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Helen Lannon Obituary

In Danvers, Oct. 11, age 67 yrs, of Manchester-by-the-Sea, formerly of Lynn. Wife of the late Robert S. Lannon. Mother of John Glenn Lannon of Lynn, Laura and her husband Gary Dow of Gloucester, Ted M. and his wife Patti (Hargraves) of Lynnfield, grandmother of Matthew, Marin, & Jenna Lannon all of Lynnfield. A celebration of Helen's life will be held at the open air rotunda at Tucks Point in Manchester at noon on Monday. Her family will receive relatives and friends from 11:00 to Noon. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made in Helen's name to the Colon Cancer Fund at Massachusetts General Hospital, 100 Charles River Parkway, Boston, MA 02114. Arrangements are by the Parker Funeral Home, 35 Franklin St., LYNN.

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Published by Boston Globe from Oct. 12 to Oct. 14, 2007.

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Sara & Bill Brennan

October 15, 2007

We are very sorry for your loss. Aunt Helen was a very sweet lady.

Shannon Collins

October 12, 2007

Ted,Patti,Marin,Matty & Jenna,

We are so sorry for your loss. Gigi was a very special person. We enjoyed seeing her when we would visit. She will be missed. You are in our thoughts & prayers.
Love, The Collins Family

Mary McCarron

October 12, 2007

My deepest sympathy to your family.I only wish Helen and I had got together after our last meeting. She was a very special person. May she rest in peace.

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