Helen M. Bootes passed away March 18th 2018 in Eastern Niagara Hospital, Lockport.  Born on January 8th 1936 in Lockport, she was the daughter of the late Edward and Anna Redner Wolters. Helen was a Bus driver for Ridge Road Express for many years. She was a member of Eagles Ladies Auxiliary F.O.E. #825, The Alter and Rosary Society at All Saints Parish, Ladies of Charity, Knights of Columbus Ladies Auxiliary and The Dale Association. Helen enjoyed Bowling, Bingo and spending time with her family.  Helen is predeceased by her husband Charles J. Bootes Sr. who passed away May 18th 1996.

Helen was the mother of Charles J. Bootes Jr., George (Lorrey) Bootes, Deborah Bootes, Kathleen (Charles), Gabrielli, Tammy (Tom Costello) Weir, Jacqueline Bootes and the late Kevin and Anna Florence. She was the Grandmother of 15, Great Grandmother of 26 and the Great Great Grandmother of 2. Also survived by several nieces and Nephews. Besides her husband Helen was predeceased by her son in law James Wier, and her siblings Donald Wolters, Carl Wolters, Edward Wolters, John Wolters and Mary Lort.

Relatives and Friends may call Tuesday March 20th  from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at Prudden and Kandt Funeral Home 242 Genesee Street, Lockport. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Wednesday March 21st at 11AM at All Saints Roman Catholic Parish, 76 Church St. Interment will be in Huskey Cemetery at a later date. Memorials to the Church would be appreciated.



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