Helen T. Soucy, 74, of Goffstown, died June 19, 2010 at her home surrounded by family, following a long illness.
She was born in Manchester, February 11, 1936, and was the daughter of Roland and Irene (Gagnon) Sarette. She was a communicant of the Parish of the Transfiguration.
Helen was educated locally, and went on to become one of the greatest homemakers, wife, mother and grandmother. She remained devoted to some of her childhood friends, always finding time to listen and offer advice. Her devotion to the Blessed Virgin, in particular Our Lady of Medugorje, and daily attendance at Mass, remains an inspiration to her family, and friends. She will be missed.
IN HER LIFE: Family members include her husband of 43 years, Maurice Soucy, of Goffstown; five daughters, Carol Bernard and her husband Robert, of NY, Linda Bernier, and her husband Ronald, of Hooksett, Debra Smith, and her husband, Hannaford, of Winchester, Diane Frost, and her husband, James, of Goffstown, Mary Ann Chapman, and her husband, Richard, of Weare; 3 sons, Robert Soucy, and his wife, Diane, of Candia, Richard Soucy, of Manchester, Francis Soucy and his wife, Michele, of MN; 21 grandchildren; 8 great grandchildren; 2 brothers, Normand Sarette, and his wife Suzanne, of FL, Raymond Sarette, and his wife Dolores, of Enfield; an aunt, Aline Ouellette, of Goffstown; several nieces, nephews, cousins, brothers, and sister-in-laws.
Calling hours at the Lambert Funeral Home and Crematory, 1799 Elm St. corner of North St. will be Tuesday from 4 to 8 o’clock.
A funeral Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at the Parish of the Transfiguration, Kelly and Alsace St. Manchester on Wednesday, June 23, 2010.
Commital prayers and burial followed at the Mt. Calvary Cemetery Goffstown Rd.
Memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, 2 Commerce Drive, Suite 110, Bedford, NH 03110.