Ms. Dickens, age 78, passed away peacefully at her home with her loving husband by her side.
She was the daughter of the late Laurence and Nellie (Black) Dennis.
Raised in Argyle, she attended Argyle Central School, graduating in the class of 1955. After graduation, she enrolled at the Plattsburg State University earning a Bachelor's Degree of Arts in 1959.
Upon her return from college, she started working as an elementary teacher, something she would do for the rest of her working life. She first taught at Beekmantown Elementary before moving and gaining employment at Jackson Heights Elementary in Glens Falls.
After two years at Jackson Heights, she took a job at Maple Street Elementary School teaching the second grade before taking one year off to raise her child. Upon her return to Maple Street Elementary School she took a position teaching the fifth grade, until her retirement in 1993.
On October 10, 1981 Helen married Ron Dickens at the First Presbyterian Church of Hudson Falls. The marriage was co-officiated by the Rev. James Graham and the Rev. Pat Butler.
Faith was very important to her. As a child she attended the Argyle Presbyterian Church with her family. From 1961 to present she was a faithful member of the First Presbyterian Church of Hudson Falls, taking on an active role in the church. Throughout the years she was known for being a Sunday school teacher, an Elder of the Church, a position she held for many years, a Moderator of the Church, the Clerk of Session for ten years as well as receiving the Woman of the year award from the First Presbyterian Church of Hudson Falls. She also served as a moderator for the Albany Presbytery, a member of the Committee on Ministry, a Delegate to the General Assembly as well as extensive work as a member of the Board for Camp Hebron.
Outside of church and teaching, she enjoyed traveling with her husband. She was extremely patriotic, visiting 46 State Capitols and over 30 presidential homes. She loved to participate and watch sporting events, she loved country music as well as patriotic music, animals, including horses and eagles and she loved strawberries. Most of all she enjoyed the time she spent camping and traveling with her family and friends.
In addition to her parents; she is predeceased by her infant brother Kenneth and her daughter-in-law Jennifer Ruffing.
Left to cherish her memory are her husband of 35 years; her sons; her stepchildren; her brother; 16 grandchildren; two great grandchildren; as well as several nieces and nephews.
At the family's request there were no calling hours.
A memorial service was celebrated on the park at the First Presbyterian Church of Hudson Falls with the Reverend Michael Plank, officiating.
Burial will be held in the spring.
Arrangements were in the care of M.B. Kilmer Funeral Home, 82 Broadway Fort Edward, NY.
She was the daughter of the late Laurence and Nellie (Black) Dennis.
Raised in Argyle, she attended Argyle Central School, graduating in the class of 1955. After graduation, she enrolled at the Plattsburg State University earning a Bachelor's Degree of Arts in 1959.
Upon her return from college, she started working as an elementary teacher, something she would do for the rest of her working life. She first taught at Beekmantown Elementary before moving and gaining employment at Jackson Heights Elementary in Glens Falls.
After two years at Jackson Heights, she took a job at Maple Street Elementary School teaching the second grade before taking one year off to raise her child. Upon her return to Maple Street Elementary School she took a position teaching the fifth grade, until her retirement in 1993.
On October 10, 1981 Helen married Ron Dickens at the First Presbyterian Church of Hudson Falls. The marriage was co-officiated by the Rev. James Graham and the Rev. Pat Butler.
Faith was very important to her. As a child she attended the Argyle Presbyterian Church with her family. From 1961 to present she was a faithful member of the First Presbyterian Church of Hudson Falls, taking on an active role in the church. Throughout the years she was known for being a Sunday school teacher, an Elder of the Church, a position she held for many years, a Moderator of the Church, the Clerk of Session for ten years as well as receiving the Woman of the year award from the First Presbyterian Church of Hudson Falls. She also served as a moderator for the Albany Presbytery, a member of the Committee on Ministry, a Delegate to the General Assembly as well as extensive work as a member of the Board for Camp Hebron.
Outside of church and teaching, she enjoyed traveling with her husband. She was extremely patriotic, visiting 46 State Capitols and over 30 presidential homes. She loved to participate and watch sporting events, she loved country music as well as patriotic music, animals, including horses and eagles and she loved strawberries. Most of all she enjoyed the time she spent camping and traveling with her family and friends.
In addition to her parents; she is predeceased by her infant brother Kenneth and her daughter-in-law Jennifer Ruffing.
Left to cherish her memory are her husband of 35 years; her sons; her stepchildren; her brother; 16 grandchildren; two great grandchildren; as well as several nieces and nephews.
At the family's request there were no calling hours.
A memorial service was celebrated on the park at the First Presbyterian Church of Hudson Falls with the Reverend Michael Plank, officiating.
Burial will be held in the spring.
Arrangements were in the care of M.B. Kilmer Funeral Home, 82 Broadway Fort Edward, NY.
Ms. Dickens, age 78, passed away peacefully at her home with her loving husband by her side.
She was the daughter of the late Laurence and Nellie (Black) Dennis.
Raised in Argyle, she attended Argyle Central School, graduating in the class of 1955. After graduation, she enrolled at the Plattsburg State University earning a Bachelor's Degree of Arts in 1959.
Upon her return from college, she started working as an elementary teacher, something she would do for the rest of her working life. She first taught at Beekmantown Elementary before moving and gaining employment at Jackson Heights Elementary in Glens Falls.
After two years at Jackson Heights, she took a job at Maple Street Elementary School teaching the second grade before taking one year off to raise her child. Upon her return to Maple Street Elementary School she took a position teaching the fifth grade, until her retirement in 1993.
On October 10, 1981 Helen married Ron Dickens at the First Presbyterian Church of Hudson Falls. The marriage was co-officiated by the Rev. James Graham and the Rev. Pat Butler.
Faith was very important to her. As a child she attended the Argyle Presbyterian Church with her family. From 1961 to present she was a faithful member of the First Presbyterian Church of Hudson Falls, taking on an active role in the church. Throughout the years she was known for being a Sunday school teacher, an Elder of the Church, a position she held for many years, a Moderator of the Church, the Clerk of Session for ten years as well as receiving the Woman of the year award from the First Presbyterian Church of Hudson Falls. She also served as a moderator for the Albany Presbytery, a member of the Committee on Ministry, a Delegate to the General Assembly as well as extensive work as a member of the Board for Camp Hebron.
Outside of church and teaching, she enjoyed traveling with her husband. She was extremely patriotic, visiting 46 State Capitols and over 30 presidential homes. She loved to participate and watch sporting events, she loved country music as well as patriotic music, animals, including horses and eagles and she loved strawberries. Most of all she enjoyed the time she spent camping and traveling with her family and friends.
In addition to her parents; she is predeceased by her infant brother Kenneth and her daughter-in-law Jennifer Ruffing.
Left to cherish her memory are her husband of 35 years; her sons; her stepchildren; her brother; 16 grandchildren; two great grandchildren; as well as several nieces and nephews.
At the family's request there were no calling hours.
A memorial service was celebrated on the park at the First Presbyterian Church of Hudson Falls with the Reverend Michael Plank, officiating.
Burial will be held in the spring.
Arrangements were in the care of M.B. Kilmer Funeral Home, 82 Broadway Fort Edward, NY.
She was the daughter of the late Laurence and Nellie (Black) Dennis.
Raised in Argyle, she attended Argyle Central School, graduating in the class of 1955. After graduation, she enrolled at the Plattsburg State University earning a Bachelor's Degree of Arts in 1959.
Upon her return from college, she started working as an elementary teacher, something she would do for the rest of her working life. She first taught at Beekmantown Elementary before moving and gaining employment at Jackson Heights Elementary in Glens Falls.
After two years at Jackson Heights, she took a job at Maple Street Elementary School teaching the second grade before taking one year off to raise her child. Upon her return to Maple Street Elementary School she took a position teaching the fifth grade, until her retirement in 1993.
On October 10, 1981 Helen married Ron Dickens at the First Presbyterian Church of Hudson Falls. The marriage was co-officiated by the Rev. James Graham and the Rev. Pat Butler.
Faith was very important to her. As a child she attended the Argyle Presbyterian Church with her family. From 1961 to present she was a faithful member of the First Presbyterian Church of Hudson Falls, taking on an active role in the church. Throughout the years she was known for being a Sunday school teacher, an Elder of the Church, a position she held for many years, a Moderator of the Church, the Clerk of Session for ten years as well as receiving the Woman of the year award from the First Presbyterian Church of Hudson Falls. She also served as a moderator for the Albany Presbytery, a member of the Committee on Ministry, a Delegate to the General Assembly as well as extensive work as a member of the Board for Camp Hebron.
Outside of church and teaching, she enjoyed traveling with her husband. She was extremely patriotic, visiting 46 State Capitols and over 30 presidential homes. She loved to participate and watch sporting events, she loved country music as well as patriotic music, animals, including horses and eagles and she loved strawberries. Most of all she enjoyed the time she spent camping and traveling with her family and friends.
In addition to her parents; she is predeceased by her infant brother Kenneth and her daughter-in-law Jennifer Ruffing.
Left to cherish her memory are her husband of 35 years; her sons; her stepchildren; her brother; 16 grandchildren; two great grandchildren; as well as several nieces and nephews.
At the family's request there were no calling hours.
A memorial service was celebrated on the park at the First Presbyterian Church of Hudson Falls with the Reverend Michael Plank, officiating.
Burial will be held in the spring.
Arrangements were in the care of M.B. Kilmer Funeral Home, 82 Broadway Fort Edward, NY.
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