Mrs. Helen Newport

Mrs. Helen Newport age 79, of West Jefferson, NC died Friday, September 23, 2016 at Ashe Memorial Hospital. Mrs. Newport was born June 20, 1937 in MA to Stanley and Mary Havenook Jaskiel. Mrs. Newport was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, J. M. Newport, brothers, Sonny and Mike Jaskiel and sister, Judy Jaskiel. Mrs. Newport worked at the hospital for over 30 years.

Memorial services will be held Thursday, September 29, 2016 at 4:00 pm at Holy Trinity Epsicopal Church.

Mrs. Newport is survived by: Five sons, Paul Chaisson of West Jefferson, Thomas Chaisson of Kerrnersville, Richard Chaisson of Creston, John Chaisson of Conway, SC and Bill Chaisson of Greensboro, Two sisters, Lois Havenook and Mary Flynn both of MA also surviving are 7 grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren, several nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Holy Trinity Epsicopal Church, 120 Glendale School Rd., West Jefferson, NC 28694.

Words of comfort and remembrance may be viewed or sent to the family through our website at www.badgerfuneralhome.com.

Badger Funeral Home was entrusted with Mrs. Newport's arrangements.