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Helen White Obituary

SAXTONS RIVER -- Helen I. White, 68, of Saxtons River Road, died Saturday, July 21, 2007, at the home of her son and daughter-in-law, Lawrence and Marcia White on Parker Hill in Rockingham.

She was born July 13, 1939 in Groton, the daughter of Ralph I. and Kate (Spear) Emerson. Mrs. White attended schools in Groton.

She was a member of RSVP of Vermont and a past member of the Women's Auxilliary, Saxtons River Fire Department. She was a dedicated volunteer at the SEVCA Good Buy store in Bellows Falls and was a loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She was a good friend and loved by all. Everyone enjoyed her peanut butter fudge and donuts.

Mrs. White loved her family, yard sales, birds, especially hummingbirds, and her beloved animals, Emma, Angel, Lucy and Taber.

In 1957 in Grafton, she married Lawrence White Sr., who died in 1988. Mrs. White is survived by her sons, Lawrence Jr. and wife Marcia of Rockingham, and Lester and wife Tonia of Westminster; daughter Lee A. Boucherand husband Richard (Louie) of Bellows Falls. She also leaves three brothers, Ira R. Emerson Jr. and Richard Emerson, both of Springfield, and Tedrick Emerson and wife Mary of Cambridge, N.Y.; one sister, Gloria Simonds of Mooresville, N.C.; 10 grandchildren, Nathan Daniels, Anna White, Casey and Eric Paige, Lisa, Katie and Bradford White, Erica Sykie, Angela and Trevor Augustinowicz; 9 great-granchildren, Jacob, Moriah, Kassidy, Justin Jr., Maddux, Katalina, Jada, Mason and Caleb. She also leaves her cat, Snowball.

Mrs. White was predeceased by one sister, Marilyn Emerson.

There will be a graveside funeral service at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, July 24, in the Saxtons River Cemetery in Saxtons River. Fenton & Hennessey Funeral Home in Bellows Falls is handling the arrangements.

Memorial contributions in Mrs. White's name may be made to the Hospice in your area.u

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Brattleboro Reformer on Jul. 23, 2007.

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Linda Dubay

July 25, 2007

Helen was like a sister to me. She was a kind, loyal, loving person who only thought was to give of herself for others. This she certainly did, for so many. I bet the Lord is enjoying a cup of good coffee and a donut right now, and wondering how he made it this long without them! She is truly missed but will live on in us. Linda Dubay

Reta Lucas Borst

July 25, 2007

My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this difficult time. There's no greater loss than that of your parents or child. As you know,my folks,your Aunt and Uncle have been gone for sometime. And it's still difficult. I pray that God comforts you and gives you His peace. And know your folks are now together and with family and they are all smiling down on you.
Always Reta

Ronald & Carol (Furgat) Putnam

July 23, 2007

Our condolences and sympathy is with all of you at this time. Know that we also share in your loss.
Helen, was a beautiful person. Her loss will be shared by many.

Paula (Paige) Guyer

July 23, 2007

Our parents are back together again, they were neighbors and friends once before. Our prayers and thoughts are with you at this time of sorrow.

Mikie & Linda Furgat

July 23, 2007

Our thoughts and prayers are with you guys. No one can truly prepare for this day.

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