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Helen Creahan Obituary

CREAHAN - Helen Nell (nee Redden) Of South Buffalo, NY, age 91, died peacefully in her sleep September 27, 2008, beloved wife of the late Thomas Creahan; dearest mother of Mary Ellen (late Frank) Magnifico, Eileen (late Thomas) Webb, Jim (Helen), Patricia (Steven) Webb and the late Thomas Sudsy Creahan; loving grandmother to nine grandchildren and six great-grandchildren; sister of the late Betty McGuire, Jack Redden and Dolores Danahy. Family will be present to receive friends Tuesday from 3-8 PM at the (Hamburg Chapel) JOHN J. KACZOR FUNERAL HOME, INC., 5453 Southwestern Blvd (corner of Rogers Rd), 646-5555. A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered Wednesday morning at 10 oclock at SS. Peter and Paul Church, Main St., Hamburg, NY (please assemble at church). Interment will follow in Holy Cross Cemetery.

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Published by Buffalo News from Sep. 28 to Sep. 29, 2008.

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Mike and Mary O'Sullivan

October 16, 2008

To All the Creahans
We're so sorry to hear of Nell's passing. We were in Italy so we got the news late. She was such a beautiful woman. She gave so many such laughter whenever you saw her. Now she'll add a twinkle to heaven.
Love you all.

Jeff & Sara McGavis

October 1, 2008

Mr. and Mrs Creahan Jim & Sean
We are very sorry for your loss and want to extend our deepest condolences to you guys.

angela kilcoyne

September 30, 2008

Helen and Jim
I am very sorry to hear about Nell.I remember meeting her many years ago when I started bowling at Southside and I thought she was a wonderful person right from the start.She always made me laugh-she was quite a trip.
My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your entire family at this difficult time.
Angela Kilcoyne

Bob & Pat O'Dea

September 30, 2008

Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.

Tom and Jeannie Heilig

September 30, 2008

Jim, Helen and Family, What does a person say that you don't already know. Nell was the most loving, caring but yet very comical person we have ever met. Not only is she my friends mother and mother-in-law she was a mother figure to everyone of us kids who walked thru her door. Nellie you will be greatly missed an forever Loved.We love you.

September 29, 2008

Jim and Helen ,
My prayers go out to you and your family,
Cathy (shawn danahy foley 's - mom)

Tom and Ann Sullivan

September 29, 2008

Dear Jim, Helen and Family

I am so sorry to hear about Nell. What a wonderful woman she was. You will alway have great memories of her. You and your family will be in our thoughts and prayers through this difficult time.

KRUG FAMILY

September 28, 2008

Dear Creahan Family:

Our deepest condolences go out to you and your family at this difficult time. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.

Love,
The Krug Family

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