Helen (Hanlon) Douglas Drew

Member Of The Order

Of  The Eastern Star

Helen Douglas Drew, 81, beloved wife of the late Donald Drew and the late William Douglas, Sr, died on February 19 in Williamsburg, Penn.

She was a longtime resident of Sandy Hook, where she was a lifetime member of the Order of the Eastern Star. She worked at Fairfield Hills Hospital for many years as charge nurse until her retirement. She was a member of Newtown United Methodist Church.

Mrs Drew is survived by her son, William Douglas of Altoona, Penn.; grandsons, Michael Douglas of Stratton, Vt., and Timothy Douglas of Falls Church, Penn.; a granddaughter, Karen Douglas of Las Vegas, Nev.; and great-grandchildren, Crystal Douglas, Jacob Douglas, Lukas Douglas, and Emily Mai Ellenson. She is also survived by her stepmother, Mabel Hanlon; stepsister and brother-in-law, Beverly and Fred Stoddard of Southbury; stepbrother, Wesley Hanlon of Roxbury; and many cousins.

There will be a graveside service at noon on Sunday, March 19, at Zoar Cemetery, Route 34 in Sandy Hook.

Memorial contributions may be made to Newtown United Methodist Church Memorial Fund, 92 Church Hill Road, Sandy Hook CT 06482.

The Newtown Bee        March 3, 2006