(MyKeeneNow) – Helene (Galarneau) Sirois, 93, of Richmond, NH and formerly of The Villages FL, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by the love of her family on Wednesday, July 17, 2024.

She was born Oct. 18, 1930 in Lawrence, Mass., daughter of Malvina (Lavoie) and Lucien Noel Galarneau. Helene attended Saint Joseph’s School in Lawrence, graduating in 1948.

She was a devoted and loving mother and homemaker.

Helene was a devout Catholic, who watched mass on television every day. Family members would notice her praying with her rosary beads and reading one of her many Bibles. She loved to write and receive letters from family and friends near and wide. She was an avid bird watcher. If she didn’t recognize a particular bird, she would be seen researching what she saw in the many bird books she possessed. She adored visiting friends, playing cards and bingo, crafting, doing crossword puzzles, and spending time with her family. She also loved all that Florida provided, from the warm weather, to the many friends she made.

Helene is survived by her son, Normand, and his wife, Cynthia of Richmond; two daughters, Helen Robbins and Theresa Marone. both of Florida, a son, Daniel and his wife, Mary of Newport; a brother, Claude Galarneau and his wife, Barbara of South Carolina; a sister, Annette Valliere of Methuen, MA; 15 grandchildren, several great-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her daughters, Catherine Wall and Anne Marie Sirois; her son, Roger Sirois; her sisters, Jeanne Gowen, Cecile Fecteau and Rita Drass; and her brother, Paul Galarneau.

The family would be honored to have all friends and family join a service to celebrate her beautiful life which will be held on Monday,  July 29 at 10 a.m. All services are under the care of Cheshire Family Funeral Home and Crematories, 46 S Winchester Street, Swanzey. www.cheshirefamilyfh.com.