Helen V. Williamson

Constableville- Helen V. (Moshier) Williamson, 77, of West St., wife of Milton J. passed away on Friday, September 27, 2013, at Lewis Co. General Hospital, Lowville, while surrounded by the loving care of her husband and family. She was born in Lowville, on August 6, 1936, a daughter of Leo and Florence Louise Wood Moshier. Helen grew up in Lyons Falls and received her education through 12th grade at Port Leyden Central School. Her first employment was as a waitress and later as a chef for several years at Hotel Parquet, Constableville; later for several years she was employed as a chef at the Tow Path Inn in Turin. Mrs. Williamson greatly enjoyed cooking and received a great measure of pleasure and satisfaction from catering weddings, and special family celebrations in the Constableville area On January 2, 1954, Helen was united in marriage with Milton J. Williamson, at Pilgrim Holiness Church, Port Leyden. Milt and Helen lived on West Street in Constableville, for their entire 59 years of married life. Mrs. Williamson was a member of St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Constableville. She especially enjoyed card playing and bowling. She was a member of the bowling league in Constableville and also the Monday Night Bowling League, and Senior Bowling League in Boonville. She was also a member of Constableville Senior Citizens. In addition to her husband, Milton, Helen is survived by one son and daughter in law, David M. and Joan F. Williamson, Constableville; two daughters and sons in law, Darlene J. and Wayne Kirk and Elaine M. and Alan Brown, all of Boonville; six grandchildren, Sheri (Walter) Berwick, Jr, West Leyden, Christine (Leigh) Apple, Springfield, TN, James (Stephanie) Williamson, Albany, Matthew (Olga) Kirk, Rome, Danielle Brown, Boonville and Jorie (David) Connor, Indiana, five great grandchildren, Ryan Berwick, Molly Perretta, Kasayla Salazar, Robert Pitts, Jr, and Christian Salazar. A granddaughter Kathleen Stage Nash, predeceased her. Also surviving is one sister, Elizabeth (Betty) Leffingwell, Dayton, OH, three half brothers, John Moshier, Adams, Grant Moshier, Constabelville and Earl King, Bradenton, Fla; five half sisters, Lorana and James Sherman, PA, Lila and Carl Gozalkowski, Port Leyden, Jenny Slade, Henderson Harbor, Marlene and Henry Hudler, NC., and Freda and Jerry Catlin, Penn Yan. She was predeceased by three half brothers, Vince I. Moshier, Leo Moshier and Chummy King. Also surviving are many nieces and nephews. Calling hours are Tuesday 1-4 p.m. at the Trainor Funeral Home, Inc. with a prayer service led by Rev. Linda Logan, pastor of Trinity Episcopal Church, Boonville, at 4 p.m. at the funeral home. A luncheon will immediately follow the visitation and prayer service, at the Constableville Fire Hall. The Office for the Burial of the Dead with the Holy Eucharist will be on Friday, October 4, at 1 P.M. at St. Paul's Church, Constableville, where Rev. William Wheeler, Episcopal Priest, will officiate. Interment will follow in Constableville Rural Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Constableville Fire Department Ambulance Fund. For an on-line message of sympathy, or to share a memory of Helen, please go to www.trainorfuneralhome.com.