HOLLIS — Helena M. DeSilva, 77, of Hollis, passed away at Pine Point Manor with her family by her side on Thursday, April 4, 2019.

She was born on Dec. 28, 1941, in Thomaston, the daughter of Alfonso and Helen Burton Valley Sr. She was educated in Portland schools. Helena worked in housekeeping for many years at the Friendship Motor Inn in Old Orchard Beach and later worked privately. She liked travelling, working in her flower garden and cooking. She loved spending time with her family especially her grandchildren.

She was predeceased by her husband, Joseph DeSilva Jr. in February; by her parents and stepfather Peter Lynds; and siblings George Lynds, Roy Lynds, Alfonso Valley Sr., Dolores Carey and Patricia Valley.

Helena is survived by her sons Peter Forbes of Saco and David Forbes of Saco; a daughter, Brenda Vail of Bridgton; brothers, John Lynds of Scarborough, Leslie (Andrew) Lynds of Boise, Idaho and Bruce Valley; sisters, Julia Dennison of Hollis and Clara Miner of Portland; four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, May 4, 2019, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Willett Brook Club House, 234 South High Street, Bridgton. A graveside service will be held Saturday, May 11, 2019, at 10 a.m. at Laurel Hill Cemetery, where she and her husband Joey will be interred together.

Dennett, Craig & Pate Funeral Home, 365 Main Street, Saco has been entrusted with her arrangements.

Memorial donations may be made in her honor to the: American Lung Association of Maine, 122 State Street, Augusta, ME 04330.