Mr. Kenneth R. Helm
July 13, 1937 - January 7, 2018
Kenneth R. Helm, 80, of Brainardsville, NY died Sunday, Jan. 7, 2018 at CVPH Medical Center, Plattsburgh. Born on July 13, 1937 in Charlotte, VT, he was the son of Frank and Mary (Sitifer) Helm. He was married to Doris Andrews in Malone in 1972. She predeceased him in May 1979. His second marriage was to Sheryl Turck in Clayton, NY in May 1985. They divorced in 2004. Mr. Helm attended Chateaugay Central School. He enlisted in the U.S. Army in 1960 and was honorably discharged in 1966. He was employed by Northern Landscaping for 10 years, Anchor Motor Freight for 25 years, and Bridgewater Links Golf Course, Lake Havasu City, AZ for 5 years. He was a member of the Brainardsville United Methodist Church, Frontier Masonic Lodge #517 of the Free and Accepted Masons, the Moose Lodge, the Elks and the Eagles. He is survived by his companion, Joyce Soucia of Malone; four children, Sharon Miner of Brainardsville, Anne Helm of Chateaugay, David Helm and his wife, Janice of Chateaugay, Thomas Helm and his wife, Lisa of Newport News, VA; two brothers, James Helm and his wife, Sandy of Moira, William Helm of Chateaugay; a sister-in-law, Lillian Helm of Chateaugay; Joyce’s children, Tom and Irna Soucia, Stuart and Robin Soucia, Brian and Sherry Soucia, Bruce and Toby Soucia, Maureen and Patrick Whalen, Guy and Claudine Soucia, Melanie and Craig Clookey; many grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Besides his wife, he was predeceased by his parents, a brother Bob Helm and a sister-in-law, Cynthia Helm. Family and friends may greet the family at the Chateaugay Funeral Home from 12 to 1 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 11. A funeral service will immediately follow at 1 p.m. in the funeral home chapel with CLM Cora Smith officiating. Spring burial will take place at St. Patrick’s Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to the Chateaugay or Burke Fire Dept. or a charity of one’s choice.
Kenneth R. Helm, 80, of Brainardsville, NY died Sunday, Jan. 7, 2018 at CVPH Medical Center, Plattsburgh. Born on July 13, 1937 in Charlotte, VT, he was the son of Frank and Mary (Sitifer) Helm. He was married to Doris Andrews in Malone in 1972.... View Obituary & Service Information