1925 – 2015

AUBURN — Helen W. Morrill, 90, of Lewiston, died on Friday, Dec. 18, at Clover Manor.

She was born in Brookline, Mass., on Dec. 16, 1925, a daughter of the late Jay and Marion (Cromwell) Walker. She was educated in Lewiston and graduated from Lewiston High School, Class of 1943 and then went on to graduate from Bliss College in 1945. She married John F. Morrill on June 5, 1948, he predeceased her in 1997.

Helen worked for many years as the secretary at Court Street Baptist Church, where she also was a very active member. Over the years, she served on various committees and as a Sunday school superintendent. Later, she went on to work for Porteous in the office. She enjoyed her flower gardens, following the Red Sox, crossword puzzles, reading and in her younger years, she also enjoyed camping and square dancing. Most of all she enjoyed family gatherings, especially family reunions.

She leaves her two daughters, Elaine Ardia and her husband, Bruce, of Lewiston, and Cindy Labrie and husband, Danny, of Turner; her four sisters, Phyllis Splain of Auburn, Jane Sloat and husband, Merlyn, of Auburn, Jean Tarr of Connecticut, and Barbara Lyman and husband, Harland, of Monmouth; a brother, John Walker and wife, Diane, of Sabattus; a sister-in-law, Cheryl Walker of Florida; her three grandchildren, Sarah Ranger and husband, Jason, of Auburn, Kristen Beadoin and husband, Brandon, of Lewiston and Tom Ardia and fiancée, Lisa Fields, of Minot; four great-granddaughters, Ella, Madeline, Charlotte and Mia; and many nieces and nephews.

She was predeceased by a sister, Priscilla Fletcher; and two brothers Jay Walker and Robert Walker.

The family would like to send a very special thank-you to the entire staff at Clover Manor, especially the staff on Kerry Place and also the staff at Androscoggin Home Care & Hospice for the exceptional care they gave to Helen.

You are invited to offer condolences and pay tribute to Helen’s life by visiting her guest book at www.thefortingroupauburn.com.