Helen B. Mayhew

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Helen Mayhew Obituary

Helen B. Mayhew 1924 - 2008 SHAFTSBURY Helen B. Mayhew, 84, widow of Robert J. Mayhew a resident of Dewey St. Bennington, Vt., died Monday Dec. 8, at the Albany Medical Center following a brief illness. She was born in Shaftsbury, Vt., Feb. 1, 1924, daughter of Leonard W. Forrest and Mary Shepard Damon. Helen received her education in Bennington and was a graduate of Bennington High School. She married Robert J. Mayhew July 20, 1946, at Saint Francis de Sales Church in Bennington. Mr. Mayhew died May 25, 2001. In earlier years Helen had been employed at the Bennington Brush Company, the Union Carbide Corp., Tansitor and the Jard Corporation from which she retired. She was a member of Sacred Heart Saint Francis de Sales Church, the American Legion Post 13 Auxillary and the Woman of the Moose. Helen, who was known as "Bunchie" to her close friends and family, enjoyed playing cards and wintering in New Port Richey, Fla., with her late husband. Other favorite past-times included cooking while surrounded by family. She leaves four sons John R. Mayhew of West Hoosick, N.Y., Robert B. Mayhew and Regis M. Mayhew both of Bennington and Barry F. Mayhew of Milton, Vt. 13 grandchildren Thomas J., Desire L. Joslin B., Shea M., Brandon M., Austin R., Eric J.B., Pamela S., Ryan J., McKenzie A., Heather M., Ian R. and Anita R. Mayhew and three great-grandchildren; many nieces, nephews and cousins. She was pre-deceased by five brothers Leonard, Charles, Edward, Everett and Clifford Forrest and two sisters Mabel Hohman and Mary Drysdale, a step sister Adeline St. Andrews and step brother Guy Damon. FUNERAL NOTICE: The funeral will be held from the MAHAR AND SON FUNERAL HOME on Friday Dec. 12, 2008 at 10:30 a.m. with a prayer and then from Sacred Heart Saint Francis de Sales Church at 11 a.m. where the Mass of Resurrection will be offered. The burial will take place in the family lot in Park Lawn Cemetery. Friends may call at the Mahar and Son Funeral Home on Thursday from 7 to 9 p.m. when the family will be in attendance. If friends desire contributions in memory of Mrs. Helen B. Mayhew may be made to the VNA and Hospice of Southwestern Vermont Health Care through the office of the MAHAR AND SON FUNERAL HOME 628 Main St. Bennington, VT 05201

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Published by Bennington Banner on Dec. 11, 2008.

Memories and Condolences
for Helen Mayhew

7 Entries

Lori and Mark Estes

December 13, 2008

Bruce and Family, We are sorry to hear about your Mother's passing. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Caroline Hall

December 12, 2008

Sorry to here of Helen passing know her well.play cards her.she will be missed. my prayers go out to all

Susan Wiskoski

December 11, 2008

To the family of Helen

I knew Helen (and Bob) through the years and admired her so much. She was always cheerful and inspiring. I always wished I could play cards half as well as she did, and she was always patient with me. All the memories you have will help you get through through this difficult time. God bless you. Sue Wiskoski

R. Mac O'Dowd

December 11, 2008

What a lovely woman, who thought so much about her immediate family ... and was never afraid to put a helping hand out toward the extended family ... It would scare you at moments ... Sometimes, I found, it would be so difficult to even get a plate, especilally during Turkey day , and if her favorite football team, the "New York Football Giants" were playing ( She would be buzzing from the kitchen to the Den )... I was not fortunate to know many of my good friends Moms and Dads' ... There was Mrs.' Boodakian, Brooks. ,Greenberg, O'Brian, and Finnegan, and ya know what? ... Helen scared the bee gee sus out of me when ever she set the law ... I hope that every one of her grandchildren get it ... There is nothing more special than a Grandma or Grandpa's wisdom, PERIOD... They, have seen it ALL ... To the entire Mayhew family, ... You lost someone very special ... I cared for her very much ... Mackie

Rachel Gauthier (Marcoux)

December 11, 2008

Desire sorry to read about the loss of your grandmother. My thoughts are with you at this time.

SCOTT/COBBIE COLLINS

December 11, 2008

DEAR REGIS,I AM SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT YOUR LOSS BROTHER.MY PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU AND YOUR FAMILY.

Joe and Gayle Magisano

December 11, 2008

John, Ann and family ~ our deepest sympathy your loss. Although Mom is safely in heaven, the love and memories you shared will never die. May God grant you peace and strength during the next few days and the year of "firsts" without her.

"When someone you love
Becomes a Memory
that Memory becomes a Treasure"

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