It is with deep love and heartfelt remembrance that the Hellerman family announces the passing of a cherished wife, mother, and grandmother. She is now reunited with her beloved husband, Richard Hellerman, and her son, Donald Hellerman, both of whom preceded her in death. She is also remembered fondly by her loyal Yorkshire terrier, Daisy, who was rarely far from her side.
A woman of gentle passions and timeless taste, she found delight in the simple and the beautiful. She was an avid collector of teapots and antique dishes, each piece chosen with care and cherished for the story it carried. She loved tea parties and tea rooms—moments steeped in warmth, conversation, and charm. Antique shops were her treasure troves, places where she wandered happily and always seemed to find something special.
Her happiest days were often spent near the water with her family—picking up seashells along the shore, boating, and occasionally fishing with her husband. These memories remain some of the family’s most treasured.
Her life was one defined by kindness, curiosity, and a deep appreciation for the small joys that make life beautiful. She will be profoundly missed, yet her spirit lives on in the traditions she loved and the family she nurtured with unwavering devotion.
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