Helen Payant, 71, of Bridge Street, Manchester, died September 1, 2001, at Harborside Northwood Health Care, Bedford. She was born in Farmington, NH on July 7, 1930, the daughter of Roland and Hazel (Smith) Randall and had been a resident of Manchester for most of her life. She was the widow of Emo Payant. Family members include her brother Leon Randall of New Hampshire, a sister Evelyn Potoczny of Manchester, several nieces, nephews and cousins. There will be no visiting hours. The Phaneuf Funeral Homes & Crematorium, 243 Hanover Street, is in charge of arrangements.