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Helene P. Ford

May 5, 1934 — April 22, 2026

Helene P. Ford of Mount Tremper, NY passed away peacefully on April 22, 2026 following a brief illness. At nearly 92, Helene enjoyed the last 30 years living in the beauty and tranquility of the Catskills. Prior to that she resided in Denver, CO where she worked for 30 years at a dental practice as a dental assistant and business manager, allowing her to provide for and be the devoted mother of four children from two prior marriages.

Born in Versailles, France, her adventurous spirit led her to pursue the American dream with vim and vigor. Making a comfortable home was her pride and joy, and cooking, sewing, and knitting for her family was par excellence. Helene was also a lover of music and the performing arts, skiing, and golf. With love, admiration and sadness, we mourn her and will miss her sense of humor, style, and great fortitude.

Helene is survived by her third husband of 25 years, Guy Ruck, son Charles Dorn (Drucilla), daughters Rose Dorn (Peter Disclafani) and Claudia Ford, granddaughters Elena Dorn and Kaitlyn Mooney, and greatgranddaughter Devlin Mooney. She is predeceased by her son Michel Dorn.

In lieu of flowers, kindly consider donating to Helene’s favorite charity, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

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