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Helen Foreman Obituary

FAYETTE/GENEVA – Helen L. Lafler Foreman, 66, of Fayette, N.Y., passed away Friday, January 2, 2026 at her home with her loving family by her side.

Family and friends may call from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday, January 15 at the Coe-Genung Funeral Home, Waterloo, N.Y. A Celebration of Life will immediately follow at F-n-A Rhythm and Booze, 3 S. Virginia St. Waterloo, N.Y.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to The ALS Association Upstate New York Chapter, 135 Old Cove Rd., Ste. 213, Liverpool, N.Y., 13090-3773 or Fetch A Friend Rescue, PO Box 384, Seneca Falls, N.Y., 13148.

Helen was born May 20, 1959, in Waterloo, N.Y., the daughter of Lloyd C. and Phyllis A. Elkie Lafler. She was a graduate of Waterloo High School. Helen was employed for many years as a teacher's aide at Wayne – Finger Lakes BOCES in Newark, N.Y., until she retired.

She is survived by her husband George W. Foreman of Geneva, N.Y.; children Robert (Jessica Ordway) Lyman of Geneva, N.Y., Andrew Moresman of Prattsburg, N.Y., Amanda (Brenten) Bradley of Corpus Christi, TX, Gregory (Cheyenne) Foreman of Jacksonville, FL, and Justin (Tonya) Crance of Waterloo, N.Y.; siblings Debra (Mark) Jimenz of San Antonio, TX, Marie Alice Decker, of Waterloo, N.Y., and Candy Ball of Kingman, AZ; aunt Barbara Campbell of Waterloo, N.Y.; 9 grandchildren and many cousins, nieces and nephews.

Helen was predeceased by her parents; niece Toni Campanello; and nephew Dominic Campanello.

Condolences and remembrances may be sent to www.coegenungfuneralhome.com.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Finger Lakes Times on Jan. 13, 2026.

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Carol Garafalo

January 14, 2026

I am so sorry for your loss. I graduated with Helen. Waterloo class of 1977. May she rest in peace in the house of the lord. God bless Helen and all that knew and loved her.

MJ Persing Jr

January 14, 2026

I will always remember your smile, it brightened the world each day. Your Great support in making Baskets for many Rides & Events was the best and will be missed. Rest easy Granny G it was an Honor to know you. MJ & Wendy

Mannie Lorenzo Campanello

January 9, 2026

From mannie. You were the best aunt ever always so sweet and nice and positive and funny -
Love ya

Debra

January 7, 2026

Love you sis and will miss you

DeAnn Lafler Hasquet

January 7, 2026

Cousin Helen. As a child I saw you every summer and had so much fun! My memories will be with me forever. You are with Jesus now and as much as your family misses you, pain doesn't exist and constant love surrounds you. May Gods grace provide peace to all the people who love you and whose lives you touched. All my love to you and family. Your cuz DeAnn

Candy Lafler

January 7, 2026

You are my 4 year older twin. There are so many memories. Now we share a spirit and on our birthday I will honor you and your legacy of kindness and strength. I love you my sis.

Marie Alice Decker

January 7, 2026

Sis you are so very much missed and loved it was to soon for you to go but it was time no more pain I love you I'm sorry wish I was there more for you loving you now and forever sis we will see each other again till then hugs from me to you

Malissa albro

January 6, 2026

We are deeply saddened by the loss of such a wonderful person. Hugs and Prayers to all her family

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