Mary Helgesen Gabel— a Life to Be Celebrated

Mary Helgesen Gabel, beloved wife and mother, passed away on June 16th, 2022, after a four-year battle against fibromyalgia and cancer. Mary was an accomplished graphic designer, musician, writer, editor, publisher, crafts, and business woman, who founded her own graphic design business in 1998.

She obtained her Bachelors degree in Music Therapy and Masters degree in Music Education from the University of Minnesota and a degree in graphics and web design from the University of the Arts. Mary played the flute, piano, guitar and sang in the Pendle Hill choir, where she was formerly on the Board of Directors and was a founding member of the Racial Justice Committee.

She was also a life-long advocate and activist in issues related to equality, human rights, and the environment. Mary was also a member of Providence Friends Meeting in Media, PA and a former manager of marketing and development at the engineering firm, Bruce E. Brooks & Associates.

After retiring, Mary spread her love by creating crocheted slippers, shirts, stuffed animals, blankets, shawls, back-packs and more, for her family, friends, and grandson.

She leaves behind her husband, Medard, children, Tobias and Zoe, grandson, Tycen, sisters, Rebecca and Jane, brothers, Tom and Jim, sisters-in-law Julia and Rebecca, brother-in-law Tom, and many close friends.

A memorial service will be held at Providence Friends Meeting on July 23rd, 2022 at 2 PM. For those who would like to attend virtually, they can do so at https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84897106358?pwd=TTMvUitFclZKSXpVTFpBeE9PRnpaZz09

In lieu of flowers, the Gabel family would appreciate donations to a 529 College Education Fund for Mary's children and grandchildren. Checks can be made out to College America. More details to this will be posted on Mary's Facebook page.

Arrangements were provided by Rigby Harting & Hagan Funeral Home  15 E. 4th Street, Media, PA 19063
www.haganfuneralhome.com