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Helen was a devoted mother, a serious and accomplished runner, and a pilot. She was a wonderful cook, gardener and beekeeper, and ran a small farm named Dragonfly Farm with her husband, John, in Wilton, NH. She loved animals and maintained Highland cows, Icelandic sheep, chickens, and bees. Helen enjoyed working in a variety of fashion and other retail locations in New York City and New Hampshire for many years.
In addition to her husband, John, Helen is survived by her loving children, Morgan Shepherd Bartholomew (Zachary Bartholomew), Graham Shepherd Bradler, their father, Christopher Bradler, and her sisters, Fran Van Tienen (Clinton, CT), Lois Shepherd (Osprey, FL), and Laura Deykerhoff (Little Silver, NJ).
She was a bright shining light and she will be missed by all who knew her warmth, humor, and affection.
In remembrance of Helen's life, the family asks that any charitable donations be made to Future Farmers of America (FFA).
No funeral or memorial service is immediately planned. The family will notify loved ones when a service is scheduled.
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Laurel Kenworthy
April 2, 2024
Helen was my first friend when we moved to the Monadnock area in 1988. We were both pregnant with our first children and met in a childbirth class at MCH. We had both lived in NYC prior to moving to the country and had much in common. I'm so very sorry to hear of her death and will remember her as such a kind, creative and warm soul. She was a bright light.
Christina Clemons
March 27, 2024
I am her friend and hair dresser my heart is broken and true love of nature and life has left me .. I love you Helen.. I will miss my time with you and talking about our animals and flowers. My heart will always have you in it. And will be a bit broken knowing I won't see your face again. But it will forever be captured in my memory... I miss you and love you. Xoxo
Alison Fraser
March 18, 2024
I remember Helen visiting us Lauder, scotland when she was very small. My dad, her uncle freddie, has a tape recorder and recorded her singing in her cute american accent. She sang Miss Mary Mack all dressed in black. I visited her in New Hampshire when Morgan and Graham were very small. I have lost a dear cousin.
Pete Hebert
March 17, 2024
Our family had wonderful outings with Helen and family over the years.
Helen´s spontaneous and curious nature will be missed by all of us .
The Hebert family
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Linda Bonczar
March 15, 2024
Helen was one unique friend. Our family has known Helen for 30 years. I met her at Golds gym in Nashua. We had so many fun crazy times. Parties (she made a mean martini) , temple fair w a tractor ride, pumpkin picking, sleepovers w our daughters the list goes on. You will be so missed and I´m sad I didn´t get up to the farm after I saw you just a couple months ago at market basket. Say hi to my mom and dad. Thanks for all the special times we shared
Karen Guadagni
March 13, 2024
John, so sorry to hear of Helen´s passing. She was a remarkable lady. It was a pleasure to have worked with her. I always looked forward to the daily farm report. Condolences to you and family. Karen Guadagni
Jenn Helsel
March 13, 2024
Helen was so amazingly strong! One of my favorite memories was when we were on a long trail run on a mountain. We got caught in a huge thunderstorm. It was a bit scary. Helen made me feel safe. She said "just keep moving"! She got us safely to the bottom!
I love her forever
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