Helen M. Gaskin

Helen M. Gaskin, widow of M. Dreher Gaskin, Jr., of James Island, peacefully passed away at home on Thursday, June 10, 2021, surrounded by her daughters. She was born April 18, 1933, in Charleston, a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Leon Mandich. Helen was a graduate of Bishop England High School and a homemaker.

How do you sum up a person’s life in a few sentences? You make a list just like Helen would do.

Helen loved her family more than anything. She demonstrated that love by the caring selfless deeds she did for family and friends.

Helen was fun and funny. Her teasing indicated how much she liked you. She got a kick out of making others laugh.

She loved reading, cooking, baking, dancing, singing, a cold glass of Riesling, Barry Manilow and the mighty Clemson Tigers.

She was a role model for strength, courage, and loyalty.

Some of her favorite phrases to say include: “Something’s rotten in Denmark,” “No fool, no fun,”  and “You know how that goes.”

Surviving are her two daughters, Kelley G. Forsberg (Frank) and Alison G. Bailey; a brother, Jerome A. Mandich and two grandchildren, Brandon Dreher Forsberg and Paige Elizabeth Forsberg.

The relatives and friends of Helen M. Gaskin are invited to attend her Mass of Christian Burial to be celebrated at 11:30 AM, Tuesday, June 15, 2021, at the Church of the Nativity, 1061 Folly Road. The Rite of Committal will follow at Holy Cross Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the church beginning at 10:30 AM until the time of service.

In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Church of the Nativity, 1061 Folly Road or Respite Care Charleston, 1605 Harbor View Road.