John Randolph "Jay" Helenius, age 77

John Randolph "Jay" Helenius, age 77 of Rutherfordton, died Friday, August 30, 2024.

Jay was born April 8, 1947, in Concord, MA and was a son of the late Woitto N. Helenius and Marian Frye Helenius.

He worked as an Operating Engineer in Heavy Equipment Construction and was a member of Immaculate Conception Roman Catholic Church in Forest City.

Survivors include his wife of 50 years, Ellen A. Helenius, his daughter, Kristy Jackson and husband James of Grove, OK, brothers, David Helenius of FL, Woitto Helenius of Hover, AL, and sister, Ruth Helenius of MA.

A Memorial Mass was held September 3 in the Chapel at Immaculate Conception Roman Catholic Church, celebrated by Rev. Fr. Herbert Burke.

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