Helen E. Conklin aka “Candy Grandma” 78, entered into rest Sunday December 24, 2017 at The Eleanor in Hyde Park. Born in Peekskill in 1938 to Gladys and Fred Conklin. She has followed them as well as her brothers Jimmy and Elmer to Heaven's gates. Helen was the proprietor of 2 small businesses, a candy store and a variety store in Peekskill in the 1970s. She enjoyed drawing and painting, watching horse races, caring for her house plants and the beautiful voice of Andrea Bocelli. She is very loved and will be greatly missed by her children Debbie Lockwood, Vincent Fonti and David Fonti; her grandchildren Robert Lockwood and wife Amber, Stephanie Canute and husband Caleb, Kevin and Dakota. “Candy Grandma” was adored by her great-grandchildren Olivia, Declan, Scarlett and Tommy. She will be remembered for her sneaking candy to little ones, her laugh, wise cracks, stories and devoted following of the Farmer's Almanac. Calling hours are 6 to 8 on Friday December 29, 2017 at Wm. G Miller and Son Funeral Home, 371 Hooker Ave Poughkeepsie. Services will be at 7PM in the Funeral Home. In Lieu of flowers please make donations to St. Jude's Children's Hospital. If you wish to send an online condolence or need directions please visit our website at www.wmgmillerfuneralhome.com

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