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SUSAN HELGESON Obituary

HELGESON, Susan Gail Age 55, of Westwood, formerly of Groton and Weston. Beloved daughter of the late Rudolph L. Helgeson Jr. and Katherine M. Helgeson of Weston. Special sister of Judy White (and the late Raymond) of Melbourne FL, Janet Yurkus and Richard of Marlborough, David Helgeson and Michele of Sudbury, Ken Helgeson and Marilyn of Grantham NH and Key West Florida, and Barb Delisle of Westwood. Dear Aunt of Ray, Debbie, Tracy, Katie, Chris, Tim, David, Jessica, Michael, Brad, Jed and Scott, and the late Jeff. She also leaves 22 great and 4 great great nieces and nephews. Burial will be private. A Celebration of her life will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, December 24 at First Parish of Westwood, at 340 Clapboardtree Street, Westwood MA. In lieu of flowers, donations honoring Susie can be made to The Friends of Regional Ministries,TABCOM, 167 Prescott Street, Groton, MA 01450 to benefit the Special Needs Camps at Grotonwood and Oceanwood, which were so important to Susie. For online guestbook, gfdoherty.com. George F. Doherty & Sons Wellesley 781-235-4100

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Published by Boston Globe from Dec. 19 to Dec. 21, 2016.

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Lorraine Butler

October 15, 2020

I went to camp Grotonwood one summer with her sister Barbara she was a very nice girl I was sorry to hear about Susan passing she is now resting in peace may god be with her family and friends you are all in my prays always remember the good times you had with her

Nancy & John Daniels

March 8, 2017

Dear Helgeson family, I just heard the news about Susan's passing. She was such a sweet, gentle person. I have fond memories of her at the First Baptist Church! I also babysat for her occasionally . I hope you are all doing well. Best regards, Nancy (Johnson) Daniels

December 27, 2016

Condolences from the Perugini Family. We hope Susan will lead the angels in the chicken dance.

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Susanne Bach

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December 20, 2016

So very sorry for the loss of your Loved One. May your Cherished Memories shine through your sorrow. Isa 33:24 & John 6:40

Grace Sheldon Lyons

December 19, 2016

My thoughts and prayers go to all of you. May God bless you

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