SWEDEN — Gerald George “Grumpy” Helwig, 85, of Sweden, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by love, on Tuesday, March 29, 2022.

Jerry was born on September 3, 1936, in the Helwig farmhouse in Lancaster N.Y. He spent his youth playing basketball and creating the next good time.

He married his sweetheart CJ in October of 1973. Together, they loved and raised 3 children and 13 grandchildren who fondly named him Grumpy.

Grumpy lived for his family. He also enjoyed raising cain with his brother-in-laws, fishing, working at Hayes True Value, riding his lawn mower, westerns, basketball, his LTD, and sticking it to the next telemarketer.

He is predeceased by his parents George and Mildred (Kerl) Helwig.

He is survived by his beautiful wife Carolyn Helwig of Sweden, his children Darren and Julie Helwig of Hamden, Heather Helwig and Robert Quint of Preston Conn., and Lindsay and Rob Knapp of Fryeburg. Grumpy also leaves behind his devoted sisters, Violet Tates, Joanne Sista, Sharon Helwig, and Arlene Buck all of N.Y., along with many nieces and nephews. The pride of Grumpy’s life are his 13 grandchildren that are sure to carry on the Helwig wit and charm. It was a Life Well Lived.

A celebration of life will be held at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, Grumpy requests donations be made in his name to Shriners Hospital or St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital.

To share memories and online condolences with the family please go to www.chandlerfunerals.com. Arrangements are under the care of Chandler Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 8 Elm Street, Bridgton.