1922 – 2013

LEWISTON — Helen G. Marois, 91, of Clover Manor in Auburn and formerly of New Gloucester, passed away Thursday, Nov. 14, at Central Maine Medical Center, with family at her side.

She was born in Houlton on Feb. 23, 1922, daughter of the late Charles Smith and Blanche Davidson. She was educated in Canadian schools and married Armand J. Marois on Sept. 28, 1942; he predeceased her on Sept. 6, 1964. She worked from 1956 to 1973 on the family chicken farm in New Gloucester and also worked evenings at the Continental Mill in Lewiston to support her family.

Helen was a member of Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish at Sacred Heart Church and the Amvets in New Gloucester. She enjoyed horseback riding, even into her later years.

She is survived by two daughters, Veronica Couture of Tennessee and Delia Sapiro and husband, Edward, of Chesapeake, Va.; a son, Armand Marois of Raymond; and nine grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren and six great-great-grandchildren.

She was predeceased by her husband; a son, Jonathan, on June 16, 2003; and a grandson, Michael Little, on Oct. 1, 2009.

You are invited to share your condolences with the Marois family by visiting their guest book at www.thefortingroupauburn.com.