: We will send a donation to the Hospice in Helen's memory.
Barbara and Bonny and families
Barbara (Fulton) Windoloski
February 18, 2004
Jim and Brenda:
My sympathies are extended to both of you and your families at this time. I have many fond memories of our families getting together when we were growing up. These I will cherish. Your Mom was extremely good to my Mother, keeping her informed of what is happening with your families and especially sending her Paula's latest CDs. Know that this will not be a pleasant entry to make in the Family Tree.
My love to all, Sue
Sue Fulton
February 18, 2004
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