Helen Ekstrom
1928 - 2010
Helen Ekstrom
1928 - 2010
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BORN
1928
DIED
2010
Helen Ekstrom Obituary
Helen was an avid golfer and a member of the Cranberry Valley Golf Club for many years, as well as the Cranberry Valley Women's Golf Association. She also had a passion for travel, especially to locations where she could find a golf partner and fulfill her wish to parasail even at age 77!
Helen was predeceased by her beloved Husband Henry "Hank" Ekstrom who passed in 1975. She leaves behind a niece Tina Eglin Mayes of Saint Cloud, FL and her sister-in-law Margaret Eglin of Warminster, PA in addition to many nieces and nephews.
Helens final wish was to be buried at Massachusetts National Cemetery, Bourne, MA. All services are private.
In lieu of flowers donation can be made in Helen's name to the Counsel on Aging Elder Fund, 100 Oak Street, Harwich, MA 02645.
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Pam & Vic Desruisseaux
January 21, 2011
Our condolences to Helen's family. I had the pleasure of taking care of Helen for many years with her home, yard, gardens, appointments, errands and anything else she needed. She was like a Mother to me and signed all her cards Mother #2 (after my Mom) and called me Sweetie. I loved to go visit with flowers and dessert as we enjoyed chatting over a cup of soup. She ate like a bird but I learned her soft spots. I will miss her very much and pray that she will rest in peace knowing how much she meant to me.
January 17, 2011
My deepest sympathy to Helen's family on her sudden passing. Helen and I connected, like so many of her friends, through the game of golf. I met her at Cranberry Valley in the early 80's after her husband died and we became fast friends. Helen had a great sense of humor and we had so many laughs through the years. She loved to travel and that we did together. We took trips to Hilton Head Island, Myrtle Beach and Atlanta, always tring to play the most challenging courses. One would think we were single digit handicappers- not the case. Helen was unique in many ways and I will miss her.
Carol Clark, West Harwich/Needham
January 17, 2011
Our sincere thoughts and prayers to Helen's family. Enjoyed playing golf with her for many years. She stopped to visit us many times as she was quite lonesome. She always talked about how she missed her husband and so now she is with him. Mary and Don Martin (Harwich Mass.)
Pat Concannon
January 16, 2011
My sincere sympathy to Helen's family. I met Helen and Hank shortly after they came to Cape Cod and played golf with Helen at Cranberry Valley on many occasions. She loved to travel and was a good friend. I was sorry to hear of her passing.
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Bert and Clara Longo
January 15, 2011
Our thoughts and prayers go out to Helen's family. We always enjoyed
seeing and talking to her on the golf course and at the grocery store.
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Bert and Clara Longo
January 15, 2011
Over the years, Helen was often a guest during our family holiday celebrations. We became friends at first because of our love of the game of golf. We did not meet until after her husband had died. After we moved to Florida, we came back every summer and Helen was a frequent visitor on Parallel St.We always knew when to celebrate her birthday. Last summer, we did not come to Harwich and our last correspondence was a card from Helen at Thanksgiving. Our sincere sympathy to the family. Jack and Dottie Morgan
The Staff of Doane Beal & Ames Funeral Home Funeral Service Incorporated
January 11, 2011
We wish to extend our deepest sympathies at this difficult time.
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