CARIBOU – Helen M. Doody, 80, died unexpectedly April 20, 2011, in Bangor. She was born Sept. 26, 1930, in Caswell, daughter of the late Louis and Idella (Walton) Cote.
Mrs. Doody was employed by the Birds Eye Division of General Foods for many years. “Grammy Doody” will be fondly remembered by the many children that she so often took care of. She married George Doody. Nov. 6, 1947. Helen loved to knit, sew, paint and crochet, and many friends and family we the recipients of her handiwork. She was a great cook and loved to spend time in her flower gardens. She also enjoyed spending time with her family, especially hunting with them.
Surviving, in addition to her husband of more than 63 years, George of Caribou, are her two daughters and sons-in-law, Gloria and Jason Duncan, and Norma and Fred Michaud, all of Caribou; one brother and sister-in-law, Freeman and Carol Cote of Caribou; one sister and brother-in-law, Betty and William Robertson of Murray, Ky.; three grandchildren, Amy LaMonthe, Bobbi Jo Hanley and her husband, Greg, and Jesse Michaud and his fiancee, Stacy Robey; four great-grandchildren, Lance and Derrick LaMonthe, and Grace and Garin Hanley; many nieces and nephews. Mrs. Doody was predeceased by numerous brothers and sisters; and her granddaughter, Jenny Duncan.
Friends may call 6-8 p.m. Friday at Mockler Funeral Home, 24 Reservoir St., Caribou. Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Saturday, April 23, at Old Fashioned Revival Center, Blaine, with the Rev. Mark Carter officiating. Interment will be at Grimes Cemetery. After the services all are invited to a time of continued fellowship and refreshments in the church dining hall.
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