1921 – 2013

LEWISTON — Helen L. Hammond, 92, a resident of Hatch Road in Auburn, died unexpectedly Thursday morning, Dec. 5, at St. Mary’s Regional Medical Center, with her family by her side.

She was born in Lewiston on Oct. 29, 1921, the daughter of Jacob and Helene (Bauer) Simion. Helen attended Hersey Hill School in Minot and was a 1938 graduate of Edward Little High School. She then continued her education at the Auburn School of Commerce.

Prior to her marriage, she was employed at the First Auburn Trust Co., where she met her future husband, Russell, at the teller window of the bank; they were married on Oct. 18, 1942. Together they worked on the family farm and for Hammond Equipment Co. for more than 70 years, while successfully raising three children, making sure they all got to their extracurricular activities.

She was a member of Minot Corner Methodist Church; Stevens Mills Grange, and past master for six years and chaplain 15 years; Danville Grange, and chaplain 15 years; and Pamona State and National Grange.

Helen also had a great love of cats, birds and flowers.

Survivors include her husband, Russell Hammond, of Auburn; two sons, Frederick R. Hammond and wife, Donna, of Auburn and Clifton F. Hammond of Poland; and one daughter, Bethany E. Hunt and husband, Jerry, of North Windham, whom she referred to as her favorite son-in-law, who was always ready to help. Also surviving are five grandchildren, Timothy, Russell, Douglas, Matthew and Maria; two great-granddaughters, Lily and Safiya.

Online condolences and sharing of memories may be expressed at www.lynchbrothers.com.