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Helen Thayer Obituary

HUDSON - Helen M. Thayer, 67, wife of Fred A. Thayer, died July 15, 2015 at her home in Hudson. She was born April 2, 1948 in Bangor, the daughter of Everett and Mary (Whitmore) Stubbs.

Helen attended Glenburn schools and had worked various jobs throughout her life. She was a dedicated wife and homemaker who loved her family and she always loved the time she spent at family gatherings and cookouts. Helen enjoyed different activities especially four wheeling which she did as recently as last week. She was a member of the Airline Snack Bar ATVers Club "Swamp Donkeys."

Surviving in addition to her husband of Hudson are three sons, Fred Thayer and his wife, Laurie of Hudson, Brian Thayer and his wife, Deanna of Glenburn and Mike Thayer and his wife, Kerri of Hermon; grandchildren, Megan Thayer, Brandon Thayer and his wife, Christina, Benjamin and Samantha Thayer, Michael and Briana Thayer, Amanda Robertson and her husband, John; great grandchildren; one sister, Joan Walker of Glenburn; four sisters-in-law and one brother-in-law; nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by a brother and his wife, Everett and Gail Stubbs and by two brothers-in-law, Harold Walker and Wendell Thayer. She will be dearly missed by her dog, Heidi. Helen's family gratefully thanks Linda Halloran and Mabel Walker for their loving care.

Family and friends may visit 6 - 7 PM Monday, July 20, 2015 at Kiley & Foley Funeral Service, 299 Union St., Bangor where a service honoring Helen's life will be held at 7 PM as the visitation concludes. In lieu of flowers, those who wish may make memorial contributions to Helen's family for support purposes, c/o Mabel Walker, 269 Hudson Hill Rd., Hudson, ME 04449.

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Published by Denver Post from Jul. 16 to Jul. 17, 2015.

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Dwight & Jeanne Bragdon

July 18, 2015

So sorry for your family's loss.

July 17, 2015

So sorry to hear of Helen's passing. Best wishes to Fred & the boys.

Bonnie Judkins

July 16, 2015

With my deepest sympathy in the loss of your wife, and your families, I enjoy the annual get togethers you had with all the families. I am a friend of Nadine, and really enjoyed myself.

David Hamlin

July 16, 2015

Hi Fred,
I am sorry for your tremendous loss. If there is anything I can do, please call on me.

Nadine Polisky

July 16, 2015

RIP in my dear sister in law you sure did put up a good fight for your life. You will surely be missed and loved forever there could never be another person like you, you were truly one of a kind. You took wonderful care of my brother for many years and I know he will miss you terribly. You are free from suffering my dear love you to the moon and back.

Rebecca Brooks

July 16, 2015

So sorry for your loss. Had many fun memories of spending time during the races and playing scrabble! may family and friends have many memories of Helen's life!

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