Helen O. Coburn, 88 of Hampstead, NH, died Monday, May 21, 2007 at her home in Hampstead. Mrs. Coburn was born in Yarmouth, ME on August 13, 1918, a daughter of the late Fredrick and Nellie (Cardwell) Glazier. She was raised in Holyoke, MA and summered in Cousins Island, ME where she met her future husband. They lived in Littleton, NH for 24 years and moved to Hampstead in 1965. Mrs. Coburn was a registered nurse who worked for Parkland Hospital in Derry, NH for 26 years in the labor and delivery department. She enjoyed traveling in her retirement, was an avid reader and enjoyed solving crossword puzzles.
She is survived by her husband of 67 years, William M. Coburn of Hampstead, two daughters, Cindy Theodoras of Dover, NH, Sue Brown of Waxahachie, TX, a son, William Coburn of Gilford, NH, three grandchildren, Anne Best, Christina Spang and Jordan Brown and two great-grandchildren, Gabriella Spang and Hannah Best.
Following cremation a private graveside service will be held in Cousins Island Cemetery, Yarmouth, ME. The Peabody Funeral Homes and Crematorium, 15 Birch Street, Derry is handling the arrangements. Memorial contributions may be made to the Derry/Salem Home Health & Hospice Services, 1E Commons Dr., Unit 31, Londonderry, NH 03053.