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Helena Tobin Obituary

TOBIN Helena M. (Lennon) in Brighton formerly of Brookline February 2, 2013. Beloved wife of James J. Tobin. Devoted mother of Jeff (BPD) and his wife Patricia of Dorchester, Paul and his wife Merry of Irvine, CA, Catherine of Brighton, Elizabeth Tobin, Esq. and her husband Matthew Harris of Wayland, Matthew, Esq. and his wife Paige of Scituate, Sheila Cronin and her husband Michael of Quincy, Mark and Michael both of Dorchester, Eileen Tobin of Watertown, Maureen Tziavas and her husband Jim of Ashland, Amy Kubilis and her husband Tom of Medford and the late Theresa Louise. Sister of Claire Lennon Hourihan of Needham, Sr. Catherine Lennon CSJ of Buffalo, NY, Joseph Lennon of Lynnfield and Marco Island, FL and the late Mary Lennon Enos of Brookline, Theresa Lennon Shah of MD. Also survived by 16 grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Funeral from the Lehman Reen & McNamara Funeral Home, 63 Chestnut Hill Avenue (nr. Brighton Courthouse), BRIGHTON Wednesday at 9:30 A.M. Funeral Mass in St. Columbkille Church at 10:30 A.M. Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend. Visiting Hours Tuesday 3:00 P.M. 9:00 P.M. Interment St. Joseph Cemetery, West Roxbury. Graduate of St. Mary High School Class of 1949, Past President of St. Mary Mother’s Club, Whiskey Point Alumni. In lieu of flowers donations in memory of Helena may be made to St. Columbkille Building Fund, 321 Market Street, Brighton, MA 02135 or Sisters of St. Joseph, 637 Cambridge Street, Brighton, MA 02135. Funeral Home Handicapped Accessible. For directions and guest book please www.lehmanreen.com Lehman Reen & McNamara Funeral Home Brighton 617 782 1000

Published by Boston Herald from Feb. 4 to Feb. 5, 2013.
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My condolences to Michael and all the Tobins for the loss of your Mother. The Mass for Helena was a wonderful tribute to her. May your precious memories of a life well lived sustain you.

Charline & Jim Lawless

February 7, 2013

I grew up with The Tobin's and was positively affected my Mrs Tobin for many years!! I would love to hear from Jeff & Paul after everything settles down
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Bob Blackburn

February 6, 2013

We basked in the love that Helena Tobin radiated toward Oliver and Elliot. It was a wonderful love of children and a love for life that taught us (as new parents) how a family should be raised and how a life should be lived. Thank you Mrs. Tobin. Thank you Helena.

Jason and Tonia (and Oliver and Elliot)

February 6, 2013

Moe, Jimmy and the Tobin Family,
Our thoughts and prayers to you and your family during this difficult time. May your Mom rest in peace and the warm memories that you have last a lifetime.

Suzan & Richie Nicholson

Suzan Nicholson

February 5, 2013

On every occasion that I spoke with your mother she always made me feel like I was the only one in the room. She never forgot to ask about everyone in the family and truly cared about each of us. Her spirit and compassion were second to none. We are truly sorry for your loss but she will never be forgotten and fondly remembered.

Jim and Cathy Lavery and family

February 5, 2013

The Blue Hills' Regional School of Canton, Massachusetts, extends its heartfelt condolences for your loss.

February 5, 2013

Elizabeth and the Tobin Families

We are very sorry for your loss. Liz I will always remember what great style she had and how she passed that great sense of style and class on to all of you.

Love Linda and Bob Holahan

Linda Holahan

February 5, 2013

To Amy and Family! We are truly sorrow for your loss! From Your Hyatt Regency Cambridge Family!

Maryann VaRence

February 5, 2013

Nana you were a light in this world, the Heaven's will be brighter now. We will miss your smile, and how you loved to celebrate everything and everyone. I'm thankful that you were in my life and know you will always watch over all of us through our life's journeys.
Rest in peace and embrace Auntie Theresa. Love Mikey

Michael Cronin,III

February 5, 2013

Dear Sheila, Mike, Michael and Theresa, On behalf of the Kaufman family, I am sending our deepest sympathy on the loss of your mother/Nana. I didn't know your mother, Sheila, but remember you telling me how talented, vivacious, and giving she was.....all qualities I see in you. She taught you well, as you and Mike are doing for your children. A wonderful progression of life that is a tribute to your mother. I regret that I cannot be there to attend the services (Ray and I are in Florida), but am sending love and hopes that you find strength to get through this sad time. With heartfelt sympathy, Maralyn Kaufman David (Marshfield) and Ron Kaufman (Duxbury) and families

February 5, 2013

Our thoughts and prayers are with the Tobin family at this sad time, Helena was one of the best.
Frank and Sally Hart
Ft Myers Beach Fl

February 5, 2013

my condolences on behalf of myself and my dad bernie Burke to Sheila and paul and family -joe burke

joe Burke

February 4, 2013

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Jim & Annette Walker

February 4, 2013

HELENA SOMEONE WHO MADE THE WORLD A BRIGHTER AND BETTER PLACE.WE DID NOT SEE EACH OTHER OVER THE YEARS BUT YOU ALWAYS KEPT IN TOUCH WHICH WAS A JOY MAIRE JOHNSON AND FAMILY

MARIE JOHNSON

February 4, 2013

My nana was one of the most important people in my life,yeah, she is one of those types of people. I will never ever forget my Nana because she really cared about me.

Cassie Tobin

February 4, 2013

To the Tobin Family,
I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your mother. She was a wonderful person! I have so many fond memories of time spent with all of you. I will never forget the many hours we spent in your home and how your mother always made us feel special and welcome. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Gege Dellorco(Johnson)

February 4, 2013

Dear Elizabeth (E) and family,

So sorry to hear of your mother's passing. May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

Pat K

February 4, 2013

To the Tobin family
I am so sorry to hear of the passing of your mom. I have fond memories growing up with Eileen and Moe and whenever I was in your home your mom always made me feel welcome.
She made my daughter a beautiful blanket when she was born and we still have it.
You are all in my thoughts and prayers..

Diane Buckley O'Shea

February 4, 2013

Maureen & family,
We just wanted to say how sorry we were when hearing of your Moms passing. She was a wonderful woman and we are thinking of you!

The Cerasulo Family (Lisa Aiello)

February 4, 2013

My heart goes out to each and every one of the kids and Mr. Tobin.(Especially you Jeff) Your mother has a special place in my heart, what I wonderful women, she will be surely missed. I will keep you all in my thoughts and prayers. Would love to re-connect with any or all of you. My contact is [email protected] 954-290-4222 Sue Travers Courtade (Pompano Beach, FL)Wish I could attend the wake and funeral, BJ is going to try to represent the Travers Family!
My dad died suddenly this Fall at age 88 and my mom, Pat, died 7 years ago, it is very difficult to loose a parent.
I will keep you all in my thoughts and prayers. What a great picture of her! She looked great!
Sue

Sue Travers Courtade

February 4, 2013

Dear Jim & Family,

We were saddened to learn of Helena's death. May the good memories sustain and nourish you as time goes by.

The Newsham Family

February 4, 2013

To all the Tobins and Lennons,
My sincere sorrow on the death of Helena.
She was a great sport, full of fun and laughter, a hard working mom who gave her all to a wonderful family. Her legacy was so rewarding as pictured in the Christmas card this year! May you all be comforted by the wonderful memories of her life. Well done, good and faithful servant.
Love to you all,

Kay Boyle McNeill

February 4, 2013

Dear Nana,
I miss you so much. I will always remember our Saturdays together just sitting and talking. You always put everyone's needs ahead of yours. Thank you for loving me and helping me to become a better person. You will always be a part of me. I love you so much. Rest in peace Nana.

Theresa Cronin

February 3, 2013

Dear Helena
You were a wonderfully sweet person, who lit up a room, you will be missed in this world but you will find peace in Heaven with Theresa.

Etta and Mike Cronin

February 3, 2013

Mom you were the reason that Mother's Day was invented. You were and always will be a blessing to our family, as a wife, mother, and grandmother. Your love was unending and it will be everlasting for you taught us through your examples. Always thinking of others with your thoughtful, caring and loving ways. Your beauty will always shine through in our memories of you. Im so thankful to of had you for my mother, my friend. I think if we asked out load who has been given a home made afgan, a baby outfit or an irish bread, most of the church will stand up. You were a remarkable and wonderful woman, who touched so many lives. Words can't start to explain how much you will be missed, but a thank you will begin! I love you Mom, rest in peace and give Theresa a big hug for us, we love and miss her too, I can picture the embrace of you both in Heaven.

Sheila Cronin

February 3, 2013

lOSING MY OLDEST AND DEAREST CHILDHOOD FRIEND, SO GLAD WE GOT TO SEE YOU CHRISTMAS THIS PAST YEAR. MAY YOU REST IN PEACE NOW, MUCH lOVE
RITA & PAUL

February 3, 2013

Dear Jim ane family. I am so sorry to hear about Helena. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time. As of now I am in Florida and sorry I won't be able to be at the services for Helena. Love Barbara

Barbara Moroney

February 3, 2013

I miss you so much Mom...I can't believe you are gone. Thank you so much for supporting me when I was growing my business and helping me keep it alive when I was sick. Thank you for treating Thanh like a daughter and Lyaa & Jenny as if they were family. You thought of everyone else first, yourself never. Be at peace now Mom, the pain is over...I love you Mom

mike tobin

February 3, 2013

dear JIm and family i am stunned at this heart breaking loss of Helena, God be with you in your hours of need with deepest sympathy Jean Simmons brighton Ma

Jean Simmons

February 3, 2013

There are no words. Our hearts are broken. Keeping you all close in our hearts.

Mary Daly

February 3, 2013

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

February 2, 2013

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