Menu
Search by Name
Search by Name
BORN
1923
DIED
2020
Helen Swanson Obituary
Her family includes her two daughters and sons-in-law, Judith Cassidy and husband, Alfred, and Janice Patteson and husband, Timothy; two grandchildren, Joseph and Jennifer Bulcock; one great-granddaughter, two nephews, and a niece. Helen was preceded in death by her parents and 2 brothers, Stanley & Edward Orzechowski, and most recently her husband, William, in 2013.
Calling hours will be held from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm on Thursday, September 3, 2020, at Goodwin Funeral Home, 607 Chestnut Street, Manchester, NH. The funeral service will begin at 10:00 am on Friday, September 4, 2020, at Goodwin Funeral Home with burial immediately following in the Bedford Center Cemetery.
The family would especially like to thank the staff of Mount Carmel Rehab and Nursing Center for their loving and dedicated care. In the time of COVID, they became the trusted guardians of our beloved mother. Our profound thanks and deepest gratitude are extended to all of them.
In lieu of flowers please send donations in Helen's name to: donations could be sent to :
www.alz.org/donate
OR
Mailed to:
National Processing Center
Alzheimer's Association
PO Box 96011
Washington, DC 20090
Please visit www.goodwinfh.com to sign the online guestbook.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for Helen Swanson
Make a Donation
in Helen Swanson's name
Please consider a donation as requested by the family.
Memorial Events
for Helen Swanson
How to support Helen's loved ones
Honor a beloved veteran with a special tribute of ‘Taps’ at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.
The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.
Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?
What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?
Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?
We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.
Read moreResources to help you cope with loss
Estate Settlement Guide
If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.
Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast
Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.
Read more
The Five Stages of Grief
They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel.
Read moreWays to honor Helen Swanson's life and legacy
Obituary Examples
You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.
Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples
These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.
Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?
Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.
Read more
