Helen M. Ludwig

Helen M. Ludwig obituary, Waldoboro, ME

Helen M. Ludwig

Helen Ludwig Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Hall Funeral Homes & Cremation Services - Thomaston on Oct. 14, 2025.

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Helen M. Ludwig, 86, died October 10, 2025, at her home in Thomaston surrounded by her loving family. Helen was born April 7, 1939, in Camden to Fred Leland and Theresa Gray Leland. Helen grew up in Camden and Rockport and graduated from Rockport High School as Valedictorian of the class of 1957. She married Raymond Ludwig in 1957. Together, Helen and Ray lived in Massachusetts for ten years, and then moved back to Maine, living in Brunswick and Durham. She graduated from the University of Southern Maine in 1975 with degree in Education.
Helen taught Third Grade in Brunswick for twenty-eight years until she retired in 2003. Helen was a member of the Maine State Teachers Association. Helen and Ray moved back to Thomaston for their retirement. Helen was always busy crafting, quilting and taking care of her home.
Helen was predeceased by her parents; daughter, Laurie Ludwig; sister, Betty Lord; sister-in-law, Kathryn Archer; brother-in-law, John Ludwig: and nephew Michael Archer.
Helen is survived by her husband of 68 years, Raymond Ludwig of Thomaston; sons, Kurt Ludwig of Thomaston and Edward Ludwig of Naples, FL; and grandchildren, Brent St. Pierre of Fort Walton Beach, FL, Matthew St. Pierre of Baker, FL, Zachary Ludwig of Philadelphia, PA, Brittany Ludwig of Fallbrook, CA, Kendra Ludwig; brother-in-law George Baines of Durham; several great grandchildren; niece, Diane Lord of Northport; nephews, Scott Archer of Palm Coast, FL and Thomas Archer of Warren and extended family.
A private family graveside will be held at Sea View Cemetery in Rockport.
Arrangements are entrusted to Hall Funeral Home and Crematory, 78 Main Street, Thomaston. Condolences may be shared with the family at www.hallfuneralhomes.com
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