Helen Evola Fetzer, of Locust Valley, died on May 16, 2008 at age 78. Wife of William E. Mother of Cecile, Kristen Lind (Rob) and William E. III (Ann). Grandmother of Brianna, Morgan, Olivia and the late Matthew. Sister of Katie Stonehill (the late Alfred), Tony (Madeline), Julie Leskienem (Jorma), Rocco (the late Moira), Philip (Norma), Theresa Catalano (the late Jack) and Larry (Betsy).

Helen was married for 54 years. She was a certified first grade teacher at Sea Cliff Elementary School, certified quilting teacher and certified quilting judge. She was a founding member and first president of the L.I. Quilting Society. She was a community volunteer at Grenville Baker Boys & Girls Club, founding member of Grenville Baker Boys & Girls Club, a Girl Scout leader and member of PTA of Locust Valley. Friend, mentor and inspiration for many. A woman of strength and outstanding courage who fought four different cancers and four different chemotherapies over a 16- year period.

Donations may be made to your favorite charity or Grenville Baker Boys & Girls Club. Service and interment conducted privately through Dodge-Thomas Funeral Home, Glen Cove.