Helen B. Wetherell

WETHERELL, Helen B. Helen B. Wetherell, 99, died Thursday, (January 15, 2009), at her daughter's home after a period of declining health. She was born in Jordan Ferry, Nova Scotia, the daughter of Spurgeon and Hattie (Decker) Bush. She is predeceased by her husband Glendon E. Wetherell, her son Richard M. Wetherell, and her sister E. Muriel Bush. At age 16, Helen left Nova Scotia to further her education in America. A year later she brought her younger sister to the United States so that she too could further her education. They lived at the YWCA in Hartford while they established themselves. There they met friends who would remain life long friends. Helen took a job early on, with Connecticut Mutual Insurance. She later met and married Glendon Wetherell. They set up housekeeping in Newington and Helen stayed home to raise their family. She returned to work later in life at Traveler's Insurance in Hartford, retiring in 1974. In 1998, she moved to Bridgewater, NH, making her home with her daughter and son-in-law, Elda and Mark Givens. Helen was dedicated to her family, spending time with children and babysitting for grandchildren and great grandchildren. She loved to knit and garden, often sharing the fruits of her labor with those around her. She was an avid Scrabble player and loved to read. Helen had strong faith in God. Her devotion drew her to be a founding member of the United Methodist Church of Newington, where she served actively on many committees, led Bible Studies groups, and served where there was need. She was a faithful servant of God, and will always be remembered for her dedication, devotion and outreach to others. Family members include two daughters: Jane W. Breen of Newington and Elda & Mark Givens of Bridgewater, NH; a daughter-in-law Joan N. Wetherell of Berlin and seven grandchildren and six great grandchildren. A Memorial service will be held Saturday, February 7 at 2 p.m. at the United Methodist Church of Newington, 401 New Britain Ave, Newington. Interment will be at the discretion of the family in Rose Hill Memorial Park, Rocky Hill. In lieu of flowers donations may be made in her memory to the United Methodist Church of Newington, 401 Britain Ave., Newington, CT 06111, or the Newfound Area Nursing Assn., 214 Lake St., Bristol, NH 03222.