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| Born: Friday, November 25, 1921 Died: Thursday, October 04, 2007 |
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85, passed away Thursday (Oct. 4, 2007) at Jones Memorial Hospital. Mrs. Matison was born on Nov. 25, 1921 in Gangs Mills to Lynn and Pearl (Smith) Sortore. She was a 1938 graduate of Sabinsville Central School, Sabinsville, Pa. On June 15, 1945 in Addison, she married Lynn S. Matison, who predeceased her on June 22, 1992. Helen worked with her husband on the Hel-Lyn Dairy Farm from 1945 to 1986. Later, she worked at the Andover Central School library from 2004 2005. Helen is survived by two daughters, Ena (Raynald) Lyon of Brookville, Fla. and Penny Densmore of Andover; two sons, Tommy Matison of Andover and David (Mary) Matison of Wellsville; nine grandchildren and twelve great grandchildren. In addition to her husband, she was predeceased by a son, Steven Matison; a brother, Raymond Sortore and a sister, Virginia Fanton. Helen loved to fish and was an avid reader. But more than this, she was a loving wife, mother and grandmother and was deeply loved by all. Friends may call on Saturday from 2 4 p.m. at the family homestead at 2020 State Route 417. There will be a private funeral service at the convenience of the family. Burial will follow in Valley Brook Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials in Helens name may be made to Andover Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 726, Andover, NY 14806 or Andover Free Library, P.O. Box 751, Andover, NY 14806. Arrangements are under the direction of Baker-Swan Funeral Home, Andover. |
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