Helen Morton Heath

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Personal and Family Information

Helen was born on 18 Feb 1885 in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, the daughter of unknown parents.

She died on 16 May 1967 in New Castle County, Delaware.

Her husband was Victor Raymond Gage, who she married on 29 SEP 1908 in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois. Their only known child was Helen Victoria (1916-1966).

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Birth18 FEB 1885
Place: Chicago, Cook County, Illinois
Death16 MAY 1967
Place: New Castle County, Delaware
CensusAPR 1930
Place: Cayuga Heights, Tompkins Cty, New York
Age: 45 born Illinois
Type: with husband and daughter
Address: dwelling 111, family 120
BurialMAY 1967
Place: Ithaca, New York
Age: 82
Address: East Lawn Cemetery, Ithaca findagrave 185858283 with husband

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Professor Emeritus Victor R. Gage, 72, of Highland Road, died in Memorial Hospital.

He received his degree of mechanical engineer from Cornell University in 1906 and his master's degree in mechanical engineering in 1912. In 1923 he was appointed professor. He was a member of the faculty in the School of Mechanical Engineering at Cornell for over 42 years, retiring in 1950.

He was author of "A Study of Airplane Engines" and several other publications for the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics.

Prof. Gage was a member of the zoning board for Cayuga Heights, the American Society of Mechanical Engineers, the Society of Automotive Engineers and Hobasco Lodge 716 F. & A.M.

He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Helen Heath Gage; a daughter, Miss Victoria Gage, Wilmington, Delaware; a brother, John S. Gage, Palatine, Illinois; nieces and nephews.

Masonic rites were conducted by the Hobasco Lodge 716 F. & A. Masons in the Wagner Funeral Home. Interment was in East Lawn Cemetery.

Bearers: Arthur Kulp, Robert Eastman, Russell Martin, George Peter, Koeth Mann, and Gil Hart.

Information compiled from: The Ithaca Journal, January 12 - 14, 1955; Memorial Statement, Office of the Dean of University Faculty of Cornell University, 1955

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Mrs. Helen Heath Gage of Wilmington, Delaware, died in Wilmington Hospital. She was the wife of the late Prof. Victor R. Gage.

She was a member of Pi Beta Phi, the D.A.R., the Mary Hibbard Aides of the Reconstruction Home, the Campus Club and was a founder of the Cornell Brides' Club.

She is survived by nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held in the Spicer-Mullikin Funeral Home, in Wilmington. Graveside services will be held in East Lawn Cemetery, Ithaca. The assistant rector, the Rev. Michael Wilson of St. John's Episcopal Church will officiate. The wagner Funeral Home is in charge of local arrangements.

Information compiled from: The Morning News, Wilmington, Delaware, May 18, 1967, page 30; The Ithaca Journal, May 17 & 18, 1967. findagrave 185858283

Helen V. Gage of 107 Stratton Dr., Canterbury Hills, Delaware, died in that city. She was a former resident of Ithaca.

She was a daughter of Helen Heath Gage and the late Victor R. Gage.

At one time, Helen Gage was a member of the research staff at the Hercules Powder Company in Wilmington, Delaware.

She is survived by her mother.

Funeral services will be held in the Spicer-Mullikin Funeral Home, in Wilmington. A brief prayer service will be held in the Wagner Funeral Home. Interment will be in East Lawn Cemetery at a later date.

Information compiled from: The Ithaca Journal, February 22, 1966, page 5; The Morning News, Wilmington, Delaware, February 24, 1966, page 38. findagrave 185858083