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Helen Newman Obituary

Helen G. Newman CHARLESTON - Entered into eternal rest on the evening of April 20, 2012, Helen Grech Newman of Charleston, SC, widow of Henry Glover "Buddy" Newman, Jr. The relatives and friends are invited to attend her funeral service in J. HENRY STUHR, INC., WEST ASHLEY CHAPEL, 3360 Glenn McConnell Parkway, Tuesday, April 24, 2012, at 1:00 p.m. Private burial will take place in Live Oak Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends Tuesday from Noon until 1:00 p.m., prior to the service. Helen was born February 1, 1931 in Charleston, SC, a daughter of the late Steve Grech and the late Mary Chandy Grech. She was an active member of the Shadowmoss Ladies Golf Association, C.A.L.G.A. and Mended Hearts Support Group. She is survived by a daughter, Lyn Bradley and her husband, Peter, of Pompano Beach, FL; two sons, Steve Newman of Charleston and Tim Newman of Beaufort, SC; a sister, Sophie Beerup of Springfield, IL; and six grandchildren, Chandi Bradley, Paul Bradley, Stevie Newman, Cooper Newman, Eva Newman and Padraic Newman. Memorials may be made to the Mended Hearts Support Group, Roper St. Francis Hospital, 316 Calhoun Street, Charleston, SC 29401 A memorial message may be written to the family by visiting our website at www.jhenrystuhr.com. Visit our guestbook at www.legacy.com/obituaries/ charleston

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier from Apr. 21 to Apr. 23, 2012.

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Otis & Patti Register

May 1, 2012

Steve, Lyn, Tim and all Helens adored Grands, please know you are all in our prayers. Since living away from Charleston (due to becoming grandparents too) we didn't know of Helens passing. She and Buddy were such wonderful neighbors and friends, and we cherish the memories we have of them and your family. Our love to you all. Otis and Patti Register

Mary Alice Crabbe

April 28, 2012

Helen was a good friend and will be missed. You all are in my thoughts and prayers

David Grant

April 25, 2012

Lyn, Steve and Tim we are deeply saddened by the demise of your dear mother. She was a jewel and will be missed by all who knew her. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Uncle David

Henry Dunbar

April 23, 2012

Our deepest sympathy to the family of dear Helen. She has been a wonderful neighbor of ours for18 years. Her stories of fun times on the Lazy River are a treasure. With thoughts and prayers. Henry & Katherine Dunbar

Jeff and Julie Grames

April 23, 2012

We are very sorry for your loss. Miss Helen was such a nice lady. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

April 23, 2012

James Martin

Cindy & Johnny Goff

April 21, 2012

Sorry for your loss of Ms. Newman. She was a very kind person. May God wrap his arms around your family to comfort you. Keep her memories close to your heart.

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