Helen Blanchett

December 2, 1926 - April 13, 2018

Helen Blanchett (nee Helen Schick) was born December 2,1926 in Jamaica, NY, and was the youngest daughter of Charles and Sophie Schick. Following High School she worked in NYC at the Metropolitan Life Insurance Company, she subsequently married Walter Blanchett and raised 2 daughters, Janet and Linda. During their time together Helen and Walter lived in various locations including Queens, NY, Fanwood, NJ, Vienna, VA, Hamilton, NJ and most recently at Wiley Christian retirement home in Marlton, NJ. Helen was involved in the Vienna Environmental League and the Nassau Street Presbyterian Church in Princeton. Walter and Helen traveled extensively to places such as China, throughout Europe and across the United States. Helen graduated from George Mason University with a degree in American Studies. She was a volunteer at the Smithsonian Institute which she enjoyed very much. Helen Blanchett passed away on April 13, 2018. She is survived by her husband Walter, Two daughters and sons-in-law, Janet and Robert Weitz and Linda and Dennis Smith. Two grandchildren; Jennifer (Jason) Talley and Hannah (Jacob) Smith. Great grandson, Liam Talley and nieces and nephews on the East and West Coasts as well as Florida. They all hold positive memories of her. A private memorial ceremony will be held at the convenience of the family. Contributions in Helen's memory may be made to The Hospice of Moorestown, VNA, 300 Harper Drive, Moorestown, NJ 08057. Funeral arrangements are under the care and direction of Mathis Funeral Home, 58 N Main St., Medford, NJ.