Obituary 6/23/1932 to 9/10/2020
Helen Eva White Conley Blaszczyk died peacefully at her home in Englewood Florida after a lengthy battle with cancer. She was surrounded by her family.
Helen was born on June 23, 1932 in Portland, Maine to Violet and Russell Alquist. She graduated from Portland high school and went on to become a nurse and was employed by Maine Medical Center.
Helen raised 7 children in South Portland with her loving husband Philip J. White Sr., who predeceased her in 1982. They were active members of Holy Cross Church in South Portland. The couple loved square dancing and playing cards with family and friends. Helen was an avid seamstress and enjoyed making clothes for her children and grandchildren.
Helen was later married to Bartley Conley of South Portland, who predeceased her. Additionally, she was married to Joseph Blaszczyk who passed away in 2016; Helen and Joe loved their lives in Florida and spent much of their time taking cruises; entertaining family and friends and heading back to Maine for the summers.
Helen leaves behind 7 children; Philip White Jr. of Englewood, Florida, daughter- in- law Cynthia White, Cathy Brigham of Hilton Head Island, South Carolina, son-in- law Christopher Brigham, son Paul White of Honolulu Hawaii, daughter- in- law Rachael White, daughter Carol Ann White, of Englewood, Florida, son Timothy White of Bridgton, Maine, daughter-in-law Julie White, son James White of South Portland, and daughter Joanne Prout of Raymond, Maine and son-in-law Michael Prout.
Helen also leaves behind her beloved grandchildren, Mindy Taaffe, Allison Brigham, Gina Lamarche, Brian Enos, Lauren Enos, Benjamin White, Alison White, Elizabeth Prout, Matthew Prout, Philip White, Spencer White, and Olivia White, Jessica Duarte and Aaron Duarte. Great grandchildren, Calle Lamarche, Kye Lamarche, Lukas Taaffe, Isabella Enos, Sloane Taaffe, Charlie VanEnos and Eleanor White as well as brother-in- law Robert White, his wife Nancy White, brother-in-law John White, his wife Barbara White of North Port Fl; her sister Blanche Pratt of Old Orchard Beach, Maine and many nieces and nephews.
Helen’s family would like to thank the medical team at Florida Cancer Specialists, Dr. Soriano, Nurse Practitioner Amanda, and the wonderful infusion nurses, Dr. Sheeba Masghali and the amazing staff of Tidewell Hospice care of Englewood.
In Lieu flowers, please make donations in her name to Tidewell Hospice. Go to www.Tidewell-Hospice.org, or Tidewell-Hospice, 5955 Rand Blvd, Sarasota, Fl 34238.
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