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Helen Hofer Petzoldt of Old Saybrook passed away peacefully on Feb. 13. She was born Aug. 4, 1926, in Beaver Falls, New York.

She spent her childhood there, where she met and married the love of her life, Edward Petzoldt. He predeceased her. Helen baked perfect apple pies and delicious brownies. Her fudge was matched by none. She embraced her roles in life as a wife, mother, grandmother, and secretary who could type 90 words a minute without a mistake!

She is survived by her devoted daughter, son-in-law, and grandsons, Barbara and Ray Koski (Old Lyme), Ben (Erica) Koski (New York, New York) and Tom Koski (Boston, Massachusetts); as well as her son Curt (Wendy) Petzoldt (Phelps, New York), and grandchildren Joe (Krystin) Petzoldt (Fairport, New York) and Jane Petzoldt (Geneva, New York). She is also survived by a special niece, Bethany Aust (Skaneateles, New York), who sent M&Ms regularly. Helen’s sweet smile will be remembered by those who knew her.

Arrangements are private. In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Helen may be sent to The Masonic Charity Foundation of Connecticut, P.O. Box 70, Wallingford, CT 06492. To share a memory of Helen or send a condolence to her family, please visit www.rwwfh.com. Arrangements by the Robinson, Wright & Weymer Funeral Home in Centerbrook.