From Thomas S. Lowther Funeral Home & Crematory
Robert Eugene Helpling (Bobby), 77, Wabasso
July 01, 1944 – February 03, 2022
Robert Eugene Helpling (Bobby), 77, of Wabasso passed away on February 3rd after a hard fought battle with cancer.
Bobby was born on July 1st, 1944 to Junior Helpling and Jean Shaw in Wabasso, Fl. After graduation from Vero Beach High School in 1963, he went on to become an auto/diesel mechanic, a jack of all trades, and an amazing husband and dad.
Predeceased by his parents, Junior Helpling and Jean Powers Shaw, his brothers Ed, Ralph, Ray, and sister Ramona. He is survived by his wife of 42 years, Eula, his children, Robbie, Laura, Keith, Mariann (Mike), Jennifer (Mark), Scott (Tina), and his most beloved dog Lulu. Also leaving behind seven awesome grandchildren, and four most amazing great-grandchildren. He is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.
Bobby was an avid outdoorsman and active member of the Indian River County Airboat Association. As a lifelong member of the Wabasso First Baptist Church, a memorial will be held in his honor at the church on Saturday the 26th of February from 2 – 3pm. A reception to follow.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Indian River County Airboat Association at 605 43rd Ave, Vero Beach, or Hospice House of Vero Beach 1110 35th Lane, Vero Beach.
Arrangements are by Thomas S. Lowther Funeral Home & Crematory, Vero Beach.
From Seawinds Funeral Home & Crematory
Joan Labbe, 90, Barefoot Bay
February 26, 1931 – January 15, 2022
Joan Labbe, 90, of Barefoot Bay, Florida, passed away peacefully on January 15, 2022, surrounded by her loving family. She was a strong, loving, caring, and giving woman, wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She was an active member and volunteer in the Ladies American Legion, Moose Lodge, and multiple clubs in the Barefoot Bay Community.
Joan was born on February 26, 1931, in Portchester, New York, to the late Joseph C. Sr. and Jenny (Augustine) Laychak. She resided in Greenwich, Connecticut for most of her life before retiring to Florida in 1996. After graduating Greenwich High school, she married the late Richard Hawreluk Sr.
Joan is preceded in death by her late husband, Pete (Lionel) Labbe, and 2 sons, Richard Hawreluk Jr., Peter Hawreluk Sr, and her brother Joseph C. Laychak Jr. Those left to cherish her memory include her son David Hawreluk, daughter in-laws Jean, Jody, Diane, and Nancy Hawreluk; 4 grandchildren, Kimberly, Robert (Kristen), Jason (Lisa), and Peter Jr. and 5 great-grandchildren Michael, Giuliana, Benjamin, Delaney, and Abigail Hawreluk, sister in-law Yolanda Laychak, niece Lynda (Mike) and nephews Joseph C. III (Wendy) and John (Tina) Laychak.
We take comfort in knowing that Joan is now at peace.
We will always carry her memory in our hearts.
There are 2 dates planned for services:
Sebastian, Florida on February 19, 2022
Greenwich, Connecticut – date to be determined in June 2022
Florida service and memorial will be held on Saturday February 19th, 2022
9:00 am -11:00 am
10:00 am service at:
Seawinds Funeral Home
735 S Fleming Street
Sebastian, FL 32958
12:00 pm -2:00 pm memorial service at:
Sebastian River Lodge No 1767 Loyal Order of Moose
9250 US HIGHWAY 1
MICCO, FL 32976
Connecticut service and interment –planned for early June – date to be determined
Service at:
St Paul Roman Catholic Church
84 Sherwood Avenue
Greenwich, CT 06831
Interment at:
St Mary’s Cemetery
399 North Street
Greenwich CT 06830
One of Mom’s many quotes was “Please don’t send me flowers when I’m gone, I prefer they come before so I can see and smell them”.
In lieu of flowers please donate to either of the following charities of your choice in Joan Labbe’s name.
Ladies’ American legion auxiliary unit 366
PO Box 05
Roseland, Fl 32957
Donate at:
Sebastian River Lodge No 1767 Loyal Order of Moose
9250 US HIGHWAY 1
MICCO, FL 32976-2929
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