Helen I. Sharples

Attleboro - Helen I. (Lanoue) Sharples, 84, of South Attleboro, passed away on Sunday, September 1, 2019 comfortably at home, surrounded by her loving family. Helen will always be remembered for her hard work, adoration of her faith, her love of family, but most of all her never-ending love for her “Lucky 13” grandchildren. Born in Central Falls, RI on March 7,1935, she was the daughter of the late Edmund and Irene (Boutiette) Lanoue. She resided in Central Falls during her youth and graduated from the former Notre Dame High School, Class of 1953.   She married the love of her life, William R. Sharples on February 13,1960 and started a family. She was married to Bill for 32 years, until his sudden passing in 1992. Alongside her husband, she started W.R. Sharples Co. Inc and had the primary role as treasurer and bookkeeper. Helen, affectionately known at work by her nickname “H” worked until the age of 78, retiring in 2013. In addition to her husband, she worked closely with her son and daughter in the...