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Helen Langfield Obituary

New London - Helen (Elion) Langfield, a native of New London, died on Aug. 28, 2011, in her home in Boca Raton, Fla.

The daughter of the late Harry R. and Ida Elion, Langfield attended Williams Memorial Institute and The Ohio State University. She earned a master of arts degree in art from Connecticut College. A one time contributor to WNLC Radio and The Day newspaper, the teacher and artist, whose work was featured in New York and Florida galleries, held her last exhibits at the Lyman Allyn Museum and Hygienic Art Gallery in New London.

Predeceased by her husband, Raymond, Helen Langfield is survived by her daughter, Joanna Langfield Rose of New York City and her husband, Michael, and son, Gregory.

The funeral will be held at 1 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 2, 2011, at Congregation Beth El in New London.

Please visit www.Byles.com to sign the family guestbook.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the National Endowment of the Arts or the charity of the donor's choice.

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

Published by The Day on Aug. 31, 2011.

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Marla H Bane

August 31, 2011

Our deepest sympathy to you and your family. I know what a difficult time this has been. Our thoughts and hearts are with you during this time of loss. Please take care. Marla & Michael

Beth Lapin

August 31, 2011

Joanna, I'm so sorry to hear about your loss. I k now this is a difficult time.

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