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Helen Simmons Obituary

Of Norwood, at age 88 after a brief illness. Beloved mother of Diana Lee (Simmons) Drugas and Marylin Michelle Simmons of Norwood. Mother-in-law of Stephen N. Drugas and Richard P. O'Connor and Grandmother of Andrea Lee Drugas and Gina Stephanie Drugas also of Norwood. Beloved sister of Argera Polechronis of Walpole, MA and John Barkas of Wolfboro Falls, N.H. Loving aunt, great aunt and great great aunt to many nieces and nephews. Visiting hours will be held on Tuesday, April 1, 2008 from 4-8 pm at the Gillooly Funeral Home, 126 Walpole Street, NORWOOD, MA 02062. Funeral from the Gillooly Funeral Home, Wednesday, April 2, at 9 a.m. Followed by a Funeral Service at St. Gregory the Theologian Greek Orthodox Church, 1007 West Street, Mansfield, MA on Wednesday at 11 o'clock am. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to St. Gregory the Theologian Greek Orthodox Church, 1007 West Street, Mansfield, MA 02048-0293. Gillooly Funeral Home 781-762-0174

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Published by Boston Globe from Mar. 31 to Apr. 1, 2008.

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Kathy Maher

April 2, 2008

Marylin,

I was so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.

John Deal

April 1, 2008

Diana, Steve, and Family,
So sorry to hear of your loss.
Please accept our condolences and prayers.

John, Jenn, Johhny, and Olivia

Carol Salvo & Family

April 1, 2008

Diana and Family,

Our sincerest sympathy in the loss of your mother.

March 31, 2008

Marylin and family .We were so sorry to hear of your loss. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to help at this time.
Rich & Judy
Ryan, Jason & Shannon

March 31, 2008

Our condolences

Ken and Lynn mccarthy

mary paula and tom lydon

March 31, 2008

to diana and marylin and family...wishing you peace and joy as you begin to celebrate the wonderful long life of your dear mother .....mary paula and tom lydon and family

Kathy Hadley

March 31, 2008

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Brian Allard- From Source Code

March 31, 2008

Diana and family,
So sorry about your loss. Please accept my deepest sympathies.

Judy Wahl

March 31, 2008

Marylin and Gina:
I am so sorry for your loss, she will be with you in your heart each and every day. You and your family will be in our prayers.

Vikki, Joey, Bethany and Anthony

March 31, 2008

Marylin,
Your mother was a strong, kind, gentle and loving soul. She will truly be missed by all that knew her. My memories of the love you both shared are touching. You were truly blessed with one another. May theses memories keep you at peace, recalling the special bond you shared and the love you showed for each other every day of life.
May you and your family stay strong, and may your mom’s memory be eternal!!
All our love & prayers,

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