Obituary of Helen Huggins Henshaw

Henshaw, Helen Huggins, 79, of Waccabuc, NY, beloved wife of Richard T. Henshaw, III and mother of Richard T. Henshaw IV and Douglas Ross Henshaw died peacefully on December 1, 2018. She leaves behind 5 adored grandchildren: Richard, Jack, Riley, Marshall and Carter.  Helen leaves behind her adoring brother John and sister Joan.

Helen was born to Joseph and Lydia Huggins in San Francisco, CA and later of Downingtown, PA. She attended Ashley Hall in Charleston, SC before enrolling at the University of Pennsylvania. She met “Dick” in Frankfurt, Germany which began their 50-year marriage. She was an incredible gardener and cook. She is remembered for her intelligence, generosity and devotion to her family.