Helen S. Anderson
January 26, 1926 - February 18, 2023
Helen S. Anderson, 97, of North Walpole, NH passed away on February 18, 2023, at Cheshire Medical Center in Keene. Helen was born on January 26, 1926, in Bellows Falls to the late Rafal and Blanche (Paliga) Jurkoic. Helen would later get her GED and was a hairdresser for many years.
Helen was a parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Bellows Falls, until it closed, and then became a member of St. Peter’s Church in N. Walpole. Helen enjoyed knitting and crocheting, baking desserts for family, vacationing in Maine, family reunions, holiday gatherings, shopping and crossword puzzles with her husband.
Helen would marry Nicholas Anderson who predeceased her. Helen is survived by her daughters: Judy Checchi (Ugo), Lori Brown, daughter-in-law: Marie Anderson, grandchildren: Paul White III, Mia Houman (Tom), Sarah Perlungher (Tom), Nicole Boyce, Joseph Anderson (Candice), Mario Checchi, great-grandchildren: Paul White IV, Austin White, Kyndall White, David Scott White, Griffin Houman, Mario Checchi, Grace Perlungher, Dylan Foster, Rocco Anderson, Sullivan Anderson, Holly Boyce, and Demir Gultekin, as well as many nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Helen was pre-deceased by her parents: Rafal Jurkoic and Bronislawa (Paliga) Jurkoic, husband: Nicholas Anderson, son: Nicholas R. Anderson, and her siblings: Amelia Jurkoic, Stephania (Stephie) Zielinski, Wladyslawa (Lottie) Green, Wladyslaw (Walter) Jurkoic, Leona (Lillian) DeLouis, Dr. Joseph Jurkoic, Anthony (Auntie) Jurkoic, and Stanislawa (Stacia) Kissell.
Calling hours will take place on Friday, February 24, 2023, from 5:00 to 7:00 PM at the Fenton and Hennessey Funeral Home, 55 Westminster Street, Bellows Falls, VT. A Mass of Christian Burial will take place on Saturday at 11:00 AM at St. Peter’s Church in North Walpole. Burial will follow at Sacred Heart Cemetery in Westminster.
In lieu of flowers please, consider giving to the North Walpole Firefighter’s Association.
Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of the Fenton and Hennessey Funeral Home in Bellows Falls, VT.
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Darcy Wallace
posted February 23, 2023Aunt Helen will be missed. I will always remember how she noticed and complimented my 1980’s and 1990’s (sometimes questionable) fashion choices and made me feel special. She always greeted me with a twinkle in her eyes and a happy smile. Sending love to Judy and Lori and the rest of the family.
I’m sorry that I can’t be with you, hugs to all, Darcy
Darcy Wallace
posted February 23, 2023Aunt Helen will be missed. I will always remember how she noticed and complimented my 1980’s and 1990’s (sometimes questionable) fashion choices and made me feel special. She always greeted me with a twinkle in her eyes and a happy smile. Sending love to Judy and Lori and the rest of the family.
I’m sorry that I can’t be with you, hugs to all, Darcy
Lisa Wilson
posted February 27, 2023Of all my aunts and uncles, I have some of my clearest memories of Aunt Helen. She sent the most beautiful dresses to my sister and I for holidays…gorgeous! Mom always had our pictures taken in them. She "did my hair" for the first time…a "Genie" do…a cute bun with my long ponytail coming out the middle. I felt like quite the lady. When did she have the time? It was special.
When my grandfather was dying, I remember Aunt Helen got on a bus to come and watch my sister and myself while arrangements were made and the adults had to be in all different places. While she was there she called me to ask how to turn the light off in the upstairs bathroom. She had pushed every button she could find. I didn't want to tell her it was a skylight, but when I did, she laughed like crazy!
Even years later, after the birth of each of my children, packages arrived with exquisite, hand-knitted sweaters. I still have them. Just those things a mom keeps because they're wonderful.
Aunt Helen will always be remembered as a loving and sweet soul. Thoughtful and giving…may she rest in peace.
Calling Hours
DATE: February 24, 2023
TIME: 5:00-7:00 PM
WHERE: Fenton and Hennessey Funeral Home see map
ADDRESS: 55 Westminster Street, Bellows Falls, VT 05101
Funeral Service
DATE: February 25, 2023
TIME: 11:00 AM
WHERE: St. Peter's Church see map
ADDRESS: Spruce Street, North Walpole, NH 03609
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