Helen Hein

Helen E.(Watts) Hein, 81, of Haverhill, died Wednesday, Jan. 13, 2010 at Penacook Place in Haverhill, after a lengthy illness.Born in Malden on May 21, 1928, she was the daughter of the late, Francis and Alice (Tucker) Watts. She attended Haverhill public schools and was a graduate of Haverhill High School, Class of 1946. A devoted mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, Mrs. Hein was employed in production at the former A T&amp T / Lucent Technologies in North Andover for over 20 years, retiring in 1990. She was a member of the Communication Workers of America, and the First Presbyterian Church in Haverhill.An avid walker, she also enjoyed a game of cards and playing shuffleboard.The widow of Malcolm E. Hein Sr., who died in 1992, she leaves a son, Malcolm E. Hein Jr. and daughter-in-law, Sharon of Haverhill three daughters, Alice L. Cooper of Bradford, Sally A. Casey and her husband Paul G. of Sandown, N.H., Jo-Anne Dennis and her husband William D. of Groveland grandchildren, Sara and Tova Cooper, Jonathan, Melissa, and Michael Dennis, Olivia Casey, and Theodora and Juliana Hein great-grandchildren, Ivelisse, Iliana, and Ixavier Pabon three brothers and their wives, Henry and Marjorie Watts of Atkinson, N.H., Roger and Carol Watts of Danvers, and Donald and Barbara Watts of Saugus a sister, Joan McAuliffe of Haverhill several nieces and nephews, and best friend, Pat Amersdorfer. She was predeceased by siblings, Frank Watts, Glorya Bourassa, Joyce Hein, and Jean Gillen.ARRANGEMENTS: Friends and family are respectfully invited to a graveside committal service on May 22, 2010 at 11 a.m. in the family lot at Linwood Cemetery, Haverhill. A reception in her honor will follow. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in her name to the Alzheimer’s Association, 311 Arsenal St., Watertown, MA 02472, or Penacook Place, 150 Water St., Haverhill, MA 01830. www.comeaufuneral.com.