Helen Brooks Daniels

Helen Daniels was born on July 27, 1936 in Bridgeport, CT to The Rev. Dr. Vincent H. Daniels and Helen Elizabeth Brooks Daniels. Dr. Daniels was the Senior Pastor of the First Congregational Church of Old Greenwich until his death in 1963. Helen graduated from Radcliffe in 1958 with a degree in Germanic Linguistics.

After moving to Washington D.C., Helen began working for the National Security Agency and later moved to Germany to continue to perfect her proficiency in German. She also worked for Putnam Bank and Trust with her primary position in personal banking.

Helen was an editor for the Oral History project of the local library, reading and editing information gathered by the program’s volunteers. She was also an avid reader with a special interest in mysteries and animals.

A funeral is scheduled for September 10th at 11:00 am at The First Congregational Church, 108 Sound Beach Avenue, Old Greenwich, with a reception to follow at the Church. All are welcome to attend and celebrate Helen’s life.

In lieu of flowers, please send donations in Helen’s name to your favorite animal charity. The family and her many friends would like to thank Brittni Kelly and the staff of Sterling Care for their dedication and care.