Helen Sarah Simpson, 89 DOVER - Helen Sarah Simpson, of Dover, formerly of Wilmington, died Monday, Aug. 18, 2008, in Silverlake Care Center. She was 89. Mrs. Simpson was born Aug. 5, 1919, in Wilmington to the late John J. Hogan and Helen O'Neil Hogan. Married at the early age of 16, she spent her life as wife, mother and homemaker. Mrs. Simpson was preceded in death by her husband of 70 years, Charles Edward Simpson; a brother, Edward Slavin; and a sister, Rita Rybicki. She is survived by her three sons, Charles J. Simpson of Lewes, Raymond F. Simpson of Bennington, Vt., and Daniel L. Simpson of Dover; her daughter, Joyce Held of Pownal, Vt.; a brother, John Hogan of Wilmington; 13 grandchildren; and 28 great-grandchildren. Graveside services will be 10:30 a.m. Thursday in St. Joseph on the Brandywine Cemetery, 10 Old Church Road, Greenville. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions be made to Mothers Coat Closet, Inc., 42 Cool Springs Drive, Dover, DE 19901. Letters of condolence may be sent and guestbook signed at www.torbertfuneral.com.