Helen L. Murad

Helen L. Murad WEST BRIDGEWATER Helen L. (McCarthy) Murad, 76 years, of West Bridgewater, died Oct. 15, 2008, at home, after a sudden illness. She was the wife of Richard J. Murad. She was born in Boston, a daughter of the late Ruby (Chestman) and John E. McCarthy. Raised and educated in Braintree, she was a 1951 graduate of Braintree High School. Mrs. Murad was a homemaker and enjoyed animals, reading and gardening, but most of all, spending time with her children and grandchildren. She was the best mother and grandmother ever. In addition to her husband Richard J. Murad, she is survived by her children, Merleen A. Sammon and her husband Stephen of Hanson, Richard S. and his wife Carolyn of Hanson, Peter J. and his fiance Ida and her children Kevin and Kristen of Mansfield, James M. Murad and his girlfriend Leanne and her children Stormy and Johnny of West Bridgewater and the late Danny and Kathleen Murad; her grandchildren, Stephen Perkins, Ryan, Julie and Nicole Sammon, Joe, Emily, Rene, Amy, James, Amanda, Mikala and Lexi Murad; two great-grandchildren, Ava and Ashley Perkins; her sister, Barbara Pike and the late Jack McCarthy and Kathleen Martlin; and many nieces and nephews. Funeral from the Conley Funeral Home, 138 Belmont St. (Rte. 123), Brockton, Saturday, at 8 a.m. Funeral Mass in St. Ann Church, West Bridgewater, at 9 a.m. Visiting hours Friday 3-7 p.m. Cremation to follow. Interment at a later date in Pine Hill Cemetery. For condolences and directions, www.conleyfuneralhome.com.