Helen Ruth Ray
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Coatesville- Helen Ruth Ray, 76 passed away peacefully in the early morning July 20th, 2024 at The Tremont Health and Rehab Facility, Tremont PA. She was born on August 28th, 1948, the daughter of Steven and Catherine (Anderson) Pavelik.
Helen Graduated from Coatesville Area Scott High School, Class of 1966.Following graduation she went to work at Boroughs Corp.in Paoli PA. where she was introduced to the future love of her life. She soon married Dennis Robert Ray on August 19th, 1967 and they settled in Coatesville, PA and raised four beautiful children together...Kathy (James Bray), Dennis Jr. (Jennifer Haldeman), Dawn (Jim Rossi) and Douglas (Tate Arceno ) Ray.
Her daily hobbies included coffee and birdwatching, Coke and jigsaw puzzles and avid gameshow watching. She loved holidays, especially Christmas and family gatherings. She adored impromptu visits with her grandchildren and going out to eat. Helen had an overflowing love for them and all things furry, puppies, kittens, rabbits etc. The fuzzies gave her great joy, and her face lit up with the biggest, beautiful smile when she interacted with them.
She was truly an intelligent, feisty, loving woman who instilled strong morals, values and survival skills into her children growing up that will carry on for generations
Helen was predeceased in death by a sister Jean Pavelik, her beloved husband Dennis Ray and Her parents, Catherine and Steven Pavelik.
Surviving, in addition to her four children, are her older brother Steven Pavelik and older Sister Elizabeth Pavelik and many grandchildren.
A memorial service and Interment will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday, August 8th, 2024, at The Intercourse United Methodist Church, 38 Queen Rd., Intercourse, PA.17534 …. with a celebration of Life Luncheon to follow at the Olde Village Mill, 1350 Village Rd, Strasburg, PA.17579
For those who wish to remember Helen in a special way they may make gifts in her memory to the West Chester SPCA to carry on Helen's compassion and love of animals and their welfare.
Arrangements are being handled by Maclean Chamberlain Home 339 W Kings Hwy, Coatesville PA 19320
