Mary Helen Bovard

Mary Helen Bovard, 76, of Meadville, passed away Tuesday, April 8, 2014 at her residence surrounded by her loving family.

She was born June 8, 1937 in Meadville, a daughter of Vincent Tracy and Lena “Chick” Chalot Moffit.  She married John W. Bovard December 31, 1965 and he preceded her in death January 19, 1995.

Mary Helen was a 1955 graduate of St. Agatha High School and attended Villa Maria College, Erie.  She worked at a variety of places over the years but her favorite was working as a bookkeeper for 18 years at John Weagraff’s BP Station on the corner of North and Liberty Streets.

Mary Helen was a member of St. Agatha Roman Catholic Church.  She was also a member of the West Mead 1 Volunteer Fire Co. where she served as treasurer for 11 years, life member of the West Mead 1 auxiliary, and a life member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2006 auxiliary.  She loved crocheting, gardening, playing cards and board games, and trips to the casino.

Survivors include a son, Don Raymond Bovard and his wife Kimberlie of Meadville; a granddaughter, Marissa June Kawinski of Meadville; a brother, Patrick T. Moffit and his wife Joyce of Meadville; a sister, Rebecca Custard of Thrall, TX; nieces and nephews, Marlene Moffit, Randy Custard, Kathy Custard, Tina Curtis, James Moffit, Brian Custard, Doug Custard, Tracy Steck, Marcy Monnie, and Gary Bovard; and a dear friend, Patricia Harrison of Atlantic.

In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by a brother, Michael Moffit, Sr. and his wife Carol; a nephew, Michael Moffit, Jr.; her step-mother, Rosella Moffit; and a nephew, Richard (Dick) Bovard and his wife Hannah.

Calling hours are today from 1 to 3 and 6 to 9 p.m. at the Robert W. Waid Funeral Home, 581 Chestnut St., Meadville with a Prayer Vigil service at 3:00 p.m. and a West Mead 1 Volunteer Fire Co. service at 7:00 p.m.

Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Friday at 10:00 a.m. at St. Agatha Church, 353 Pine St., Meadville with Fr. Matthew Kujawinski as Celebrant.

Interment will be in St. Brigid Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to Seton Catholic School, 385 Pine St. or West Mead 1 Volunteer Fire Co., P.O. Box 573, both of Meadville, PA 16335.

Memories and condolences may be shared at www.waidfuneralhome.net.