Helen was born in Milford, CT on February 1, 1926 to the late Carl and Alma Martinson Carlson. She married and raised her family there. From 1971-2015 she resided in Cocoa, FL, after which she moved to Bolivia, NC.
Her pet poodles brought her much joy. Helen enjoyed various needlework crafts, shopping and dining out. During her early years, she worked as a telephone operator and in various industrial plants in Milford.
She was predeceased by spouses, Clifford Robinson and Lawrence Ward; ex-husband, John Frazier; daughter, Patricia Frazier; brothers, Bert Carlson, Harry Carlson, Walter Carlson and Richard Carlson.
She is survived by daughters, Carol Robinson Erlingheuser (Frank) and Sharon Robinson Davis of Bolivia; grandchildren, Ruth Hayes of FL, Sandra Severnak (Jim) of Texas, Heather Davis, Julie Goodloe, Richard Davis III of California, Darlene Erlingheuser-Marks (Steve), Suzanne Adinolfi, Paul Erlingheuser and Michael Erlingheuser (Samantha) of Connecticut; 16 great grandchildren; 6 great-great grandchildren; several nephews.
Funeral service will be held Sunday, September 20, 2020, at White Funeral and Cremation Service, 603 Ocean Hwy E, Bolivia, NC 28422 at three o’clock in the afternoon. The family will receive friends one hour prior to service.
Burial will be at a later date in Florida.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Carolina Poodle Rescue.
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