Berwick, ME

Helene Edwina Courier, 88, of Pine Hill Rd, Berwick, ME died peacefully at home on November 28, 2020.  She was born on November 10, 1932, daughter of Herbert Bolivar and Helen (Mosher) Bolivar.  She married Edward E. Courier III on April 5, 1953 and they were together for a total of 75 years.  She was a devoted wife, best friend and mother.

Helene lived in East Boston until 1994 and was an active member of Grace Church Federated.  You could find her every year at the church fair sharing a table with her best friend, for life, Marilyn Ford.  She loved her flower garden in her small back yard and to this day a rose bush still blooms that her father Herbert Bolivar brought back from the Cape.  After moving to Berwick she worshipped at the First Parish United Church of Christ in Somersworth, NH.  She enjoyed camping, crafts and spending time with her family and friends.  Helene had a kind and caring heart and helped those in need whenever she could.  Her sense of humor, contagious smile and poetic moments are treasured.

She is predeceased by her sister Ruth Boudreau, son-in-law Frederick Ross, and grandson Walter Smith.

Helene is survived by her husband Edward Courier, sister Margaret Flanagan, and sister-in-law Eleanor Chenevert.  Her children Ruth Ross of Wakefield, MA, Edward H. Courier and his wife Jaynie Courier of East Boston, MA, Lori Smith of Berwick, ME, and Cindy Courier of Tewksbury, MA.  Her grandchildren Elizabeth Courier, Nathaniel Ross, Meghan Courier, Angelin Ross Cocorochio, Edward Courier Jr., and Emma Smith.  Three great-grandchildren Autumn, Abagail and Gregory.

A celebration of Helene's life will be held sometime next year. Cremation care by Peaslee Funeral Home.