Helen L. Croteau

Helen L. (Goulet) Croteau, 76, of Temple, NH, passed away peacefully on October 21, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.

Born on August 23, 1949, in Lancaster, NH, Helen was the daughter of the late Leo and Fannie (Greer) Goulet. She grew up in Groveton and later lived for many years in Nashua before settling in Temple in 2002.

On June 27, 1970, Helen married the love of her life, Douglas Croteau. Together they shared 55 wonderful years filled with laughter, hard work, and devotion to family. They were blessed with three children, Stacey, Anna, and Philip, who brought her immense pride and joy throughout her life.

Helen worked as a hairdresser for more than 40 years, a career that perfectly suited her warm and friendly nature. She loved meeting new people and made lasting connections with clients and friends alike through her kindness, humor, and genuine interest in others.

She will be dearly missed by her beloved husband, Douglas; her children, Stacey A. Clark and her husband George, Anna J. Ribaudo and her husband Steven, and Philip D. Croteau; and her cherished grandchildren, Christopher (Topher) Clark, Harrison Clark, and Olivia Ribaudo. She is also survived by her siblings, Irene Ladd, Louis Goulet, Mary Reynolds, David Goulet, Fred Goulet, and Lori Frizzell, along with many nieces, nephews, and dear friends.

Helen will be remembered for her generous heart, her devotion to her family, and the joy she brought to everyone fortunate enough to know her.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, November 1, 2025, at 1:00 p.m. at the Temple Town Hall, 19 Main Street, Temple, NH. Arrangements are in the care of Smith & Heald Funeral Home, 63 Elm Street, Milford. To share a memory or offer a condolence, please go to www.smith-heald.com