Helen A. Montgomery, 93, formerly of Ogdensburg

SANFORD, NC -- Funeral services for Helen A. Montgomery, age 93 of Sanford, NC and formerly of Ogdensburg will be held at 2:00pm on Thursday (Sept 5, 2024) at the Fox & Murray Funeral Home with Deacon Mark LaLonde officiating. Entombment will follow at the Oswegatchie Mausoleum.

Calling hours will be held also on Thursday from 12:00pm-2:00pm prior to the funeral at the funeral home. Mrs. Montgomery passed away on Tuesday (Aug 27, 2024) with her loving family by her side.

Surviving are her two sons Joseph (Debbie) Montgomery of Ogdensburg and Daniel (Peggy) Montgomery of Sanford, NC; six grandchildren Heather Dean, Amber (Rich) VanGorden & Bob (MacKenzie) Montgomery, Aimee (Patrick) Thomas, Emily & Alex Montgomery; several great-grandchildren; two brothers Robert Burley of South Carolina and Allen “James” Burley of Massena; along with several nieces, nephews & cousins.

She was predeceased by her husband Robert on August 24, 1997 and a sister Margaret Newtown.

Helen was born on March 31, 1931 in Ogdensburg, a daughter of the late Carmen & Bertha (Trusdale) Burley. She graduated from St. Mary’s Academy in 1948 and was later married to Robert L. Montgomery on April 15, 1952 at St. Mary’s Cathedral chapel by Msgr. Louis Berube.

During her career she worked as a sale clerk for Joseph Ferris Clothing Store and the Surprise Store. She later co-operated the Culligan Water Conditioning business with her husband until they retired.

Helen enjoyed traveling with her husband watching horse racing and going to Las Vegas, entertaining her family and friends, time in and around her pool, spending time with her grandchildren and attending their sporting events, eating vanilla ice cream and honey nut cheerios, and watching her favorite TV shows Castle & Blue Bloods. Helen could strike up a conversation with anyone at anytime and her friendliness will certainly be missed by many.

Memorial contributions can be made to St. Mary’s Cathedral. Condolences and fond memories can also be shared online at www.foxandmurrayfuneralhome.com.