Gilmanton------Helen Elizabeth Wilson Clark, 100, a longtime resident of Gilmanton,, died on Friday, February 17, 2017 at Laconia Rehabilitation and Nursing Center.
Helen was born on February 22, 1916, in Lynn, MA daughter to the late James Albert and Emma (Long) Wilson. She has been a resident of Gilmanton since 1944. Helen was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She worked at Cormier Hosiery Co. for many years and also worked as a cook for the Gilmanton School Academy. Helen was a parishioner of Saint Joseph Parish in Belmont, NH.
In 1951, Helen and some of the local ladies organized a group to support the Gilmanton fire department and aid in building a new fire station and purchase a fire truck. The group was named the "Fire Sirens," and were the originators of the annual Gilmanton "Clam Bake." Helen loved to play golf and bowl.
Helen is survived by 3 sons, Richard and his wife, Joyce of San Andreas, California, Ronald and his wife, Caroline of New Mexico, and Roger and his wife, Liz of Gilmanton; 8 grandchildren, Laura, Richard, Ronnie, Mark, Michael, Rhonda, Scott and Rachael and many great-grandchildren. In addition to her parents she was predeceased by her husband, Albert O. Clark in 2003.
At Helen's request, there will be no calling hours.
A Mass of Chrisitian Burial will be celebrated Monday, February 27, 2017 at 11:00am at Saint Joseph Parish 96 Main Street, Belmont, NH.
Burial will be in the family lot at Smith Meeting House Cemetery in the spring.
For those who wish, memorial contributions may be made to Saint Joseph Parish P.O. Box 285 Belmont, NH 03220.
Wilkinson-Beane-Simoneau-Paquette Funeral Home & Cremation Services 164 Pleasant Street, Laconia, NH is assisting the family with the arrangements. For more information and to view an online memorial please visit www.wilkinsonbeane.com.