Helen K. Creed

Helen K. Creed

Helen Creed Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers from Feb. 25 to Feb. 26, 2009.
PASADENA, Calif. - Helen K. (Zabe) Creed died Feb. 20, 2009, in Pasadena, Calif. She was wife of the late Frank Creed and daughter of the late Frank and Rose Zabe. Helen was born in Bangor and grew up in Eastport. She worked for the U.S. Customs, Eastport and New York City, where she met and married her husband. They moved to Pasadena, Calif., when her husband was promoted to commissioner of customs for the U.S. Southwest region. Helen was a member of All Saints Episcopal Church, Pasadena, Calif., where she served on the alter guild for many years. She was a member of Linda Vistans and served on the board. She also served on the board of Linda Vista Library Association. She enjoyed being with family and friends. She is survived by a brother, Robert Zabe and his wife, Kathryn, of Medfield, Mass.; by a niece, Nancy Zabe; and by two nephews, Philip Zabe, and Steven Zabe and his wife, Gail; and many cousins. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Memorial donations may be made to a charity or organization of your choice. Cabot & Sons, Pasadena, Calif.

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February 19, 2025

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February 19, 2023

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Janet Ghattas

February 19, 2025

John Hand and I remember Helen and all the kindnesses she bestowed upon us.

Janet Ghattas

February 19, 2023

Lovely to remember Helen and our most memorable moments with her in Maine, New York and Pasadena.
Janet Ghattas

Janet Ghattas

February 19, 2021

Thinking of Helen Creed brings warmth to our hearts. She was a dear friend to my mother Josephine John Ghattas who was also born in Bangor, Maine. Later in life we visited Helen in her beautiful Pasadena home and enjoyed her hospitality going to museums and spending time with her. We keep her close to our hearts. Janet Ghattas and John Hand, Cambridge, MA.

elizabeth jacks

October 26, 2020

i miss her so much :(

John & Joanne Ader

April 27, 2009

Helen was my secretary, mentor and a great Linda Vista neighbor and friend. She welcomed our kids to her swimming pool and warm home. She was a classy, saintly lady and friend through all these years.

Loretta Pedott

March 4, 2009

Helen has always been one of my dearest relatives. I will miss her terribly. I was fortunate to exchange memories of my children with her recently. She was such a loving person. May God rest her soul.

Loretta Lewis Pedott (Putsy)

Janet and John Ghattas and Hand

February 25, 2009

We are very fortunate to have known Helen for many years starting with her friendship with my mother in NYC. Generous of spirit and light of heart, we enjoyed our visits with her in her lovely Pasadena home. We will miss her. Janet and John

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