Helen R. Mahar Died August 8, 2019

Helen Reed Maher

1930-2019

Helen Reed Maher, 89, of Cartersville, GA, and Omena, MI, passed away on August 8, 2019.

Helen was born on July 22, 1930, in Pennsylvania to Robert and Helen Clark Reed.  She was the granddaughter of Harry and Blanche Clark, early summer residents of Ingall’s Bay and spent most summers of her life on Ingall’s Bay.  She owned the Pioneer cottage.

Helen graduated from Northwestern University where she was active in her sorority, Kappa Kappa Gamma.  She moved around the country for her first husband’s career, ending up in metro Atlanta.  She and her then -husband joined Atlanta Yacht Club, bought a sailboat and started racing, usually with one of their children along.   She was active in community organizations in Omena, including the Omena Traverse Yacht Club.

Helen spent most of her career doing environmental health studies at Emory University.  After retiring, Helen moved to Cartersville where she volunteered at the local library, the Red Cross, and her church.  She remarried and continued to have an active life, including travel to Italy, Great Britain, Ireland, and Scotland.

Helen is survived by her children, Laurie Gregory Remter, Karen Gregory Neri (Dan), six grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.  She was an excellent mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas O. Maher.  Her son, Matthew Robert Gregory, died on July 20, 2020.

A memorial service was held in Cartersville.  A graveside service will be held on Tuesday, August 18, 2020, at 11 a.m. at Omena Hillcrest Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to the World Wildlife Fund or the Omena Historical Society.

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