MILLINOCKET – Helen Crawford Spence, 92, passed away Wednesday, Nov. 16, 2005, at a local healthcare facility. She was born Feb. 7, 1913, in Millinocket, the daughter of John and Mary (O’Neill) Crawford. Helen was a graduate of Stearns High School, Class of 1931. She worked at the Great Northern Hotel for seven years, and then worked at Millinocket Regional Hospital for 12 years. Helen was a member of the AARP, and she was a member of the Little Flower Circle, Daughters of Isabella for over 50 years. She loved to knit mittens, sweaters and hats for all of her beloved grandchildren. She is survived by two sons, John G. Spence and his wife, Janelle, and John W. Snider and his wife, Shirley, both of Millinocket; one sister, Eileen and her husband, Alphonso Moscone, of Millinocket; eight grandchildren, Aaron Spence, Rachel and Brian Manzo, Johnna and Paul Dionne, Corrie Michaud, Cindy and John Masetta, Diane Snider, Joseph and Caitlin Polchies and Nicole Polchies; six great-grandchildren and four special friends she held close in her heart, Grace and Donald Helstrom and Gerri and Brian Anderson. In addition to her husband, Donald M. Spence, Helen was predeceased by her siblings, Mary Townsend, Elizabeth Walls Kelly, Margarite Babin, James Crawford and John Crawford. Helen will be sadly missed by her loving family. Friends may call 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 20, at R.L. Bouchard Funeral Home, 11 Tamarack St., Millinocket, where the Little Flower Circle Daughters of Isabella will recite the Rosary at 7 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 11 a.m. Monday, Nov. 21, at St. Martin of Tours Catholic Church. Burial will be held in Millinocket Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations in Helen’s memory may be made to the Katahdin Area Support Group, 10 Field St., Millinocket, ME 04462. Arrangements entrusted to R.L. Bouchard Funeral Home and Cremation Service. To leave condolences online, please visit www.bouchardfh.com
HELEN CRAWFORD SPENCE
