Helen M. Arsenault
October 12, 1928 ~ January 6, 2013
SCARBOROUGH - Helen M. Arsenault, in her 84th year, formerly of Cape Elizabeth, passed away on January 6, 2013 at Gosnell Memorial Hospice House in Scarborough with her family by her side. Helen was born October 12, 1928 in Portland, a daughter of James and Diana Tanguay Mills. She was a 1947 graduate of South Portland High School where she was founder of the Student Newspaper. She married the love of her life Ronnie Arsenault at St. John the Evangelist Church on July 16th, 1949. Helen was a homemaker who enjoyed spending time with family, friends and her beloved grandchildren. She loved all kinds of sporting activities including skiing, bowling, basketball, and especially golf. She was a longtime member of the Purpoodock Club and an active member in the Southern Maine Women's Golf Association. She was also a terrific Bridge player. She and Ronnie loved to travel in their RV spending time with many friends along their travels. Helen was a longtime communicant of Holy Cross Church. She was predeceased by her husband Ronald in 2002 and three of her brothers, Arthur Mills, Lloyd Mills, and James Mills. Helen is survived by her six children; Donald J. (Beverly) Arsenault of Rome, N.Y., Dianne T. (Matthew) McConnell of Edgewater, MD, Anne-Marie "Amy" Arsenault of Scarborough, Theresa L. Arsenault of South Portland, James R. (Patricia) Arsenault of Scarborough, and Jane P. (Scott) Chapman of West Granby, CT; a sister, Mary Mahoney of Cape Elizabeth; two brothers, Donald Mills of Waterboro, and Charles (Ruth) Mills of South Portland. She is sadly missed by her 10 grandchildren, Jeffrey, Michael, Sarah, Stephanie, Brian, Kevin, Jane Elizabeth, Thomas, Steven, and Sean. Visitation will be held from 3-6 pm on Tuesday, Jan. 8, at Conroy-Tully Crawford South Portland Chapel, 1024 Broadway, South Portland. Prayers will be recited at 12:15 pm, Wednesday at the South Portland Chapel followed by a 1 pm Mass of Christian Burial at Holy Cross Church, Corner of Broadway and Cottage Road, South Portland. Spring burial will be in Riverside Cemetery, Cape Elizabeth.Online condolences may be expressed below.
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Amy, sorry to hear of your mother’s passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May you find comfort in the memories that you have of her and your father. Frank and Gail
– Frank Vickerson
Amy and family, I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. It sounds like she was a wonderful woman who led a full life. I hope you can find comfort in her memory. Sincerely, Margaritt
– Margaritt McNulty
I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your Mom- Helen and Ron were great next door neighbors to me and my family for many years. I remember them sharing firewood from the camper for our firepits and always a box of red hot dogs from jordans for letting them use our driveway to park the camper…I always said you don’t need to do that but Helen always insisted to do that for us… Your Mom was a good listener…she helped me through some rough times as we would sit and talk outside in her driveway at times. Take care and again my condolences Liz Ruarke 8(11) State Ave Cape Elizabeth
– Liz Ruarke
The many members of Southern Maine Women’s Golf Association owe your mother and a few other pioneering women a huge thank you. They started an organization that has endured through their leadership and love of golf. We, like she did, spend many hours, on the golf course, competing and enjoying life.
– Barbara Rondeau, President SMWGA