DAVID M. HELPERN Sr.

I, too, worked for David Helpern back in the 70's. He was a kind and gentle man. May he rest in peace. My sympathy to David jr., and Elizabeth and all of his family. I have always remembered him with fond respect.

I was a proud employee of Joan & David in Everett Ma many years ago. I am sorry to hear of the loss of David. He was a gentle man, and very much respected. He will be missed.

Dear Joan ,
I was truly saddened to read of David's death . In the mold of my father he was " a good man " . He treated me with kindness , a raised eyebrow when I needed it and a pat on the back when it was deserved .
I worked for you and David starting in 1970 ...in Cambridge ....the office was upstairs in Touraine's on Brattle Street . I knew even then that he would have a place in my mind and heart .Forty plus years later I still remember him fondly. Best regards ,
Chuck...

Hello Joan ---

Although you and I never knew each othere, and my connedtions with David were few and far between, we did share much of a lifetime at Touraine Stores.
You don't need me to tell you that whenever there was a sale at the Touraine store in Cambridge, all of my friends who might turn up their noses at the idea of buying ANYTHING from Touraine would rabidly await the openingof the door on Tueday morning.
I have completely lost touch with Saul --- in the event...

Dear David Jr. and Family,

I am so very saddened to hear of your Dad's passing.

David Sr. was the epitome of a total and complete gentleman in every sense of the word!

I feel very fortunate to have been able to spend time getting to know David Sr. on both a professional and personal level. I have always regarded him as one of the most brilliant men I have ever had the pleasure of working with and will treasure those memories for the rest of my life.