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2023

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Helen Makepeace Obituary

Frederick, Md. - Helen Makepeace, 86, widow of Raymond Makepeace, died March 20, 2023, in Maryland. She was retired and had been employed as a manager of the bookstore at Thames Valley Technical School.

Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Monday, March 27, at the Thomas L. Neilan & Sons Funeral Home, 12 Ocean Ave., New London. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Tuesday in St. Mary Star of the Sea Church, followed by Interment in Cedar Grove Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Hospice of Washington County, Md. Condolences may be shared on Helen's memorial page at www.neilanfuneralhome.com.

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Published by The Day on Mar. 26, 2023.

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Nancy Kobelski

July 30, 2023

I worked with Helen at Three Rivers State Tech. College, she was a lady that you seldom forget, very kind, generous and a very sweet woman. She will be remembered always in my heart. Thank you Helen for being my friend.

Peg Curtin

July 28, 2023

My condolences to family. Peg Curtin WMI `52

Judy Marion Cammarata

June 11, 2023

Condolences from classmates at Williams Memorial Institute on their Facebook page.

Nancy Kobelski

March 26, 2023

I remember Helen very fondly, I worked with Helen ,
at Thames Valley College. She was a wonderful friend to me. I have missed her since she moved to Maryland and will never forget her gentle spirit and kindness.
Love you Helen,. Nancy Kobelski

Dawn Oliveri

March 26, 2023

My condolences for your loss. I have fond memories of "Mrs. Makepeace" as a close friend of my parents.

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