Mrs. Helen L. Dionne

February 19, 1947 - May 1, 2018

LEWISTON – Helen L. (Gravel) Dionne 71, a resident of D’Youville Pavilion passed away May 1st, 2018 surrounded by her loving family after her courageous battle of lung and brain cancers. She was born February 19, 1947 in Lewiston the daughter of Anne Marie (Lebel) Gravel and the late Hector Gravel, Sr. On June 12, 1965, Helen married the late Dolor (Junior) Dionne and together raised 3 children. She was a stay at home Mom, then later worked at Knapp Shoe and Acorn Shoe Shops. She worked at BJ’s attending a sampling station, then the deli departments at Walmart and Hannaford. Throughout her life, she enjoyed ice skating, swimming, dancing, bingo, card games and camping with many of her family. She loved gardening and most of all her two dogs Missy and Chico. Helen is survived by her mother Anne, her daughters, Susan Vaillancourt, Anita Dionne and companion Gary Langlais; her son Steven Dionne and companion Amber Ferrol, her grandchildren Jennifer Dionne, Aaron and Mariah Vaillancourt, and Kaja Dionne; one great grandchild Mia; her sisters Prudence and Paul Beaudoin Sr., Diane and Denis Beaulieu, Anne and Greg Johnson; brothers Hector and Monique Gravel, and James and Shelley Gravel. She was predeceased by her father Hector Gravel, Sr., husband, Dolor, sisters, Cecile and Dolores and a brother Richard. The family would like to thank the wonderful staff at D’Youville Pavilion and Androscoggin Hospice Care Facilities who took great care of her and showed her much compassion during her stay. Online condolences and sharing of memories may be expressed at www.lynchbrothers.com DIONNE passed away in Lewiston, May 1, 2018, Mrs. Helen L. Dionne age 71 years a resident of Lewiston. A Mass of Christian Burial honoring Helen’s life will be celebrated 11:00AM FRIDAY May 4th in the Upper Church of the Basilica of Sts. Peter and Paul. Committal prayers to follow at St. Peter’s Cemetery. In lieu of flowers her family is asking for monetary donations to be made to her nephew who is battling medical issues at this time. His online donation page is: Go Fund Me for Scott Gravel. Family and friends are invited to visit Thursday 1-3PM & 6-8PM at the PINETTE DILLINGHAM & LYNCH FUNERAL HOME 305 Alfred Plourde Parkway, Lewiston, 784-4023