Helen Troy King Dear, 87, entered into eternal rest on October 6, 2021. She was the widow of late Marsene Dear, Sr. Mrs. Dear was born in Greenville, North Carolina on August 8, 1934, daughter of the late James Arthur King and the late Martha Henryhan Hawkins. After graduating high school, she moved to New Haven, CT where she married and started a family. Mrs. Dear challenged herself by advancing her education. She majored in Early Childhood Education and graduated from South Central Community College, University of Massachusetts, Eastern Connecticut State University, and received her Sixth Year Degree from Southern Connecticut State University. Mrs. Dear was a devoted educator for New Haven Board of Education for over 20 years, retiring in 1997. Mrs. Dear loved being an educator very much, that in retirement, she continued her ownership and teaching at Henryhan Inc. Dear Day Care until 2004. Helen was a devoted Christian and a proud member of Mount Zion Seventh-Day Adventist Church since 1961. She was dedicated to her faith and church where she served in many compacities. Helen enjoyed praying with her prayer group every Tuesday. Mrs. Dear loved her church and her church family. Helen enjoyed reading, singing, cooking, watching her favorite television shows, completing crossword puzzles, and giving back to charities, community, and loved ones. She leaves to cherish her memory, four sons, Marsene Dear Jr. (Sharon) of Ansonia, CT, Eric U. Dear of New Haven, CT, Kelvin L. Dear Sr. (Michelle) of Chandler, Arizona, Jonathan K. Dear, Sr. of New Haven, CT; two daughters, Geiselle M. Dear of New Haven, CT, Pamela T. Dear-Cunningham (Marvin) of New Haven, CT; 10 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; one sister, Peggy K. Jones of New Haven, CT; and several nieces, nephews, and Godchildren. She was predeceased by her son, Reginald B. Dear; and sister Jean K. Willoughby.