Helen L. (Perry) Noble, 82, of West Boylston died Sun., Sept., 7 at home. Her husband of 54 years, Robert E. Noble died in 1998. She leaves three children, Robert R. Noble of Lutz, FL, Janice L. Peterson of Holden, and Nancy J. Bradley of Springfield, VT; nine grandchildren; six great-grandchildren and nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her siblings Richard, Ira and James Perry, Mary Runnals and Elizabeth Trumm. She was born in Newfane, VT, daughter of Dana G. and Nellie H. (Moulton) Perry.

   Helen worked at Colonial Press in Clinton for 26 years and then at New England Envelope, retiring in 1989. She was a longtime member of the First Congregational Church of West Boylston. Helen was the family caretaker, she enjoyed knitting, crocheting, camping and crafts. She was also an avid reader and Red Sox fan and loved elephants.

   The Funeral Service will be held Sat., Sept., 13, at 10 AM in Fay Brothers Funeral Home, 1 West Boylston St. Burial will follow in Worcester County Memorial Park, Paxton. Visiting Hours are Fri., Sept. 12, from 6 to 8 PM at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to, VNA Hospice, 120 Thomas St., Worcester, 01608.