Delmar- Helen E. Benedict, 88, passed away Tuesday, October 1, 2019 with her loving family by her side. Helen was the daughter of the late Minard and Viola Carkner. Helen was born in Albany on August 8, 1931 and spent her life in Glenmont with her loving and devoted husband Louis H. Benedict. Together they had a son, Raymond Hazzard (Terry) of Glenmont and daughter, Paige Benedict of Delmar.
Helen is also survived by her 3 grandchildren, Dawne Helligrass (Bob), Kevin Hazzard (Sabrina), and Brandi Klein; her great grandchildren; her sister, Jean Benedict and her brother, Robert Carkner, and many nieces and nephews.
Helen is predeceased by her brothers, Minard, Edward, Charles and John Carkner.
Helen was an active member of the Glenmont Community Church, past member of the Ladies Auxiliary Selkirk Station #2 and a longtime bowler at Del Lanes as a Del's Bells. Helen loved spending time with her family and wearing a nice dress hat. She will be missed by many.
A Memorial Service will be held for family and friends at the Glenmont Community Church on Saturday, October 19, 2019 at 12 noon.
In lieu of flowers, please make donations in Helen's name to the Glenmont Community Church, 1 Chapel Lane, Glenmont, NY 12077.