**THOMASTON — Helen M. Ludwig, 86, passed away peacefully on October 10, 2025, at her home in Thomaston, surrounded by her loving family.**
Helen was born on April 7, 1939, in Camden to Fred Leland and Theresa Gray Leland. She grew up in Camden and Rockport, graduating as the Valedictorian of Rockport High School’s class of 1957.
In 1957, Helen married Raymond Ludwig. The couple lived in Massachusetts for ten years before moving back to Maine, residing in Brunswick and Durham. Helen pursued higher education and earned a degree in education from the University of Southern Maine in 1975.
Helen dedicated 28 years to teaching third grade in Brunswick until her retirement in 2003. She was a proud member of the Maine State Teachers Association. After retiring, Helen and Ray moved back to Thomaston, where she devoted her time to crafting, quilting, and caring for her home.
Helen was predeceased by her parents; daughter Laurie Ludwig; sister Betty Lord; sister-in-law Kathryn Archer; brother-in-law John Ludwig; and nephew Michael Archer.
She is survived by her husband of 68 years, Raymond Ludwig of Thomaston; sons Kurt Ludwig of Thomaston and Edward Ludwig of Naples, Florida; and grandchildren Brent St. Pierre of Fort Walton Beach, Florida, Matthew St. Pierre of Baker, Florida, Zachary Ludwig of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Brittany Ludwig of Fallbrook, California, and Kendra Ludwig. Helen also leaves behind her brother-in-law George Baines of Durham; several great-grandchildren; niece Diane Lord of Northport; nephews Scott Archer of Palm Coast, Florida, and Thomas Archer of Warren; along with extended family.
A private family graveside service will be held at Sea View Cemetery in Rockport. Arrangements are entrusted to Hall Funeral Home and Crematory, located at 78 Main Street, Thomaston.
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