Helen L. Duchesne Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Helen L. Duchesne (Franklin, New Hampshire), who passed away on March 7, 2026, at the age of 96, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her husband Robert Duchesne, Sr.; her parents, J. Benjamin LaPlante, and Dorothy LaPlante, Sr. (Hersey); and her siblings, J. Benjamin LaPlante, Jr. (Ann), Eleanor Kehoe (Don), Irene Hoffmann (George), Margaret Paquette and Janet Mayo.
She is survived by: her children, Robert Duchesne, Jr. (Sandi), Mark Duchesne (Lynn), Bryan Duchesne, Matthew Duchesne (Audrey), Anne Smith (Robert), Lynne Poulin (Richard) and Carole Moore; her sister Rita Norander (Robert); and her brother-in-law Al Mayo. She is also survived by twelve grandchildren: nine great-grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, for those who may be interested, the family suggests a memorial donation in Helen's name, to the Newfound Lake Region Association, 178 North Shore Road , Hebron, NH 03241.
