Obituaries

Century Old Chelmsford Resident Passes Away One Day After Christmas

The following was submitted by Blake Funeral Home

Helen M. (Seale) (Corey) Sanders, 100, recently of Chelmsford, MA and former longtime resident of Somerville, NJ passed away on Thursday, December 26, 2013.  She was the beloved wife of the Ralph Corey and the late Donald W. Sanders. 

She was born in Thorntown, IN on January 3, 1913, and was the daughter of the late Samuel and Goldie (Rogers) Seale.

She enjoyed playing cards and time spent with her family, especially her grandchildren.

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She is survived by her three children; Brenda Kay Boomhower of Chelmsford, Judith Ann Malinoski and her husband Frank of Leland, NC and Robert Corey Sanders and his wife Lillian of Leland, NC.  Helen is also survived by 9 grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren, and 5 great-great-grandchildren.

It being her wish, there will be no visitation and services will be private.  In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to a charity of one’s choice.  Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of BLAKE FUNERAL HOME, CHELMSFORD, MA.  For online condolences please visit www.blakefuneralhome.com 

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