Lois R. Duso

Lois R. Duso

Northfield, MA - Lois R. (Helm) Duso, of Northfield, MA passed away peacefully at her home after a long illness on December 28, 2025. She was born on January 1, 1948 to the late Arnold and Dorothy (Hartt) Helm. Lois was a graduate of Granby High School in Granby, MA.

She worked at the Belchertown State School and the Hampshire County Collaborative where she worked with her favorite little ones and learned American Sign language. For many years, she continued her passion for teaching young children by offering a day care business in her home. Later in life, she owned another business but this time working with senior citizens. Lois enjoyed playing chip 'n putt golf, fishing, bowling, and card games with friends and family throughout the years. She had a passion for painting, specifically her favorite flowers, irises, which she also grew in her garden. She adored dancing around to her favorite music with her husband Randy. Lois was always smiling; she had a very upbeat attitude and always looked at the positive things in life.

She is survived by her devoted, caring, and loving husband of 32 years, Randy Duso of Northfield, MA; daughter, Sonja Gougeon and her husband, Dale; sons, William Scheinost and Steven Scheinost; siblings, Arnold Helm and his wife Jeanne of Maine, Richard Helm and his wife Donna of Belchertown, Bruce Helm of South Hadley, and Conrad Helms of Northampton; and her grandchildren, Ava Gougeon, Drew Scheinost and Ashley Scheinost. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister, Diane Helm Scheinost of South Hadley.

Lois will be truly missed and remembered by all who knew and loved her.

Visitation will be held on Monday, January 5, 2026 from 4:00-6:00pm at the Beers & Story South Hadley Funeral Home. Family and friends are welcome to gather at the funeral home the following morning, January 6, 2026 at 9:30am for Lois' funeral service beginning at 10am at the Beers & Story South Hadley Funeral Home. Burial will immediately follow in West St. Cemetery in Granby, MA.

Her family has requested that in lieu of flowers, donations be made in her memory to the Alzheimer's Association, 309 Waverley Oaks Rd, Waltham MA 02452 or the Massachusetts General Hospital, Multiple Sclerosis Clinic, 125 Nashua Street, Suite 540, Boston, MA 02114.