Helen (Coutoulakis) Salis 97, of Roslindale and Lowell, died December 24, 2009. She was the wife of the late Peter Salis. Born in Archanes (Iraklion), Crete, daughter of the late John and Irene Coutoulakis, she was a member of the Annunciation Cathedral of Boston, a charter member of the St. Demetrios Church in Weston, and the Holy Trinity Church in Lowell. A life-long member of the Philoptochos Society, Helen was also an early member of the Boston Nine Muses and the Radamanthus-Ides Cretan Society of Boston. Along with her late husband, she helped found the Homer School of Greek in Roslindale. Helen will be best remembered for her exceptional culinary talents and her passion for cooking Greek dishes and Cretan specialties. She was most accomplished in the fine art of crochet and embroidery, crafting countless beautiful afghans for her family and friends, as well as finely crocheted Christmas ornaments that adorn family Christmas trees. She possessed a strong sense of optimism, a kind heart and generous spirit and, above all, a selfless dedication and love for her family. She is survived by her daughter Renee Jeffreys and her husband George, sons John Salis and his wife Cathy, George Salis and his wife Sandra; seven grandchildren, four great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. She is predeceased by her brother Emmanuel Coutoulakis and sisters Erasmia Pandos and Evangeline Condakes.