Helen Gilbert
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COLUMBIA, SC - Helen M. Gilbert, 93, formerly of Rumford, Maine passed away on Monday, April 4, 2022 in Columbia, SC. Mrs. Gilbert was born February 10, 1929, one of seven children in Rumford, Maine to Wilfred and Viola Welton McKenna.
A memorial mass will be held at Noon on May 5, 2022 at St. Athanasius and St. John Catholic Church in Rumford, Maine.
Helen truly lived her life to the fullest and was a beautiful ray of sunshine to anyone she met. She loved to dance and managed to do that even using a walker in her later years. Helen believed in decorating; she enjoyed decorating her home and clothing to match the season. She enjoyed word find books, BINGO, and knitting. Helen was always willing to help and possessed a caring spirit. She could often be found handing out dog treats to fur babies or chocolate candy to anyone who would accept it. Her adventurous spirit led her to a love of traveling to European cruises, Las Vegas, the Mall of America for shopping and her yearly visits to South Carolina to spend time with her daughter.
Survivors include her daughter, Linda Gilbert (Sharon McCraney) and her granddog, Shelby. She is also survived by numerous extended family members. She was predeceased by her husband, Norman Gilbert.
Dunbar Funeral Home, Northeast Chapel, is assisting the family. Memories may be shared at www.dunbarfunerals.com.