Robert E. Helms

AUBURN- Robert E. Helms, 75, of 43 Franklin Street, Lewiston died Friday evening March 6, 2009 at the Hospice House of Androscoggin following a long illness. He was born in Lewiston, Maine on March 2, 1934 the son of Raymond Sr. and Gracienne (Pare) Helms and had been a resident of this community all of his life. He was educated in Lewiston parochial schools and attended St. Dominic Regional High School. He then joined the U.S. Marine Corps and had fought in the Korean Conflict for a total of eight years of service. He was employed in the construction field for many years prior to his illness. Robert was an avid outdoorsman having enjoyed fishing and hunting. Most of all he loved spending time with his family. He was a devoted husband, father and grandfather. He was a parishioner of Holy Family Church. He is survived by his wife the former Nancy L. Grenier whom he married on July 6, 1968 of Lewiston; one son Keith Helms of Poland Springs, Maine; two daughters Keri Lynne Myrick and her husband Dennis of Auburn and Maria Helms-Leslie and her husband Stephen of Fairbanks, Alaska; two sisters June White of Gloucester, MA. and Rejane Rodenbeck and her husband Ralph of Fort Wayne, Indiana; six grandchildren Quinn and Molly Myrick, Emilia and Zarah Helms-Leslie and Aaron and Benjamin Leslie; several nieces and nephews; foster siblings Fred Campbell and Judith Pendexter and many life long friends.He was predeceased by a brother Raymond Helms Jr.; and a sister Joyce Spencer. The family would like to thank Dr. Yacoub and also the staff at Androscoggin Home Care & Hospice for the wonderful care they have given to Robert. NOTICE Helms- Died in Auburn Friday March 6, 2009. Mr. Robert E. age 75 a resident of Lewiston. A Memorial Mass honoring Robert's life will be celebrated on Thursday 11AM at Holy Family Church. Committal prayers with Military Honors will follow at St. Peter's Cemetery. Those wishing may make donations in Robert's memory to the his favorite charity, The Salvation Army 67 Park Street Lewiston, Maine 04240. Online condolences and sharing of memories may be expressed at www.lynchbrothers.com . A Memorial gathering will be held on Wednesday 2-4 & 6-8PM at the Pinette & Lynch Funeral Home 305 Alfred Plourde Parkway, Lewiston 784-4023.