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Birth:          9 Feb 1921 Providence, R.I.
Death:          20 Jul 2008 Naples, Collier Co., Fla.
Burial:         24 Jul 2008 St John the Evangelist Cath Ch Cemetery, Naples, Fla.

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obit of Robert Stone Tarbell
Helen Mary (Pilkington) Tarbell died peacefully July 20, 2008 at her home in Naples, 
FL. Born and raised in Providence, RI, Helen married Bob Tarbell and they moved to 
Hudson, MA, where they lived for 17 years, prior to moving to Vestal, NY. She and 
Bob moved from Vestal to Naples in 1997. Helen is survived by her loving husband, 
Bob; their six daughters, Joy Tarbell and husband, Eddie Minyard of North Conway, 
NH, Jerine Tarbell of Knightdale, NC, Eileen Steigele of Gainesville, GA, Dr. Nancy 
Tarbell and husband, Dr. Jay Loeffler of Waban, MA, Linda and husband, Raymond 
Woodford of Syracuse, NY, Dr. Barbara Tarbell and husband, Dr. Larry Katz of 
Ringoes, NJ; ten grandchildren; one greatgrandson; and many nieces and nephews. 
She is also survived by one sister, Ann McBride and brother-in-law, Francis of 
Barrington, RI; and one sister-inlaw, Margaret Pilkington Riley of Kingston, RI. She 
was predeceased by sisters, Florence Horvat and Jane Slater; and brothers, Thomas, 
John and Edward Pilkington, all of Rhode Island. While living in Vestal, NY, she was 
employed by Binghamton University and pursued undergraduate studies at Harpur 
College and graduate studies at the School of Advanced Technology. There, she was 
known for her seminar, "Women's Awareness," which she conducted for civil service 
employees as well as an evening class for the community. She also developed a 
course for men, "Hazards of Being Male," for civil service employees. Later, she 
joined Coldwell Banker George T. Decker Real Estate as a broker-associate and was 
their top producer during her years there. Helen was active in her church, St. John the 
Evangelist, as a teacher and substitute teacher in the religious education program and 
a volunteer for funeral lunches. She was a founding member of the Club at Sterling 
Oaks and on the Board of Governors there. A funeral Mass will be held at St. John the 
Evangelist Church on Thursday, July 24th at 11:00 a.m. followed by a burial at the 
adjacent St. John cemetery. A bereavement luncheon will be held at St. John's, after 
the burial. Please wear something blue in Helen's honor. In lieu of flowers, 
contributions may be made to Parkinson Association of Southwest Florida, P.O. Box 
9778, Naples, FL 34101. Shikany's Bonita Funeral Home 992-4982 Family Owned 
Since 1978 
 Naples Daily News (FL) - Tuesday, July 22, 2008 
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Parents
PILKINGTON Thomas ()
LEYDEN Ellen Josephine ("Nellie") ()

Siblings
PILKINGTON Helen Mary (9 Feb 1921 - 20 Jul 2008)

Marriage To TARBELL Robert Stone (31 Jul 1920 - 7 Aug 2013)
    m.  

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Parents
TARBELL Armit Evarts (1 Apr 1891 - )
STONE Bernice Marguerite (12 Jul 1893 - )

Children by TARBELL Robert Stone 31 Jul 1920 - 7 Aug 2013
TARBELL Joyce E. ("Joy") ()
TARBELL Jerine Ann ()
TARBELL Eileen M. ()
TARBELL Nancy J. ()
TARBELL Linda Marie ()
TARBELL Barbara J. ()

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