MONTPELIER: Helen M. Carlyle, 90, formerly of Moretown and most recently of Montpelier, died Sunday, July 10, 2011 at the Mayo Nursing Home in Northfield. She was born in Middlesex on Oct. 2, 1920 to Charles and Dora (Barlow) Cooney. She spent her early childhood in Middlesex Center and attended schools in Middlesex Center, Duxbury and Johnson. Helen was married on July 2, 1937 to Kenneth John Carlyle, who died Jan. 27, 1986. She was a former member of the Waterbury American Legion Auxiliary. Helen was an avid reader and enjoyed doing crossword puzzles, playing cards and bird watching at her home in Moretown. She loved hearing a good joke and especially sharing it with others. The most precious thing in life for her was her children and nothing made her happier than getting together for a family reunion where everyone looked forward to her homemade beans. She is survived by daughters Ruth Richardson of Williamstown, Cheryl Brown and her husband, Gary, of Moretown, Lisa Baroffio and her husband, Dean, of Northfield, Julie Moody and her husband, Brian, of East Montpelier; sons Francis W. Carlyle and his wife, Ann, of Ocala, FL, Kenneth Carlyle Jr. and his wife, Betty, of Ocala, FL and Robert Carlyle and his wife, Sarah, of Barre; and sisters Bernice Cooney of Montpelier and Janice Dunster and her husband, Melvin, of Waterbury and her brother Charles Cooney of South Hero. She is also survived by numerous grandchildren, including great and great-great-children, as well as nieces and nephews. Helen is predeceased by her parents, her firstborn daughter, Helen, and eight brothers and sisters. A memorial service will be held on Friday, July 22, 2011, at 11:00 AM at Barber & Lanier Funeral Home, 139 Main St., Montpelier. Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, 300 Cornerstone Drive, Suite 128, Williston, VT 05495. For those wishing to convey online condolences to the family, please visit www.barber-lanier.com.