- Deceased's name: Helen Lauck Tupper
- Age: 97
- Date: 2-11-13
- Hometown: Bowie/Belair
- Survived by: see below
Helen Lauck Tupper died peacefully on Monday, February 11, 2013.
In addition to her parents and 8 brothers and sisters she was
preceded in death by her husband, Charles H. Tupper.
Charlie and Helen were among the first residents of Belair/ Bowie,
MD where they raised their 7 children.
An accomplished artist, she lead a life of quiet elegance,
becoming a role model by her example of embracing life to its fullest each day.
A loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother, Helen’s
legacy continues. She is survived by her sons Robert (Barbara), Richard (Vera
Lynn), Donald (Deanna), Brian, and James; and 2 daughters, Tara Tupper Kitt
(Andy), and Barrie Tupper Stellabotta (John).
Eighteen grandchildren were proud to call Helen, “Grandma”:
Patrick Tupper (Traci), Carrie Tupper Hume (Daniel), Clare Kitt (Marco
Sacamano), Erin Kitt (Anthony DeCresenzo), Michael McNiff (Mary), Coleen McNiff
Greene (Sean), Mary Stellabotta, Dorothy Stellabotta, Chas Tupper, Devin
Tupper, David Tupper, Danielle Tupper Jackson (Simon), Diana Tupper, Douglas
Tupper (Lori), Megan Tupper Murphy (Tyson), Briana Tupper Boutin (Chris), Scott
Tupper and Craig Tupper.
Helen always had room on her lap for one or more of her 14 great
grandchildren.
There will be a Memorial Mass on February 23, 2013 at 10:30 A.M.
St John's Catholic Church, 689 Ritchie Highway (Route 2), Severna Park, MD
21146.
Dorothy Rothgeb
2:57 pm on Friday, March 8, 2013
Many happy memories of Helen during the early years of Belair at Bowie, participating in the Democratic Club and other civic activities. Always a fun time with Helen! My love and prayers are with her children.