BRISTOL — Helen Phelps Lathrop passed away peacefully at Helen Porter Nursing Home on Dec. 11, 2022, at the age of 92. She was born May 18, 1930, on Brown Hill in Starksboro, Vt., as the second daughter of Alice Roberts Phelps and Leonard Phelps.

Helen married Lt. Commander Charles F. Lathrop on May 14, 1971. He predeceased her on May 20, 2006. She was predeceased by both parents, one sister, and two brothers. She is survived by four children, Stephan Tierney, Jonathan Tierney, Calvin Tierney, and Hanna (Jodi) Tierney; seven grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and close friends Betty and Barb.

An interment will be held at Randolph Veterans Cemetery at a later date. Donations in Helen’s honor can be made to the Bristol Rescue Squad.◊