Helen F. Lester's obituary , Passed away on May 10, 2025 in Hancock, New York

Helen F. Lester

June 17, 1928 - May 10, 2025 (96 years old)

Hancock, New York

Helen F. Lester's obituary , Passed away on May 10, 2025 in Hancock, New York

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Henderson-Biedekapp Funeral Chapel

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Helen F. Lester

June 17, 1928 - May 10, 2025 (96 years old)

Hancock, New York

Helen F. Lester Obituary

With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Helen F. Lester (Hancock, New York), whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Helen left this world on May 10, 2025 at the age of 96, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Charles Forester and Wanda Tarbox Forester; her siblings, Kenneth (Mary), Clayton (Ellen), Anna Corey (Lincoln), Iona Bergman (Louis) and Ella Walker (Clarence); and her siblings' children, Charles Corey, Lincoln Corey, Elwood Forester, Louis Bergman, Kenneth Corey, Leigh Walker, Richard Forester, Iona Kellam and Roberta Hollenbeck.

She is survived by: her uncle Willard; her aunt Katie Strong of Deposit, NY.; her husband Wellington F. Lester; and her sibling's children, Wanda Raymond, Mary Beth Michaud and Harold Walker.

Memorial contributions can be made to the Hancock Community Education Foundation, Helen and Wellington Lester Math and Science Scholarship Fund P.O. Box 819 Hancock, NY, 13783.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Henderson-Biedekapp Funeral Chapel



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May 16

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Henderson-Biedekapp Funeral Chapel
29 E Main St, Hancock, NY 13783

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May 17

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Henderson-Biedekapp Funeral Chapel
29 E Main St, Hancock, NY 13783

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