Helen F. Slade

East Greenbush- Helen F. Slade, 89, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on July 18, 2015 at Evergreen Commons.
The daughter of the late Joseph and Helen (Snapp) Rau, Helen was born on April 28, 1926 in Albany, NY. She graduated from Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception.
Helen's faith in God was most important to her and her joy in life was her children and grandchildren. She loved spending time with family, enjoyed the outdoors, eating out, and traveling.
Helen is survived by her children: Helen (Frank) Ryan, Linda Roberts, Charles (Deb) Slade, Eugene (Michelle) Slade, and Christopher (Kimmarie) Slade; her grandchildren: Chad, Jeremiah, Adam, Shylah, Dustin, Kyle, and Thomasiene; 13 great-grandchildren; her nephew B.T. Wood and niece Kim Wood.
In addition to her parents, Helen was predeceased by her son Stephen Jerome Slade; her granddaughter Sarah Slade; her grandson Stephen Slade; and her sister Antoinette Wood.
Visitation will be from 11 am to 12:30 pm on Wednesday, July 22 at New Comer Funeral Home, 343 New Karner Road, Colonie. A funeral service will be held at 12:30 pm. Burial will follow in St. Agnes Cemetery, Menands.