Helen M.

Chase

Helen M. Chase of Charlestown, NH, passed away on November 7, 2026. She was 78 years old and was born in Claremont, NH. Helen attended Charlestown schools and obtained her high school diploma as an adult in 1988.

She worked for 22 years at Grobet File Company in Charlestown, beginning when her youngest child was in first grade. When the company moved out of state in 2000, Helen helped care for her grandchildren.

Helen was an excellent wife, mother, and grandmother. She was well known for her lasagna and sweet rolls and earned the affectionate title of “zipper queen” because she could replace a zipper for anyone who needed it. She also mended endless items of clothing to get the most out of them.

She was always the first in line to help with anything that needed doing, providing support to her family and friends in life’s endeavours. Helen loved searching for treasures at yard sales and thrift stores, as well as spending time with and caring for her many “grand doggers.”

Helen is survived by her husband, Ken. They had been married for 61 years. She is also survived by their three children: Shaun (Michelle) Chase, Tina (Jim) Heath, and Jason; seven grandchildren: Derek, Ryan, Kobey (Cailyn), Mikala, and Jaylynn Chase, as well as Brandon (Jillian) and Kendal (Amber) Heath; and six great-grandchildren.

She was predeceased by her mother and stepfather, Vena and Milan Johnson; her father, William Bailey; her brother, Jon Bailey; and her two grandsons, Justin Heath and Mc Kuy Chase.

Helen will be deeply missed, and she will live on in the hearts and minds of those who loved her through all the wonderful memories they shared. A celebration of life will be planned at a later date.