Helen M. Caffery, 89, of Walton, passed away Monday, July 4, 2022 at O’Connor Hospital in Delhi.
Helen was born Sept. 23, 1932 in Delhi, the daughter of the late Gerald W. and Clara (Stokes) Jones. On Dec. 10, 1955 she married Harold “Bud” Caffery. He predeceased her on Jan. 19, 2018.
Helen was employed by Amphenol Aerospace, Sidney. She was a great cook and baker and enjoyed decorating wedding cakes.
Helen was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Walton where she was active with church events including working in the kitchen. She was also a member of the Walton Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary, and Walton Vets Club.
Helen is survived by her loving family, children Eric Van Loan of Florida, Fran and Lori Van Loan of Unadilla, Craig Van Loan of California, Wayne and Sharon Caffery of Walton, Colleen and Brian Becker of Florida; grandchildren Ashley and Brian, Shelby and Matthew, Pam and Josh, Patrick, Paul and Noreen, Nathan and Vanessa, Christopher and Colleen, Carmen, Ryan and Stacey, Reneé and Tim, Amy and Jason, Justin and Shana, Katrina and Chad; great-grandchildren Kenley, Briella, Elena, Katie, Sarah, Jason, Paul Jr., Samuel, Aiden, Chase, Christopher Jr., Ireland, D.J., Aliyah, Cayden, Evan, Elaina, Olivia, Liam, Brycen, Lukin, Jackson, Grayson, Wyatt, Caroline, Savanna, Makaylie; sister-in-law Patricia Caffery of Walton, several nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Helen was predeceased by her sisters Jean J. Judd and Irene Jones, brother Alfred Jones, brother-in-law Bruce Hoyt, Lester Caffery Jr., Victor Caffery and sister-in-law Barbara Hoyt.
Friends and relatives are invited to call Wednesday, July 13, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Courtney Funeral Home, 25 Townsend Street, Walton, where services will be held at 1 with Pastor Christine Lindeberg officiating. Burial will follow in Walton Cemetery, 55 Fancher Avenue, Walton.
Memorial contributions in Helen’s memory may be made to the First United Methodist Church, 101 North Street, Walton, NY 13856 or Walton Vets Club, 10 Park Street, Walton, NY 13856.
Condolences to the family may be made at www.courtneyfh.com.
