Helen E. Gleason of New London

Helen E. Gleason, 90, of Dunedin, Fla., and New London Township, Pa., passed away peacefully at home on April 23.

Helen had an inquisitive mind, an artistic talent and was always a positive thinker with an open heart, enabling her to make friends wherever she went. This, along with her community work was a testament of her concern for others.She made several lifelong friends beginning in Altoona, Pa., then in New York, and finally in Florida. While at Columbia University, Helen met and married Larry, the love of her life. They eventually moved to Wilmington, Delaware, where they brought up their three daughters.

A loving mother and devoted wife, Helen created a warm and caring home. Whether as Girl Scout leader, family chauffeur or life counselor, she encouraged her children to do their best and be a friend to others. Her hard work and amazing organizational skills, coupled with Larry’s planning and adventuresome spirit, enabled the family to enjoy camping treks across the U.S. and Canada every summer. As the girls grew, she worked as a Winterthur Docent, joined her husband in community work with Kiwanis (Kiwives), and became active in grassroots politics. After Larry’s retirement, they moved to Florida where she joined Rotary International of Dunedin.  They enjoyed extensive travel, hitting all seven continents. Helen also welcomed the time to pursue her passion for painting.

She was predeceased by Larry, her adored husband of 63 years, her sister Elsie Pierce and brother Rudolph.  Helen is survived by her three daughters: Jeanne Jolley (Bob), Laurie Lauer (Woody), and Sherry Monahan (Tom).  She was the beloved grandmother of David, Stephen, Joshua, SaraJean, Jonathan, Daniel, Paul Lauer and Claire, Jeanne, and Fiona Monahan.  Helen will also be greatly missed by her six great-grandchildren.  Additionally, she leaves behind her sister’s son Will Pearce, her beloved cousins, and a multitude of nieces, nephews and friends.

The family would especially like to thank Barbara Wright, LPN, and her staff for the loving care during her illness.  We would also like to thank the hospice nurses, Donna and Theresa.

A memorial service is scheduled for 11 a.m. on May 1at Bethany Presbyterian Church, 316 Kennett Pike (Rte 52), Mendenhall PA 19357. Friends are invited to come between 10 and 11 AM to greet the family.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made in Helen’s memory to: Nemours Cancer Center, 1600 Rockland Road, Wilmington DE 19803  “ Please notate either Pediatric Cancer Research or Pediatric Cancer Programs.”

Online condolence may be made by visiting www.griecocares.com

Arrangements by the Foulk & Grieco Funeral Home, West Grove, PA

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