AUBURN — Helen Deringis Merrow passed away peacefully at home Sunday, April 22. She was the loving wife of the late Kenneth E. Merrow, with whom she shared 69 years of marriage.

Born in Lewiston on Dec. 18, 1919, she was the daughter of the late Anna and Charles Deringis. She was raised and educated in Lisbon. After graduation she worked at the Bates Mill and later at Raytheon in Lewiston.

An Auburn resident for many years, Helen has been a member of the Philipian Seniors at St. Philip’s Church, the First Auburn Seniors, the Disabled American Veterans Auxiliary and the Lithuanian Heritage Club in Rumford.

Helen was married to Kenneth E. Merrow on April 15, 1939. Together they built their home and raised their family in Auburn. They enjoyed skiing, fishing, snowmobiling and travel. Many wonderful times were enjoyed at the family cottage in western Maine.

Helen is survived by her daughter, Lynda Dodge, of Danvers, Mass.; her daughter-in-law, Gayle McDevitt, of Rumford; grandsons, Stephen Merrow of Rumford, Aric Merrow and his wife, Nicole, of Orrington; and three great-grandchildren, Brooke Merrow, Allie Merrow and Christopher Merrow; her dear friend and sister-in-law, Ruth Deringis, of Lewiston; and many nieces, nephews and friends.

She was predeceased by her son, David C. Merrow; sisters, Anne Petru and Emma Deringis; brothers, Anthony Deringis and John Deringis; and son-in-law, Edmund Dodge.

Friends and family are invited to share their memories and offer their condolences by visiting Helen’s online guest book at www.thefortingroupauburn.com.

Helen D. Merrow