Concord, New Hampshire
PITTSFIELD – Helen M. Flanders of Loudon Road passed away peacefully at Merrimack County Nursing Home on Sun., Jan. 21, 2018.
Born in Pittsfield, the daughter of the late John L. and Delena M. (Picard) Miller.
Helen worked for the Department of Safety for the State of NH for over 15 years before retiring in 1995. She was a parishioner of the Immaculate Heart of Mary Church where she volunteered as a Eucharistic Minister and was a member of the choir. She also volunteered at Concord Hospital helping out with Spiritual Care. She was a member of Consolers of Two Hearts at Sacred Heart Church in Manchester, and sang country music for many years.
She is survived by her son, Floyd Flanders, Jr. of Concord; her daughters, Delena Leonard of Loudon and Barbara Leduc of LeHigh Acres, Fla.; Nine grandchildren, many great grandchildren; two great-great grandsons; her sister, Ethel Cochran of Pittsfield, and brother Leon Miller and his wife, Corine of Pittsfield.
She was predeceased by two great grandchildren, Mason and Macie Leonard; her sister, Edith Pelillo; and two brothers, John L. Miller Jr., and Norman Miller.
Visiting Hours will be held on Thu., Jan. 25, 2018 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Waters Funeral Home, 50 South Main Street, Concord.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Fri., Jan. 26, 2018 at 10:30 a.m. at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church, 180 Loudon Road, Concord.
Burial will be in the spring at Floral Park Cemetery in Pittsfield.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Merrimack County Nursing Home Activity Fund, 325 DW Highway, Boscawen, N.H. 03303 or to a charity of ones choice.
Helen, your spirit lives on in your family and in many of us who shared a part of your life. You are remembered and loved. I will never forget you. Connie
Connie LaRosa
January 18, 2024 | Friend
I worked with Helen at Dept of Safety for many years. She was such a delight to work with. I was thinking of her just a couple days ago and remembering the 'fun'times at work. God bless you all and may He bring you peace and comfort.
SHARON Chadbourne
January 27, 2018 | Pittston, ME
I have such wonderful memories of Helen when she was at IHM. I think of her with much love and affection. To all of her family I send my sincere condolences for your loss.
Gloria Paquette
January 25, 2018 | Concord, NH
Sorry for the loss of your mother. Know what your all going through. Prayers for the entire family.
Jane Pethic
January 25, 2018 | Barnstead, NH
To my dear and longtime friend, Dena and family,
May God watch over all of you at your time of loss and heal your hearts with His promise.
My heart is heavy with your loss and I send you my love and prayers.
Bett Daley
January 24, 2018 | Jonesport, ME
Dena and family so sorry for your loss, my prayers are with all of you!!
diane Burr
January 24, 2018 | Loudon, NH
May God be with and bless all of Helen's family at this time. I know that in the days to come you will have many prescious memories to share with each other from a life well lived. Rest in peace in the arms of of Jesus, dear friend.
Connie LaRosa
January 24, 2018 | Concord, NH
I am so sorry for the loss of your Mom, she was always such a sweet lady.
Norma Konopka
January 24, 2018 | Pittsfield, NH
Offering our deepest condolences at this difficult time.
The Entire Staff of Waters Funeral Home
January 24, 2018 | Concord, NH
