Helen J. Allard

Helen Jacqueline Allard, 83 ( known as Jackie to most of her family and friends ) passed away peacefully on May 15 with her family at her bedside. She was bornon July 1, 1932 in her childhood home on Haskell street in Westbrook to Everett and Lydia ( Newell ) Boothby. She married Philip Allard on November 25, 1950 and at the time of his passing in 2006 they had been married almost 56 years. Jackie was very social and enjoyed spending time with her family and friends watching old movies, playing cards, taking trips to the casinos, going to beano, talking on the telephone, or just sitting around visiting. Jackie had a strong faith and had been a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (Mormon) since 1972. She was always thankful for the opportunities she had serving as a mentor and counselor for the young women for many years. Many members of the church fondly remember all the fudge she made for the bake sales and the money she helped raise for building projects. A granddaughter of Socklexes Newell, a full blooded Penobscot Indian, she was sponsored to become a member of the tribe and was proud to be listed on the Census Rolls. Jackie was predeceased by her parents and by her husband. The youngest of eight children, she was predeceased by her siblings, Richard, Philip, Robert, Leona, Shirley, Arlene, and Elizabeth (Betty). She is survived by her six children: Martha and husband John Bolte of Hollis, Philip and wife Becky of Raymond, Pamela Smith of Limington, Steven Allard of Westbrook, Timothy and wife Jo Ann of Gorham, and Kathleen and husband Timothy West of Standish. She also leaves behind 19 grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren with more on the way. The family would like to acknowledge and thank the wonderful staff of Springbrook Center in Westbrook Maine and Hospice of Southern Maine for the care they provided. Jackie always appreciated her wonderful neighbors and the kindness shown to her by Priscilla Barnes and Andrew Broaddus. At Springbrook she had gained two wonderful new friends (Irene and Lorraine) who helped brighten her days. Family and friends are welcome to join in a celebration of her life at a graveside service at Woodlawn Cemetery in Westbrook on Saturday May 21st at 2:00 PM. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to either the Activities Fund at Springbrook Center, American Cancer Society, or Hospice of Southern Maine. To express online condolences please go to blaisandhayfuneralhome.com

Helen J. Allard

July 1, 1932 - May 15, 2016

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