Helen (Blakey) Williams, 90, of Manchester died January 20, 2011 at her residence after a period of declining health.
She was born in Manchester on September 28, 1920 to Harold and Martha (Heimann) Blakey. She lived in Manchester most of her life.
Mrs. Williams worked at several area shoe manufacturers and as a waitress at several area restaurants for many years.
She was a member of the Manchester Women’s Club for many years and was an active communicant of Blessed Sacrament Church.
She loved life and grabbed it with open arms and an open heart.
IN HER LIFE: The family includes her husband of 35 years, John “Bernie” Williams of Manchester; three children, Bob Beauchemin and his wife, Betty, of Tucson, AZ, Bernie Beauchemin and his wife, Janine, of Stuart, FL and Ginni Beauchemin of Lewiston, ID; three grandchildren, Cheryl Godbout, Bob Beauchemin and his wife, Laura, and Ken Beauchemin; four great grandchildren, Racheal, Lindsey, Meghan and Connor.
A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated Monday, January 24, 2011 at Blessed Sacrament Church, 14 Elm St., Manchester.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Susan G. Komen for the Cure, ATTN: Donor Services, P.O. Box 650309, Dallas, TX 75265-0309
Lambert Funeral Home & Crematory, Manchester assisted the family with arrangements.