Helen Ann Keeler Schulten, age 88, a resident of North Branford, CT formerly of New Canaan and Darien, died Tuesday April 24, 2012 in the Evergreen Woods Health Center. Born in Brooklyn, NY July 7, 1923, she was the daughter of the late Isaac P. and Anna A. Trainor Keeler. She was predeceased by her husband of 49 years, John Spencer Schulten and her brother, Robert F. Keeler who died in WWII. She was the mother of seven children: Jess Schulten (wife Lillian DeSena) of Charleston, SC, Dr. Richard Schulten (wife Jane Hamlin) of Guilford, Dr. Bren Schulten (wife Jane Reynolds) of Crete, Ill., Helen Rene vanGemert of Wayne, PA, Marguerite Leigh Zaimes, of Malvern, Pa., Christine Carter (husband Charlie) of Radnor, Pa. and Robert Schulten (wife Bridget Schulten) of Southport; 14 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren. She is also survived by her younger brother, Richard Keeler of Palm Beach, Fl. She and her husband owned and operated Old MacDonald's Farm in Darien from 1954 until 1981. The covered bridge can still be seen from the Post Road. When she moved to Evergreen Woods, she volunteered for 10+ years in the on-site store and was the Manager and chief purchaser. She even went to Stop & Shop for milk and eggs when the store ran out. She loved to read, knit, garden and take long walks outdoors in all kinds of weather. She volunteered for the American Red Cross. Private gravesides serves were held this week at Lakeview Cemetery, New Canaan, CT with the Rev. Paul Whitmore of the Southport Congregations Church officiating. For online condolences visit www.hoytfuneralhome.com. In lieu of flowers, the family request that contributions be made to the charity of your choosing.