Obituary of Helen Cameron

Albany - Helen P. Cameron, 89, formerly of Palmer Ave., Rotterdam, passed away Sunday, October 30, 2022. Helen was born in Schenectady, the daughter of the late Frank and Jennie Bobowski and was a lifelong area resident. She was a 1951 graduate of Scotia High School and then worked for GE for 8 years as an Administrative Assistant, leaving to raise her family. Helen returned to GE Research and Development later in life and retired with 25 years of service. She was a wonderful cook, whether it be preparing traditional Polish food, family dinners, or holiday fare. She loved to entertain and hosted fabulous parties. Helen loved to garden and her flower beds flourished, exhibiting beautiful, vibrant colors. She was an excellent dancer and loved to dance the polka and the jitterbug. She enjoyed Shuffle board games with the women of the Rotterdam Elks. She was active in the community, a member of the Rotterdam Elks, LORE, PNA and a communicant of St. Joseph's Church. Helen loved caring for her grandchildren and spending time with the family dog, Duncan. She will be remembered for her beautiful smile, incredible fashion sense and her pink lipstick. Helen was predeceased by her husband of more than fifty years, William Cameron, who passed away in 2018 and her siblings, Florence Macejka, Sophie Jankewicz, Mary Grace and Irene Zebrowski. Helen is survived by her daughters: Laurie (Agostino) LoStritto, Jane (William) Sanderson and Mary Rose (Donald) Waters, grandchildren: Marisa (Daniel) O'Brien, Christian, Alexandra, Angelique (Justin Relyea), William, Blake and Elaina, great-granddaughter Vada, sister-in-law Elizabeth Cameron and several nieces and nephews. Helen's family would like to thank the staff at the Teresian House for the compassionate care Helen received during her stay there. Calling hours will be Friday 10:30 am to 12:30 pm at Daly Funeral Home, 242 McClellan St., Schenectady. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Friday 1:00 pm at St. Joseph's Church, 600 State St., Schenectady. Interment to follow Mass, in St. Joseph's Cemetery, Schenectady. Memorial Contributions may be made to Teresian House Foundation or St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.