LEARMOUTH: Helen Ducham , 98, of St. Johnsbury, passed away Saturday,
Jan. 17, 2004, at the St. Johnsbury Health and Rehab Center. She was born
in Montpelier Aug. 20, 1905, a daughter of Warren and Ruth (Brown)
Ducham. She was one of six children, all have predeceased her except a
sister, Carol McMaster of Springfield, Mass. Helen grew up in the St.
Johnsbury and Lyndon area, attending the local schools and St. Johnsbury
Academy. Helen married Murray Learmouth, who preceded her in death in
1979. Both she and Murray spent most of their lives in Lyndonville. Helen
endeared herself to many of her friends, neighbors and relatives by
assisting them in times of sickness, emergencies and events requiring
health and homemaking assistance. Helen was appreciated by everyone.
She was also employed by Maple Grove Inc. of St. Johnsbury, where she
successfully worked as a candy packer until her retirement after 34 years.
She made many friends at Maple Grove. Helen was also a helpmate to
Murray around "fair time" as they were involved in harness racing for four
decades, having raised and trained several trotters and pacers. They were
involved in the Snow Pac Race on Washington's birthday in Lyndonville as
well as the local fairs in Lyndonville, Barton, Lancaster and Champlain
Valley. Survivors include two beloved daughters, Muriel Emma Heon and
her husband Robert E. of Springfield, Mass., and Betty Ely of Lyndonville; a
sister-in-law, Olivine Ducham Perrault of Lyndonville; a brother-in-law,
Gordon Learmouth and his wife Persis of White River Jct.; four
grandchildren, Brian and Gary Ely, and Linda Newland and Robert E. Heon
Jr.; 10 great-grandchildren, Jeremy and Gregg Ely, Patricia, Philip and
Evan Newland, Heather and Jessica Ely, James, Robbie and Hannah Heon;
two great-great-grandchildren, Lucas and Natalie Ely; also numerous
nieces and nephews who will remember her dearly. The family will receive
friends Tuesday, Jan. 20, between the hours of 4-7 p.m., at the Guibord
Funeral Home, located at the corner of Main and Center streets in
Lyndonville. A funeral Mass will be celebrated Wednesday, Jan. 21, at 11
a.m., at St. Elizabeth's Church, with the Rev. Stephen Nichols celebrant.
Memorial contributions may be made in Helen's name to the St. Elizabeth
Renovation Fund, P.O. Box 578, Lyndonville, VT 05851.
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