Helen L. Dubuque, 86, of Lyman, formerly of the Wildes District Road, Kennebunkport, passed away Tuesday, Sept. 27, 2022, at the Lodges of Sanford following a period of failing health.
Helen was born July 1, 1936, in Providence, Rhode Island, the daughter of Herman J. and Helen Hart Potter, and attended local schools there.
Helen was a fixture on the local docks, working as a sternman for her husband and son on their respective fishing boats. On the docks, she was lovingly known as Barnacle Betty and her husband Richard was known as Captain Danger.
She is predeceased by her husband, Richard P. Dubuque, and two daughters, Donna Jean Archer and Lynn Marie Archer, who just passed away in early September.
Survivors include her sons Richard Dubuque of Lyman, Steven Archer of Warwick, Rhode Island, and William Archer.
Services will be private.
To leave a message of condolence, please visit Helen’s book of Memories Page at www.bibberfuneral.com.
Arrangements are entrusted to Bibber Memorial Chapel, 67 Summer St., Kennebunk.
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