Helen I. Moody

Lewiston - Helen (Martin) Moody of Oakwood Drive, Turner died unexpectedly atCentral Maine Medical Center in Lewiston on May 27. She was the last surviving daughter of Morris and Avis E. Martin and was born in the early 1920's inCaratunk, Me. The original Martin family was some of the original settlers ofCaratunk, Me., after immigrating from Ireland in 1841.Educated locally, she met and married Paul Moody (deceased 2006) in Gardiner in1945, shortly after WWII ended. Over the course of her working career, she heldvarious supervisory & managerial positions and retired from the ClarostatCompany in 1981.Throughout her life, Helen provided continual love and support to her family andwill be severely missed. She loved the outdoors and had a great affection foranimals and wildlife. Her interests also included gardening, raising house plants,and country music.Helen is survived by her loving son and caregiver, Timothy Moody of Turner; sonPaul Jr. and his wife Pam of St. Augustine, Florida; daughter Pamela Gnipp andher husband Joe of Lewisville, Texas; her son Richard and his wife Doreen ofRichmond; and son Bradley and his companion Betty of Richmond. She is alsosurvived by 12 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren.Besides her parents and husband, Helen was predeceased by sister Merlene Martinof Caratunk; sister Agnes Staples of Swans Island; sister Hazel Matson of Pittston;and sister Glenis Martin of Gardiner; brother Bernard Martin of South Paris;brother Irvin Martin of Pittston; brother Orin Martin of Sidney; and brotherWesley Martin of South Portland.The family wishes to thank the Staff, (especially Susan, Iris, Randy, Danielle, Pam,Abby, and Jackie) at Russell Park Rehabilitation Center in Lewiston for theirendless support and assistance. MOODY died in Lewiston, May 27, 2010, Mrs. Helen I. Moody age 85 years a resident of Turner. Graveside committal prayers honoring Helen's life will be held WEDNESDAY June 2nd at 1:00PM at the Union Cemetery in Moscow. Memorial donations in Helen's memory may be made to the Greater Androscoggin Humane Society 55 Strawberry Ave., Lewiston, Me 04240 Online condolences and sharing of memories may be expressed at www.lynchbrothers.com Family and friends are invited to visit Tuesday evening from 6-8PM at the DILLINGHAM & SON MEMORIAL CHAPEL AND TRIBUTE CENTER 62 Spring St., Auburn, 784-6449