Helene I. Drapeau

Helene (Ducharme) Drapeau, 71, of Claremont, NH died Tuesday, August 14, 2018.

Helene was born in Fall River, MA on June 13, 1947, the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Ducharme. She was raised in Fall River, MA, attended local schools, and worked primarily in retail. Helene married Robert H. Drapeau and the two spent 44 years together. They raised their two sons, Michael and Brian, in Manchester, NH.

In her spare time, Helene enjoyed painting ceramic knickknacks. Her most recent favorite pastime was savoring a Dunkin' Donuts iced coffee while visiting with her son, Brian. Helene attended church at St. Pius in Manchester, NH.

Helene is survived by her sons, Michael and Brian Drapeau and her granddaughters, Olivia and Delaney Drapeau. She was predeceased by her husband Robert H. Drapeau.

SERVICES: Family and friends are invited to attend a graveside service on Friday, August 17th at 1:30pm at the New Hampshire State Veterans Cemetery, 110 Daniel Webster Highway in Boscawen. Memorial contributions can be made to the Dementia Society of America online at www.dementiasociety.org. Phaneuf Funeral Homes and Crematorium is assisting the family with arrangements. To view an online memorial or leave a message of condolence please go to www.phanuef.net.