EASTON – Helen E. King, who recently celebrated her 80th birthday, wife of the late Clement J. King Jr., passed away Tuesday, Sept. 25, 2012, after a brief hospital stay at a Bangor hospital. Helen was born June 20, 1932, in Fort Fairfield, the daughter of Warren and Katie (Wiggins) Trask.
Helen was a very dedicated farm wife and mother for more than 50 years, helping to establish the Circle K Dairy Farm on the Gray Road in Easton. Many of the farm helpers who passed through Helen’s kitchen became her bonus family. Her skills as a crafter included sewing, knitting, cross stitching and creating puppets and costumes for the children’s ministry at church. Her decorated molasses Christmas cookies became an annual tradition for family and friends. She was an avid bird watcher, dedicated gardener, certified raspberry picker, loving mother, special Grammie and friend.
Helen is survived by her children and their spouses: Kathryn and Tom Peary of Presque Isle, Karen and Bob Hilt of Chapman, daughter-in-law, Leonna King of Easton, Elizabeth and Doug Babbitt of Groveland, Mass., Elaine and Bruce White of Easton, and C.J. and Jodi King of Easton. She is also survived by her brothers and their spouses, Oscar and Joyce Trask of Bracey, Va., John and Nina Trask of Easton; and a sister-in-law, Edna Trask of Swanzey, N.H. She leaves behind 14 grandchildren, Ralph, Ryan, Russell, Reid, Melissa, Jason, Andrew, Joshua, Kevin, Christopher, Nathaniel, Katelyn, Joseph and Jacob; 12 great-grandchildren, Harmony, Aria, Emma, Norah, Elizabeth, Amelia, Blake, Thomas, Gabriel, Daniel, Hollis and Iver. She will be remembered by a dedicated nephew and his wife, Mike and Donna Corey, who brought her the daily paper and provided extra special care. Other special friends remembering Helen include Geraldine Flewelling, Harriet Chase, members of the Easton Senior Citizens, Simon Alexander and Phil Lento. In addition to her parents, Helen was predeceased by her husband; son, Daniel King; and brothers, Harry Trask, William Trask; and sister, Elizabeth Corey. The family wishes to express their sincere gratitude to Dr. Stephen Wood, The Aroostook Medical Center emergency department, Crown Ambulance and the many Eastern Maine Medical Center cardiac care specialists.
Friends and family may call noon-2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 29, at Easton Wesleyan Church, where a memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. with Pastors Vaughn Martin and Rob McDowell officiating. A reception will be after the service at the church. Interment will take place at Fairmount Cemetery, Presque Isle. Donations in Helen’s memory can be mailed to Easton Wesleyan Church Memorial Fund, P.O. Box 15, Easton, ME 04740.
Proverbs 3:5-6 “Trust in the Lord with all your heart; lean not unto your own understanding in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will direct your paths.”
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Helen E. King
