Helen A. Mattison, 73, of Rhinebeck

Helen A. Mattison, 73, a longtime resident of Rhinebeck, passed away on Saturday, May 5, 2018, at the Ferncliff Nursing Home in Rhinebeck.

Born on Dec. 11, 1944, in Manhattan, N.Y.; she was the daughter of the late James and Miriam (Cummings) Donohue. Helen married Scurry L. Mattison on July 25, 1970, in Rhinebeck and he predeceased her on Aug. 18, 2011.

For many years, Helen worked in housekeeping at Devereux in Red Hook.

Helen was a member of Third Evangelical Lutheran Church in Rhinebeck and also a member of Hudson Valley Raceway.

She is survived by her daughter and son-inlaw; Laurie and Aaron Kelsey of Red Hook, N.Y.; her granddaughter, Kaylee Marie Kelsey of Red Hook, N.Y.; her sisterin-law, Linda Mattison of Red Hook, N.Y.; along with extended family and friends.

In addition to her husband, she was predeceased by a son, Frederick L. Mattison; and two sisters, Rosemary Andrew, and Madeline Weed.

The family would like to extend their deep appreciation to the staff at both Hudson Valley Hospice and Northern Dutchess Paramedics for the care and never ending support.

Friends may call at the Burnett & White Funeral Homes, 91 E. Market St., Rhinebeck on Thursday, May 10, 2018, from 4 to 8 p.m.

Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. on Friday, May 11, 2018, at Third Evangelical Lutheran Church, Livingston St., Rhinebeck, N.Y. Burial will be at Rhinebeck Cemetery, Rhinebeck.

Memorial donations may be made in Helen’s memory to the Hudson Valley Hospice, 374 Violet Ave., Poughkeepsie, N.Y., 12601 or the Northern Dutchess Paramedics, 3 Hook Rd., Rhinebeck, N.Y., 12572.

Arrangements are under the direction of Burnett & White Funeral Homes 91 E. Market St., Rhinebeck, N.Y.

For directions, or to sign the online guest book, please visit www. Burnett-White.com.