Helen Hunter, 97, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend, peacefully left this earth in the early morning of Wednesday, January 10, 2024.

Helen attended and graduated from schools in Norfolk and New Lexington, Ohio. She worked as a nurse's aide at Edgewater Hospital in Chicago, Illinois, before marriage. Helen was a childcare provider, senior citizen volunteer at Northern Dutchess Healthcare and Ferncliff Nursing Home, and Meals on Wheels in Hyde Park, NY. Helen was a long-time congregant of Regina Coeli church. She enjoyed and helped promote Bluegrass music in Hudson Valley and was a member of the Hudson Valley Bluegrass Association.

Helen Marie Hunter (nee Vigue) was born December 12, 1926 in Norfolk, New York, in St. Lawrence County to Edward L. and Marie Smith Vigue. She was blessed with many siblings, Beatrice (Robert) Appleman, Geraldine (Stanley) Harris, Bun Vigue (companion Marie (Dolly) Krobrock), George W. Vigue, Louis C. Vigue, Alfred J. Vigue, Ronald H. Vigue, Phyllis (Ernest) Dean, Andrea Vigue, and John (Jack) Vigue.

Helen married John H. Hunter at St. Mary's Church in Wappingers Falls, NY on October 27, 1949. Helen was predeceased by John and daughter Anne Marie. Helen is survived by sons, Roger John Hunter and Richard James Hunter (Debbie), granddaughters Leah Hunter (Chip), Lauren Montaruli (Michael), Kelly Rae Hunter, and Logan Hunter. Additionally, she leaves behind her two "love-bugs", great grandchildren Ava and Isaac Montaruli, as well as many nieces and nephews. Helen was loved by all who knew her and was a friend to anyone she met. She celebrated life and cherished time with her family. She was also a woman of faith. While she was a treasured gift here on earth, she is now happily rejoicing and home with the Lord.

Per Helen's request, there are no calling hours. The services will be private at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, Helen's family respectfully requests memorial donations be made to Meals on Wheels of Hyde Park, 1 Church Street, Hyde Park, NY 12538 (http://www.mealsonwheelsofhp.org).

To send an online condolence or for directions, please visit Helen's obituary page at www.sweetsfuneralhome.com.