Helen F. (Simpson) Pouliot

Franklin Helen Fae (Simpson) Pouliot Helen F. (Simpson) Pouliot, 76, a resident of Franklin died, January 21, 2017 following a period of declining health. She was born in Concord, August 15, 1940, daughter of the late, Robert and Evelyn�(Champagne) Simpson. Helen lived in the Tilton, Northfield and Franklin areas for most of her life. She graduated from the Tilton-Northfield High School, class of 1958. She worked as a machinist at Webster Valve Company in Franklin for over 20 years and later at the Arwood, Wyman Gordon Corporation in Northfield as a technician for 18 years before retiring. Helen was a member of the Franklin VFW Post # 1698 Ladies Auxiliary. She was a parishioner of St. Paul Church. She and her late husband enjoyed their many travels in the United States. Helen was a avid collector of American Indian Dolls and Memorabilia over the years. In addition to her father in 1975 and mother in 1998, Helen was predeceased by her husband of 7 years, Roger J. Pouliot in 2002 and her sister, Diane Dargy in 2016. her family includes, her brother, Maurice "Moose" Simpson and his wife, Linda of Pittsburg, NH sisters, Carol Benjamin and husband Al of Fruita, CO and Virginia Martel and husband, Bruce of Campton and�very special brother in law, Roger Dargy of Laconia numerous nieces and nephews. Helen also leaves stepchildren, David Pouliot of Maple Valley, WA, Douglas Pouliot of Boston, MA, Daniel Pouliot of Raymond, NH and Christopher Pouliot of Boston, MA. and their families. Calling hours will be held Thursday, January 26, 2017 from 5:00 to 7:00 PM at the William F. Smart Sr. Memorial Home, Franklin-Tilton Road, (584 W. Main St.) in Tilton. A funeral service will be held Friday, January 27th at 11:00 A. M. in the Memorial Home. Burial will be in the spring at Holy Cross Cemetery in Franklin when weather permits. Following the funeral service Friday, a gathering to celebrant Helen's life will be held at the VFW Post # 1698, Peabody Place in Franklin. Those wishing may make memorial contributions in Helen's name to the NH Humane Society, P. O. Box 572, Laconia, NH 03247-0572.