NEWPORT – Helen Haining, 96, died May 3, 2011, at her residence. She was born Feb. 1, 1915, in Readfield, a daughter of Wayman and Blanche (Lawrence) Boulier.
Helen lived with her aunt for a while and attended school in Richmond with a favorite cousin, Ruth Reynolds. She then attended local schools and graduated from Stetson High School. She married Basil L. Haining, April 4, 1941, and lived in Newport most of her life. Helen had worked at Gerald’s Store, Newport, for many years until retiring. She loved her home, enjoyed working in her flower gardens, crocheting afghans for special ones, playing cards, and taking rides in the country with her sister, Andy and sister-in-law, Stella.
She is survived by two sisters, Marion Austin and Lois “Andy” Boulier, both of Newport; a sister-in-law, Florence Boulier of Palmyra; a special niece, Brenda Haroldsen of Pittsburgh; several other nieces and nephews.
At Helen’s request, there will be no visiting hours. Graveside funeral services will be held 9 a.m. Friday, May 6,
at Riverside Cemetery, Newport, with Pastor Al Worden officiating. Arrangements are by Crosby & Neal, 117 Main St., Newport. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her memory to Ronald McDonald House, 654 State St., Bangor, ME 04401-5649 or to a charity of one’s choice. Those who wish may sign an online register at
www.CrosbyNeal.com.