Helen English Burns

Helen English Burns, passed away on November 17, 2010 surrounded by her loving family. Helen was born to William P. and Delia Connelly Ward on September 26, 1923 in Detroit, Mich,, where she lived for 21 years. In 1944, she married her true love, Frank English and moved to New York, residing in New Rochelle and Rye Brook. Throughout the years Helen volunteered for many organizations. She was a member of Wykagyl Country Club and Larchmont Shore Club. She was very devoted to raising her children. Helen attended Cathedral High School in Detroit, Michigan. Helen was predeceased by her husbands, Frank E. English and J. Robert Burns; by her granddaughter, Margaret Mara Noonan; her sisters, Delia, Dorothy and Gertrude; and her parents. She is survived by her children, Frank E. English (Micaela), Mary Dee Merrell (Partrick), Jerry P. English (Lorraine), Helen Ann Noonan (John), Kevin W. English (Elizabeth) and Elizabeth D. English. She is survived by 20 grandchildren, 13 great-grand-children and many nieces and nephews. Her children and grand-children were so blessed to have such a kind and loving mother and grandmother throughout their lives. All who knew Helen loved her giggle, her humor and her love of life; she will be dearly missed. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, November 19, at the Church of the Resurrection Rye, NY at 11 a.m., burial immediately following. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Memorial-Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, Neuro-Oncology Research Fund, Dr. Lisa De'Anglis 1275 York Ave. Room C732, New York, NY 10065. Donations may be made in the name of Margaret Noonan or Helen Burns.