Helen M. Beams, 86, of Hamilton, passed away Friday, February 12, 2010 at Arcadia Nursing and Rehab Center. Born in Nutley, she was a long time resident of Manasquan where she was very active with her community. Helen retired from Continental Data Center in Neptune. She loved the beach and enjoyed to garden and read.

Wife of the late William F. Beams; she is survived by three children, Margaret Ann Sloan of West Belmar N.J., Mary Louise Glidden of Columbia S.C. and John Beams of Allentown N.J.; seven grandchildren, Jennifer, Erica and Amy Sloan, Joseph and Danielle Glidden and Sean and Heather Beams; a brother, Jack Frobose as well as many nieces and nephews.

A memorial service will be held at a later date to be announced. Arrangements under the direction of the Peppler Funeral Home, Allentown.