Woodsville, NH Helen June (Brown) George, 79, died on October 20, 2008, at Cottage Hospital. Helen was born in West Fairlee Center, VT, August 22, 1929, the daughter of Fred W. and Marion (Blake) Brown. Helen married Ernest George on September 14, 1947. She worked at the Silver Maple Lodge in Fairlee, VT when she was younger. Helen and Ernest were part of the founders of the Calvary Baptist Church in Woodsville and the Church was a very large part of her life. Helen loved her husband, children, grandchildren and great- grandchildren, and they all held a very special place in her heart. She loved her flowers, feeding the wild birds and the many animals. Helen had taken painting classes, and was very blessed at painting crafts. She loved cooking for her family and friends. Helen and Ernest spent many hours hunting and fishing together. She was predeceased by three children, Ernest George, Jr., Deborah George, and Roger George; two sisters, Dorothy Driscoll and Hazel Placey; and two brothers, Philip Brown and Fred Brown, Jr. Survivors include her husband of 61 Years, Ernest H. George, Sr.; seven children, Walter George of McIndoe Falls, VT, Mark George of Charlestown, NH, Marion Stapelfield of Ryegate, VT, Daniel George of Woodsville, NH, Elizabeth Nunn of Cabot, VT, Thomas George of Monroe, NH and Dorothy Parker of Bath, NH; 18 grandchildren; 12 great grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. Calling hours will be on Thursday, October 23, from 6 to 8 PM, at the Ricker Funeral Home, 1 Birch Street, Woodsville, NH. A funeral service will be on Friday, October 24, at 1 PM, at the Calvary Baptist Church, 20 Elm Street, Woodsville, NH, with Pastor Dan Chamberland officiating. Burial will be in the Pine Grove Cemetery, Swiftwater Road, Woodsville, NH, following the service. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Treasurer, Calvary Baptist Church, New Building Fund, 20 Elm Street, Woodsville, NH, 03785.