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Anne Helft Obituary
1920 - 2014 HOOSICK FALLS, N.Y. Anne Helft, 93, of Easterbrook Avenue, passed away on Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2014, at the Center for Nursing & Rehabilitation in Hoosick Falls. Anne was born on Aug. 6, 1920, in Elberfeld, Germany. She was sent to England in 1935 by her father, Jacob Reuter, who was scoffed at by friends and family for predicting the Holocaust. They migrated to the United States in 1940. From 1948 to 1973 she and her husband, George, who died in June, 1987, owned the Firestone Store in Hoosick Falls. Anne enjoyed playing bridge in the area and in Williamstown, traveling, and the time she spent with her family. She is survived by two sons, Ralph Helft, and John Helft and his wife, Jean; five grandchildren, Scott and his wife, Anne, Rachel, Laura, Emily and Zach, and three great-grandchildren, Julia, Eva and Ava. Anne is predeceased by a brother, Peter Reuter, who died in December of 2013. FUNERAL NOTICE: Relatives and friends may call at the MAHAR FUNERAL HOME, 43 Main Street in Hoosick Falls, on Saturday, March 1, from 2 to 4 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of your choice.
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Memories and Condolences
for Anne Helft
Debbie and Bill Tudor
November 20, 2014
Dear Helft Family -
While attending the board meeting of the Cheney Library, someone mentioned your mom and commented about how she was missed. Shocked - is an understatement to describe how I felt. Bill and I must have been out of town at the time of her passing and did not see the obituary in the paper. Please accept our belated, yet sincere sympathies for your loss. She was a dear lady who left her mark on our community. Blessings on you and yours.
Kevin & Karen O'Malley
March 7, 2014
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Anne Marie & Ed Donovan
March 2, 2014
Dear John and Ralph, Our condolences on the loss of your Mother. Our thoughts and payers are with you.
Anne Marie & Ed Donovan
Judy Flynn
March 2, 2014
To the Helft family, So very sorry to hear or your loss.
Sharon Levandowski
March 2, 2014
To the Helft family:
My deepest sympathy in the loss of your mother and grandmother. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you.
February 28, 2014
Our Deepest and Heartfelt sympathy in the loss of such a beautiful lady. Wonderful memories will be shared by so many for years to come. Loving thoughts and prayers. Elaine & Vern Weeden
February 28, 2014
Dear John and Ralph, My condolences on the loss of your Mother. I will always remember her as a lady of great integrity, character, and hard work. She serves as a role model for all. Sincerely, Marilyn Douglas
February 28, 2014
ralph and family
so sorry for the loss of your mother.
your former babysitter bev perry
Elizabeth Davison
February 28, 2014
Dear Ralph and John,
I so enjoyed knowing your mother! Her mind was always so sharp and full of interesting ideas. Playing bridge with her was a challenge. I loved it. My sincere sympathy. Betsy
Margaret O'Malley
February 28, 2014
Rachel, Anne & Scott and family, we're so sorry to hear of your grandmother's passing. My thoughts are with all of you.
February 28, 2014
Dear Ralph, John, Rachel and family, My condolences on the loss of your Mom/Grandmother. Anne was like a Mother to me in my youth. Her family lived on the same street as my Mother's family in Elberfeld. The Sternberg's and the Helft's were very close and go back a long time. Knowing that she is no longer there to stop in and say hello, will be missed.
With love, Gaby
Stanley & Bernice Rosenberg
February 28, 2014
Ralph and the Helft Family ,
Our condolences on the loss of your Mother. She had a long and interesting life, and may she now rest in peace.
Stan & Bean & family
Edward Loomis
February 28, 2014
Ralph and John,
I'm saddened to hear of the loss of your Mom. She and your Dad will always be remembered as friends and wonderful neighbors to all us kids on Estabrook Avenue. Eddie
Gabriella Malec
February 28, 2014
For many years, when my Mother was ill and then died, Anne and her husband George were like parents to me. Anne's family lived on the same street (Am Forshof) in Elberfeld, Germany that my Mom grew up on. I will miss knowing that Anne is no longer there for me to drop in on and say hello.
Gaby Sternberg Malec
Marylou Simmons
February 28, 2014
Ralph, In time, tears turn to smiles and treasured memories to joy. In my thoughts.
Margaret Gottschalk-Watterworth
February 28, 2014
Dear John & Ralph, I am so sorry to hear of your Mom's passing. Thinking of you all.
Jessica Davis
February 28, 2014
Ralph, Rachel, Scott, Anne and the girls, my sincerest condolences at this sad time. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. ~ Jessica
Joe and Gayle Magisano
February 28, 2014
Ralph, John and family ~ our deepest sympathy on the loss of such a wonderful lady. Joe felt as he left her home after a service call he always learned something new. She always made me smile when she phoned ~ her glass always seemed to be half full!! While she is safely in heaven, the love and memories you shared will never die. We are sorry we can't be there but send our love and hugs. You are in our prayers.
Jack Hawks
February 28, 2014
Ralph, John, sorry for your loss, Your Mom was a nice Lady, she will be missed.
Gillian Wilson
February 28, 2014
John and family Sorry to hear of your mothers passing.
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