Helen Polich: Cary—Helen R. Polich, age 97, of Cary and formerly of Canton, passed away May 9, 2011 at her home. She was born September 25, 1913, in Norris, the daughter of James and Anna (McMullen) Rogers. She is survived by her daughter, Nancy (McMillan) Constant and two granddaughters, Erin (Bob) Cross and Kate (Peter) Larson. She is preceded in death by her husband of 40 years, Louis F. Polich who passed away in 1981; five sisters, Mart, Floss, Maudie, Ann and a twin sister, Hazel; and two brothers, John “Jack” and James “Bud”. She lived in Canton until 2001 and then moved to her daughter’s home in Cary. She was a former member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Canton, Altar and Rosary society; volunteer for 4-H, Meals on Wheels, Center for the Mentally Disabled, YMCA, Heartland Nursing Home. She was a graduate of Graham Hospital’s Registered Nursing School in 1938. She worked at Graham Hospital as a surgical and obstetrics nurse until she retired. She was a member of the Psychology Club and Nurses Alumni Association. She was a member of the Cary Catholic Faith community. She was a regular contributor to “Letters To The Editor” in the Northwest Herald, often writing “Opinions from a 97 year-old Granny”. She was an optimist, who lived with grace and inspired others to do the same. A graveside service and interment will be held on Monday, July 11, 2011 at White Chapel Memory Gardens, Old Rugged Cross section, in Canton, at 10 a.m.
