Helen R. North, age 87, formerly a longtime resident of Whiteford, MD

died on Tuesday, October 15, 2024 at Jacob's Well Assisted Living in

Bel Air, MD. She was the wife of Merriken D. "Bud" North who died on

September 2, 2020.

Born in Bellhaven, NC, she was the daughter and only child of Woodrow

Wilson and Dorothy (Wilkinson) Robbins. Helen graduated from Eastern

High School in Baltimore in 1954 and then from Towson State Teacher's

College in 1958. She began her career teaching in the Baltimore City

Public School System, leaving to work for Fortress Church Supply, also

in Baltimore. Her final position was with Fallston General Hospital,

formerly located in Fallston, MD where she eventually retired as an

administrative assistant working in the same office as her husband for

many years. Helen and Bud spent most of their time together, happily

enjoying and appreciating the blessings of their life. Helen enjoyed

many activities, one of which was singing. She was a member of the

chancel choir Slate Ridge Presbyterian Church singing tenor alongside

Bud. Later they were members of the then named Fawn United

Methodist Church in Fawn Grove, PA. At home, she and Bud rescued

greyhounds, and Helen, as a lover of bingo and dominoes was a "member"

of the unofficial area group Domino Dollies and Harry. Helen

participated along with other in visiting shut-ins. She brought much joy

to others all through her life. Helen was also a character, in the best

of ways. She and Bud loved to dine out, a tradition she continued after

his passing, and Helen always ordered her favorite drink, a virgin Bloody

Mary. Helen was a wonderful, cheerful friend to everyone, and she will

be sorely missed by many people.

Her survivors include:

Her step-mother, Judith P. Robbins of Baltimore

Three children: Michael North and his wife, Tina of Baldwin, MD

Michele Doyle and her husband, Lawrence of Havre de Grace, MD

Charles F. "Chip" North and his wife, Billie of Airville, PA

Five grandchildren: Emily Leishear, Jesse Williams, Anthony North,

Dylan North and Brian North

Two great grandchildren: Jax Williams and Little Mike Leishear

A visitation will be held on Friday, October 18 beginning at 11 am at the

Fawn Grove Community Church, 67 S. Market St., Fawn Grove, PA where

the funeral service will begin at 12 pm with Pastor Bill Jones officiating.

Committal services and interment will be on Tuesday, October 22 at 12

pm in Old Trinity Church Cemetery in Church Creek, MD

Contributions to Jacob's Well, Resident's Activities, 522 Thomas Run

Rd., Bel Air, MD 21015 would be appreciated.