Helen M. (Barron) Grant

Helen M. Grant of Trumansburg passed away on Monday, September 23, 2024 at the age of 89, just 10 days shy of her 90th birthday.

Helen was born in Ithaca on October 3, 1934 a daughter of the late Harry and Hilda Marie (Beckwith) Barron. She worked for Cayuga Medical Center as a hospital aide in labor and delivery for 36 years prior to her retirement. She volunteered at the Gem Shop and enjoyed crocheting and knitting, reading, and baking. Most of all she loved to write letters to family and friends and adored her kitties, Claude and Miss Betty. Always having a wintergreen lifesaver in her pocket, Helen’s diet consisted of salt and sugar; both of which she enjoyed equally. Her family will miss her big tear-filled hugs.

Helen is survived by her youngest child, Carol (Dan) Kershner; grandchildren, Faith (Brian Reynolds) Kershner, Ryan (Alley French) Kershner, Amy Jo (Matt) Teeter, Marcy Crance-Oliver, Holly Snyder-Lomazzo, Jennifer (Larry) Hamilton, and Jason Grant; many great grandchildren; and a sister, Lois (David) Decker. In addition to her parents, Helen was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Grant Sr.; daughter, Rita Grant; sons, Bob Grant Jr. and Michael Grant; and siblings, Carol Boles, Robert Barron, Ruth Ford, Paul “Pete” Barron, Harriet Scheier, Jim Barron, and Harold “Bucky” Barron.

The family will be present to receive friends from 4:00 to 5:00pm on Friday, September 27, 2024 at Ness-Sibley Funeral Home, 23 South Street, Trumansburg. A Memorial Service will immediately follow at 5:00pm at the funeral home.

The family asks those that would like to make a contribution in Helen’s memory to kindly consider the Mecklenburg Volunteer Fire Company, PO Box 108, Mecklenburg, NY 14863 or the Schuyler County Humane Society, PO Box 427, Montour Falls, NY 14865.