Obituary of Helen S. Cunningham

CUNNINGHAM, Helen S. Age 81 of Millport passed away after a brief illness on Sat. June 25, 2011. She was born Nov. 30, 1929 in Millport, NY. Helen went to Millport School in early years and graduated from Horseheads in 1947. She began working as a cashier at (RKB) Rose, Kimble and Baxter at the age of 17, retiring from that same company as head of the finance dept. in 1991. Helen was very active in the Millport Community where she lived her entire life. Millport Vol. Fire Dept. Ladies auxiliary, Millport Community Days, Cemetery Association, served in Village government and also a very active member as well as organist at the former Millport Methodist Church. Helen is survived by her son and daughter, Bob (Sue) Cunningham of Macedon, NY; Lynne Cunningham of Millport, sister, Elizabeth Dunlap of Montour Falls, NY; Grandchildren, Robert (Brenda), James (Christina), and Kelli. Great grandchildren, Natalie (7), Collin (5), Summer (5), Nina (4), and Amelia (2). as well as nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by parents, Leon and Florence (Holmes) Stoddard, brothers Raymond and Ford Stoddard; nephews Michael and Marty Stoddard, and her most wonderful friend, Joan Nickerson. Family and friends are invited to call at the Barber Funeral Home 413 S. Main St. Horseheads on Thurs. Jun 30, 2011 from 12:00 noon-2:00 pm. Her service will follow calling hours at 2:00 pm. The Rev. Carol Holtz-Martin will officiate. Graveside service will follow in Millport Cemetery. Those wishing may also remember Helen with memorials to Falck Cancer Center 600 Roe Ave. Elmira, NY 14905 or the Millport Vol Fire Dept. Ladies Auxiliary 2016 Crescent St. Millport, NY 14864.