Helene A. Goyette 79 of 10 Rhodes Ave. North Smithfield, died Tuesday at Landmark Medical Center in Woonsocket. She was the wife of the late Normand A. Goyette. Mrs. Goyette was born in Woonsocket a daughter of the late Armand and Berthe (Therrien) Bousquet.
Helene was employed by the State of RI for many years. She was a homemaker, a wonderful cook and event planner, an avid boater and fan of the ocean. She was also an accomplished seamstress. Helene was a former member of the Jayceettes, and a lifetime member of the Sodality of Mary.
She is survived by two sons Ronald M. Goyette of FL, and John N. Goyette of Woonsocket, three daughters Joseanne Beaudoin of Pascoag, Catherine Brassill of Wolfboro, NH and Lynne McElroy of MA, a brother Dr. Rene R. Bousquet of North Attleboro, MA, a sister Paulette Tessier of Greenville, TN, eleven grandchildren and three great grandchildren.
Her funeral will be held Monday at 9:00 AM from the Fournier & Fournier Funeral Home, 99 Cumberland St. Woonsocket with a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 AM in Precious Blood Church, Carrington Ave. Woonsocket. Burial will be held in St. Jean Baptiste Cemetery, Bellingham. Visiting hours are Sunday 4-7 PM.