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Helen Canter Obituary
Helen D. Canter, 99, of Windham, CT, formerly of West Hartford, Branford, and Delray Beach, Florida, died Monday, August 12, 2024. Helen was predeceased by her beloved husband, Dan the Man to whom she was married for over 60 years. Helen was a former bridge teacher and English teacher, and later in life both Helen and Dan taught bridge on cruise ships and traveled around the world. Helen loved travel, classical music, literature, especially poetry, and Tanglewood.
Helen leaves three daughters, Hope Noar and her husband, Ken of Cary, North Carolina, Ruthe Canter of San Francisco, CA, and Lisa C. Taylor and her husband, Russ, formerly of Mansfield, CT and now of Mancos, Colorado. Lisa and Russ have served as advocates for Helen for the past nineteen years. She also leaves five grandchildren: Scott Noar (Lisa) of Parker, Colorado, Dr. Seth Noar (Elisa Klein) of Chapel Hill, North Carolina, Eric Noar (Calay Ip) of Milton, MA, Justin Taylor (Christina Peterson) of Medford, MA, and Kira Taylor (Andres Esparza) of Mancos, Colorado. Helen Leaves eight great-grandchildren: Callie, Caden, Colin, Jonah, Eva, Eliana, Ames, and Ethan. Her daughter Lisa would like to thank Douglas Manor, especially Emily and Claire for their many kindnesses to Helen over the years.
In lieu of flowers, contributions can be sent to the Douglas Manor Activity Fund / 103 North Rd./ Windham, CT 06280 or to the Windham Area Interfaith Ministry/866 Main Street/ Willimantic, CT 06226 or a charity of donor's choice. Arrangements will be private and at the convenience of the family.
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Sheryl Goulette
September 17, 2024
Oh Helen, I have thought of you often, but especially now as our birthday approaches. Thank you for sharing your wit, your laugh, and the sweet story of how you and Dan, your golden man, met. You used to tell me that you weren't beautiful, you were attractive. What you were was a special lady whose memory still makes me smile. We were born 60 years apart on the same day and I feel we were kindred spirits. I will raise a glass to you on our day and celebrate the fact that you are celebrating with Dan.
Lisa
September 5, 2024
Helen would love to be remembered as an English teacher, bridge teacher, lover of theater and travel, and the proud wife of over 60 years to Daniel. She had a full life until her later years. I'm sure some of her students will remember her quick wit and her sense of style.
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