Helen Marian Safford
September 13, 1944- February 16, 2021
Helen M. Safford, 76, of Georgetown, DE passed away February 16, 2021 at Christiana Hospital in Newark, DE. Helen was born September 13, 1944 in Calvert County to Marian Helen (Paddy) and James Bruce Lyons, Jr. She was raised in Calvert County, and graduated from Calvert High School. She was employed as a secretary at Andrews Air Force Base where she met and later married Richard Morris who was stationed there. After their marriage they lived in Ohio for several years, later returning to Calvert County where they lived on her family’s farm in Chesapeake Beach. Helen was a homemaker raising her family, and was later employed at Pop Brown’s furniture store in North Beach, and at Abner’s Crab House and Italia by the Bay restaurant, and for many years tended bar at the Stallings-Williams American Legion Post in Chesapeake Beach where she was a member of the Auxiliary. She also worked as a secretary for the Prince George’s County Police Department until her retirement. Helen moved to Florida for several years in the early 2000’s where she was an active member of the Red Hat Society. She loved being at the beach, all things nautical, and was fond of cardinal birds and magnolia trees. For the past nine years she has lived in Delaware.
Helen was preceded in death by her parents, siblings James B. “Jimmy” Lyons III, Gloria M. Wacker, and Morris Edward “Eddie” Lyons, and her longtime companion Ed Wedler. She is survived by daughters Tamara L. “Tammy” Dilly and husband John of Chesapeake Beach, Teresa D. “Tracy” Safford of Georgetown, DE, sons Shayne P. Safford of Shepherdstown, WV, and Jay R. Cleary of Huntingtown; grandchildren Robert, Teresa, Hunter, Hayden, Hudson, Harrison, Amber, and Nora; great-grandchildren Abigail, Seth, and Bryce; a sister Judy A. Leonard and husband George “Billy” of Saint Cloud, FL, and a brother R. Michael Lyons, Sr. and wife Maryann of Chesapeake Beach. She is also survived by many cousins, nieces and nephews.
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22 Feb 2021
2:40pm
Helen was my favorite Sister-in-law for many years. I spent many fun times with Helen and Big Ed, times I’ll never forget. We didn’t get to spend time together when she moved but our phone calls would last for hours, we would catch up on everything that happened from our last call. Helen was the most caring and sincere person, and always made me proud to be her friend. I will miss forever. I’m glad you gave me your Egg Nog recipe I’ll be sure to toast to our friendship every year. I love you and May you always Rest In Peace . 💕🙏🏻
City
Prince Frederick
State
MD
22 Feb 2021
3:49pm
Helen was a wonderful, sweet lady. Our families grew up together. May she rest in peace.
City
Hanover
State
PA
23 Feb 2021
12:21am
Sending Our Deepest of Sympathy to Our Dearest friends we feel are like family to us all.
Tammy & John, Tracy, Seth & Bryce,
Aunt Judy & Uncle Billy, Robbie & Abigail, Theresa “Tracy”, Shayne & family, Jay & family.
May God bless your family and give you the comfort and peace you need to navigate this journey ahead to know that their loved one is safe with you Lord. Amen.
With lots of love and
Sincere Condolences,
The Ptack family ❤
The Lord…. heals the brokenhearted, and binds up their wounds.🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
Psalm,
147: 2 & 3
City
Huntingtown
State
Maryland
23 Feb 2021
1:13pm
Helen was a kind and good friend for many years. Met her when she worked at the American Legion. The Legion was fun back then much because of Helen. Followed up by Legion trips to Lake Lurence, NY with Big Ed & her. Many good times and memories!
Rest In Peace, my friend
City
Owings
State
MD
23 Feb 2021
1:13pm
On behave of the American Legion Auxiliary Post 206 our deepest condolences to the family.
Penny VanDyke,
Auxiliary President
City
CHESAPEAK BCH
State
MD
25 Feb 2021
3:53pm
Rest in peace Helen. Tell Big Ed hello. Prayers are with your family and friends. 🙏🙏🙏🙏
City
St Leonard
State
MD
25 Feb 2021
6:21pm
Helen was a very special lady to our family, and the best friend to my mom.
She was the sweetest most sincere person you could meet. We loved her as family, she will be truly missed.
City
Palm Bay
State
FL
25 Feb 2021
6:33pm
Helen was in the Graduating class of 1962 with myself and many others. We are so sorry to hear of Helen’s passing. Sending sincere condolences to her whole family.
With Deepest Sympathy,
Bob Trott
City
Huntingtown
State
Md.
26 Feb 2021
10:48am
Helen was my neighbor across the hall, but in no time we became really good friends… Helen was a caring, thoughtful, giving kind of friend to all. I was so lucky in many ways. Yes, we all have our share of peaks and valleys, unfortunately Helen had more than her share of valleys in these later years. (She so missed the times we had at the senior centers, dancing the jitterbug, I had to lead says Helen as I was taller. The peaks). Also gave me the daughter I never had. Tracy now is my hero, and Helen, she will be loved and cared for until the day I will come to see you again. May you rest in peace till then my friend.
City
Georgetown
State
De
28 Feb 2021
2:17pm
So sad to hear of Helen’s passing. She was a dear, life long friend. Wonderful memories .She will be missed. RIP Helen.
City
North Beach
State
MD
3 Mar 2021
10:37am
If you were blessed enough to know Helen, you were blessed. We had so many wonderful times together, from when she worked at the American Legion Post #206, to volunteering for Auxiliary Unit #206, to Ocean City trips to include clam digging with Big Ed, bus trips to Lake George, New York, shagging on the boulevard, just to name a few. Helen always had that beautiful smile on her face and a kind work for all. I know that her and Bid Ed are dancing away in heaven. Soar high with the Angels Helen, give Big Ed a Kiss, until we meet again. XOXO
City
Chesapeake Beach
State
MD
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Helen was my favorite Sister-in-law for many years. I spent many fun times with Helen and Big Ed, times I’ll never forget. We didn’t get to spend time together when she moved but our phone calls would last for hours, we would catch up on everything that happened from our last call. Helen was the most caring and sincere person, and always made me proud to be her friend. I will miss forever. I’m glad you gave me your Egg Nog recipe I’ll be sure to toast to our friendship every year. I love you and May you always Rest In Peace . 💕🙏🏻
Helen was a wonderful, sweet lady. Our families grew up together. May she rest in peace.
Sending Our Deepest of Sympathy to Our Dearest friends we feel are like family to us all.
Tammy & John, Tracy, Seth & Bryce,
Aunt Judy & Uncle Billy, Robbie & Abigail, Theresa “Tracy”, Shayne & family, Jay & family.
May God bless your family and give you the comfort and peace you need to navigate this journey ahead to know that their loved one is safe with you Lord. Amen.
With lots of love and
Sincere Condolences,
The Ptack family ❤
The Lord…. heals the brokenhearted, and binds up their wounds.🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
Psalm,
147: 2 & 3
Helen was a kind and good friend for many years. Met her when she worked at the American Legion. The Legion was fun back then much because of Helen. Followed up by Legion trips to Lake Lurence, NY with Big Ed & her. Many good times and memories!
Rest In Peace, my friend
On behave of the American Legion Auxiliary Post 206 our deepest condolences to the family.
Penny VanDyke,
Auxiliary President
Rest in peace Helen. Tell Big Ed hello. Prayers are with your family and friends. 🙏🙏🙏🙏
Helen was a very special lady to our family, and the best friend to my mom.
She was the sweetest most sincere person you could meet. We loved her as family, she will be truly missed.
Helen was in the Graduating class of 1962 with myself and many others. We are so sorry to hear of Helen’s passing. Sending sincere condolences to her whole family.
With Deepest Sympathy,
Bob Trott
Helen was my neighbor across the hall, but in no time we became really good friends… Helen was a caring, thoughtful, giving kind of friend to all. I was so lucky in many ways. Yes, we all have our share of peaks and valleys, unfortunately Helen had more than her share of valleys in these later years. (She so missed the times we had at the senior centers, dancing the jitterbug, I had to lead says Helen as I was taller. The peaks). Also gave me the daughter I never had. Tracy now is my hero, and Helen, she will be loved and cared for until the day I will come to see you again. May you rest in peace till then my friend.
So sad to hear of Helen’s passing. She was a dear, life long friend. Wonderful memories .She will be missed. RIP Helen.
If you were blessed enough to know Helen, you were blessed. We had so many wonderful times together, from when she worked at the American Legion Post #206, to volunteering for Auxiliary Unit #206, to Ocean City trips to include clam digging with Big Ed, bus trips to Lake George, New York, shagging on the boulevard, just to name a few. Helen always had that beautiful smile on her face and a kind work for all. I know that her and Bid Ed are dancing away in heaven. Soar high with the Angels Helen, give Big Ed a Kiss, until we meet again. XOXO