Obituary of Helen J. Blakeslee

Helen J. Blakeslee, 77, of 3 Meadow Lane Titusville passed away Wednesday May 28, 2014 at her residence. Helen was born on June 18, 1936 at Detroit, MI, a daughter of the late Richard and Bernice Monroe Blakeslee. Helen had worked at the Detroit Institute of Musical Art for 12 years as a bookkeeper and receptionist and also worked for General Motors Corp. at Bay City, MI plant as a coordinator and scheduler in the material department for 25 years and then moved to Titusville following her retirement. She was a member and past president of the Senior Citizens of Pleasantville and member of the Titusville Hospital Auxiliary, both of which she enjoyed greatly. She was also a member of the Titusville First United Methodist Church. Helen had a special love for her pet animals, Ginger, Andy, and Skipper kept her company throughout most of her life. She was an avid supporter of the Humane Society. Helen is survived by numerous cousins, good friends, and an aunt, Helen Perry of Altamonte Springs, FLA. No public calling hours will be observed. Friends may attend the funeral service on Saturday at 11:00 AM at the Gordon B. Garrett Funeral Home 303 N. Washington St. Titusville with Rev. Ron Hipwell, pastor of the First United Methodist Church, officiating. Interment will be in Fairview Cemetery in Pleasantville. The family asks that memorials be made to any chapter of the Humane Society.