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Helen Williams Obituary

SPARTA - Helen R. Williams, 93, passed away at Newton Medical Center on Friday, Oct. 18, 2013.

Born in Hamburg, she was the daughter of the late Oscar L. and Ada B. (Mann) Hosking. Helen had been a resident of Sparta for the past three years and prior to that had resided in Wantage.

For several years she was employed by the Newton Board of Education in the custodial department. Helen was a very active and devoted member of the Baleville Congregation Christian Church in Hampton. During her many years at the church she served in many capacities: she was the church historian, a Sunday school teacher and worked with the acolyte guild.

In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her beloved husband, Albert Williams; a brother, Richard Hosking; and a grandson, Timothy Williams. She is survived by her sons, Thomas Williams and his wife, Helen, of Timberlake, N.C., and Bruce Williams and his wife, Susan, of Sussex. Also three granddaughters, four great-grandchildren, four step-grandchildren, six step-great-grandchildren, and one great-great step-grandson.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend her funeral service at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 22, at Balveville Congregation Christian Church, 6 Church Road, Newton, (Hampton Township). Visitation will be held at the church Tuesday from 10 a.m. until the time of the service. Interment to follow at North Hardyston Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory would be preferred and may be made to the church at the address listed above. To offer online condolences, go to www.fergusonsussexfuneralhome.com. Arrangements entrusted to the care of Ferguson Funeral Home, 27 third St., Sussex.

Published by The New Jersey Herald on Oct. 20, 2013.
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Bruce and family -- so sorry to learn of Helen's passing. She was a force in my life at Baleville for so many years, and a great friend to my parents for decades. Her faith and personality were strong and made a deep impression on all who knew her. May she find peace in the hollow of God's hand.

Bob Kindmark

January 21, 2014

Grandma,

Ever since I found out you left this world, my heart has been hurting.You taught me so much and I am the man I am today because of you. You helped me find my faith and build it ever strong.

I love you and will never forget about you

Tony

October 21, 2013

Helen was a wonderful help to me in my Kindergarten classes,especially when we had birthday parties at Merriam Ave School in Newton. She was a grand person!

Eileen thorne

October 21, 2013

Erin and family very sorry for your loss !!! She will be a angel looking down on you every day??

Michele Mulder

October 21, 2013

Aunt Helen -

You were loved on Earth as you surely will be loved in Heaven.

Rich and Brenda Hosking

October 20, 2013

Grandma Ruthie and I will miss u .. nothing will be the same ! I love u a bushel and a peck and a hug around the neck Xoxo

Erin Williams

October 20, 2013

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