AUGUSTA - Helen Emma Smith Johnson, 104, died Sunday, Dec. 6, 2009, at Oak Grove Rehabilitation Center in Waterville, after a long illness. She was born in Castle Hill, March 1, 1905, the daughter of Parker Monroe and Alanda (Boyd) Smith. Helen graduated from Mapleton High School and Farmington Normal School, and taught school for three years in Skowhegan and 25 in Augusta, retiring in 1968. She was also a great piano player, who often played for the silent movies. After her retirement, she and her husband spent winters in Florida and traveled extensively in Europe. She was a former member of Order of Eastern Star, for 50 years, of Washburn and a member of National Education Association, Maine State Teachers Association, Delta Kappa Gamma for 40 years, South Parish Congregational Church, Cecilia Club of Augusta, Daughters Of American Revolution and the American Contract Bridge League. She was predeceased by her husband, Otis C. Johnson; and four brothers, Thomas, Raymond, Ralph and Clyde. Survivors include her two daughters, Mrs. Philip (Jean) Bird, of Waterville, and Mrs. Glen (Lois) Carson, of Belleair, Fla.; seven grandchildren, Lisa Scofield, of Hope, Leslie Bird, of Boothbay Harbor, Paul Bird, of Bedford Hills, N.Y., Peter Carson, of the Netherlands, Beth Greenwood, of Altadena, Calif., Julie Russell, of Pacific Grove, Calif., and Andrea Miller, of Clarksville, Tenn.; 15 great-grandchildren; two nieces, Patricia Burdzell, of Augusta, and Katherine McIlhargie, of Michigan; and three cousins, Philip and Larry Boyd of Peel, New Brunswick, and Colby Boyd, of Fort Fairfield. Mrs. Johnson will be interred in a graveside service at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, next to her husband, Otis, in Mt. Hope Cemetery, Augusta, followed by a private family service in the spring. Helen's family wishes to thank the staff of the Woodlands, Oak Grove Center and Thayer Hospital for the care she received. Arrangements are in the care of Knowlton & Hewins Funeral Home, 1 Church St., Augusta. Condolences to the family may be expressed at www.khrfuneralhomes.com.