Helene G. Boucher

AUGUSTA – Helene G. Boucher, 93, passed away peacefully on June 16, 2026, at the Maine Veterans Home in Augusta.

She was born July 30, 1932, the daughter of Wilfred and Eva (Rousseau) Cormier. One of five siblings, Helene graduated from Cony High School. She married Lionel O Boucher on June 1, 1953, and together they raised five children.

Besides being a homemaker, Helene held several jobs throughout her life. She made rosary beads to be sent to other countries. She was a strong believer in her Catholic faith and helping others. After retiring, she and Lionel delivered Meals on Wheels for senior citizens.

Helene was a communicant of St. Augustine Church and the Togus VA Medical Center Chapel where she maintained the priest’s vestments and altar linens for many years. Helene was a member of the Ladies of St. Anne

She and Dad were members of the Pine Cone Reelers Square Dance Group. She took pride in creating and making all the outfits they wore at these events. She and Dad spent many weekends dancing at the Le Club Calumet with family and friends. She loved to watch sports whether it be the Red Sox, Patriots or following all the grandchildren around to attend their games. She was always ready to play cribbage with anyone anytime. She also loved playing and winning at Bingo.

She was predeceased by her husband, Lionel O. Boucher; brothers Lionel, Harold and Jim Cormier, sister, Mary Jane Morin; great-niece, Michelle Duncan Shaw.

Helene is survived by her children, sons Patrick and David Boucher, daughters Monique Morin and husband Richard, Susan Boucher, Ann Beaulieu and husband Steve; 11 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; niece, Helene Duncan.

Relatives and friends may visit July 8, from 4 to 7 p.m. at Knowlton & Hewins Funeral Home, 1 Church St., Augusta. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Augustine Church in Augusta July 9, at 10 a.m. Committal will be at 10 a.m., July 15, at Maine Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Augusta.

The family extends their heartfelt gratitude to the staff at the Maine Veterans’ Home for their compassionate care and kindness.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Helene’s memory to:

the Special Olympics of Maine or to:

Barbara Bush Children’s Hospital