NORMAN R. HELIE Died: Sat. 2/16/2008 - Obituary: Mon.2/18/2008 Norman R. Helie 90, of 17 Minerva Lane, Keene, NH died at his home on Saturday morning, February 16, 2008 after a brief illness. He was born in Hanover, NH on September 22, 1917 the son of Oscar and Frieda (?) Helie. Mr. Helie grew up and attended schools in Keene. He was a WWII veteran and served with the US Army in the 399th Infantry. He was employed as a plumbing and heating contractor in the Keene area. He was a member of the Keene Post 799 VFW, the Keene Council 819 Knights of Columbus, and St. Bernard's Parish. He enjoyed being with his family, fishing and hunting. He is survived by his wife, Pauline A. (Drouin) Helie; a son Steven Helie of Keene, NH; two daughters, Sandra Gemmell of Spofford, NH and Carolyn Detmer of Portland, TX; a sister Elaine Duquette of Swanzey, NH; six grandchildren, four great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. A mass of Christian burial was celebrated in St. Bernard's Church, 185 Main Street, Keene on Wednesday morning, February 20, 2008 at 10:00 a.m. Burial followed in St. Joseph Cemetery. Family and friends were invited to call at the Foley Funeral Home, 49 Court Street, Keene on Tuesday evening from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in his name to the Veteran's Van Program, c/o Gordon-Bissell Post 4 American Legion, 797 Court Street, Keene, NH 03431 Close this page to return. |
