Jessie Ellen Helm, age 93 of Canton, passed away on December 27, 2016. Beloved wife of the late Dean L. Sanford and the late Clarence Helm. Loving mother of Phyllis (Kenneth) Bordine, Richard (Suzanne) Sanford and Charles (Linda) Sanford. Step mother of Richard (Maryanne) Helm . Proud grandmother of 15 and numerous great grandchildren. Preceded in death by step children Ron & Robert Helm and Kathy Helm . A private family service will be held at a later date, Arrangements entrusted to the Schrader-Howell Funeral Home, Plymouth.