GILFORD:
Helen M. (Mohla) Bonin, 91, formerly of 15 Bacon Dr., Gilford Village Knolls, Gilford, died early Tuesday morning, August 7, 2012, in the Merrimack County Nursing Home, Boscawen.
She was born May 9, 1921, in Wakefield, MA, the daughter of the late John and Iva (O'Connell) Mohla. She was a graduate of Northshore Community College, Beverly, MA, receiving an Associates Degree in Rehabilitation, and a graduate of Salem State College, Salem, MA, receiving a Degree in Psychology. After spending 12 years in Connecticut, she returned to Massachusetts, then moved to Laconia in 1978. She settled in Gilford in 1986.
Prior to her retirement, she was employed as a Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant with the New Hampshire State School, retiring in 1986.
She was a member of the Gilford Community Church and volunteered at the Wellness Center, Lakes Region General Hospital and the Gilford Public Library.
Helen was the wife of the late Donald F. Bonin, who died in 1978, and is survievd by a son, John D. Bonin and his wife Corrinne of Salem; a daughter, Betsy J. Dettmann and her husband Dr. David, of Pella, IA; a grandson, David F. Bonin and his wife Rachel, of Charlotte, NC; a sister, Barbara Kellar Leather and her husband Ray, of Alton; numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives, as well as many friends. She was predeceased by sisters, Ruth Kirk and Elizabeth Mohla and by brothers, Harry, John and David Mohla.
Friends and relatives are invited to attend memorial services on Saturday, August 11, 2012, at 1 pm in the Gilford Community Church, 19 Potter Hill Rd., Gilford, with the Rev. Michael C. Graham, pastor, officiating. Burial will be in the Wixson Memorial Garden.
In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory made be made to the Gilford Community Church, 19 Potter Hill Rd., Gilford, NH, 03249.
The Dewhirst Funeral Home, 1061 Union Ave., is assisiting the family with the arrangements. Please visit us at www.dewhirstfuneralhome.com, to send on-line condolences or for more information.