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Helen Lee Obituary
She was born September 17, 1915 in Worcester, MA, a daughter of the late Daniel Walsh and Mary ( Lunney) Walsh. Mrs. Lee graduated from Commerce High School and Worcester City Hospital School of Nursing with a R.N. degree. Her nursing career of 38 years was with the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Richard F. Lee, sisters Mary Foley, Dorothy Hart and brothers, John, Daniel and David Walsh.
Mrs. Lee is survived by her daughters, Carol Capen and Deborah Ethier of Charlotte, NC and her son Richard Lee of Austin, Texas; 5 grandchildren; 10 great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.
Mrs. Lee lived in Worcester until 2005 moving to Charlotte to be closer to her family. She was very proud of her city and was active in community affairs. Mrs. Lee will be remembered as a spirited, loving and generous woman whose life was marked by her devotion to her family, her friends and her profession.
The family will hold a private graveside committal interment at St. John's Cemetery. Arrangements are in the care of Heritage Funeral Home, Charlotte, NC. Online condolences may be sent to
www.heritagefuneral.net
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Jay Foley
November 24, 2008
Carol, Ricky and Deb-my sincre condolences for your (and our) loss.
She was a great support for my Mother after my Father passed away. One remembers the good times when Joan, Pat and Connie got together and talked about the "old days" on the farm and when they decided to give themselves "new names". I particularly enjoyed a note from her last year and knew she ws still near her children. Again my sympathy.
Jay
Bobby Lee
November 4, 2008
Carol Ann, Ricky and Deb. My condolences on the loss of your mother. I have lots of memories of Uncle Dick and Aunt Connie taking holidays at Hampton Beach with our family. Dick and Connie and my father, Bob, and mother, Helen, were always very close because Dick was the next youngest brother. Also lots of memories of being at Victor Avenue in Worcester with Grandma and Grandpa Lee. I think that Connie is the last of my aunts and uncles. Memories of the Lee family have become more precious since the since the death of my sister Sandy a couple of years ago.
Karen Ullstrom-Avedian
November 3, 2008
So sorry to hear of your loss.
Connie was a beautiful person inside and out and her sense of humor will never be forgotten! She had such a "zest" for life and was one of the most uplifting, positive people I have ever had the honor of knowing. May god bless you.
John Walsh
November 1, 2008
Hi Debbie and Rick, I was very sorry to hear about your mom. I will always remember her her sharp wit and dry sense of humor. I remember the Sundays coming over your house after church, and visiting our grandfather. I hope you are all well.
Best Regards
Your cousin
John Walsh
Anne Foley O'Brien
November 1, 2008
Carol Ricky and Debbie-my deepest sympathies to all of you. I enjoyed having Connie to talk with after my Mother died (Mary(Joan) Walsh Foley)I felt there was someone who understood my sadness for my loss for she too had lost her best friend(her sister Joan). We helped each other by remembering the good times-a few tears that turned into laughs as time passed. I have so many fond memories going back to early childhood. She was a good sister to my Mom and to all her siblings and a really good aunt-I will miss her! May God bless and keep you all- Anne
Mark Foley
October 31, 2008
Aunt Connie is someone I clearly remember from my childhood. She and my mother were close and as often is the case with close siblings they would go through periods of rivalry and disputes. All would eventually be forgotten and they would be best buddies again. When my father died, and my mother was no longer driving, Connie was her lifeline to continued roaming around Worcester County with someone who could relate to memories of years before and activities long over. Connie attended my mother’s 50th high school reunion, reliving events of half a century past with my mother and her former classmates.
One of my many memories is one when my brother Michael and I decided to make the best of a boring summer day by riding our bicycles from our Shrewsbury home to Connie’s Burncoat Street home. An epic journey with Connie and my mother coordinating activities on the telephone so that my mother arrived to load our bicycles in the car and drive us home.
Connie always liked to be the first on the block to get something new. I remember when she bought a TV – 1948 I think – and we all arrived to see our first TV program, the Lone Ranger. TV in those days would often go off the air for hours before programming was available to continue. I remember that in the middle of the program they said they were stopping for a message of importance – that, of course, turned out to be an advertisement for Wheaties. The TV became a favorite for her dog who would sit in front of the TV baying in tune with Kate Smith’s singing.
The night before my mother died Connie was there, she was upbeat and in good health, a stark contrast to my mother’s declining condition. This will be a lasting memory for me of Connie.
Brian Walsh
October 31, 2008
Dear Family of Connie Lee,
Connie was my father's(John Walsh) aunt. Although I had only met her a couple times she was certainly someone you could not forget. My deepest sympathy's to all of you at this difficult time.
MARGARET GIANNINO
October 30, 2008
TO CONNIES FAMILY I AM SO SORY TO HEAR 0F YOUR MOTHERS PASSI NG. WE WERE FIRST COUSINS. I AM LIVING IN FL AND JUST HAPPENED TO SE IT TONIGHT.
WHEN WE WERE KIDS MY DAD WAS VERY SICK AND SHE CAME AND TOOK CARE OF HIM WITH MY MOTHER AND WE NEVER FORGOT HOW GOOD SHE WAS TO US. HER TWIN WAS ALSO A HELP TO OUR PARENTS. SHE WAS A GREAT PERSON. HER COUSIN MARGARET WALSH GIANNINO
Betsy Weiss
October 30, 2008
Dear Deb and Family, May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well-lived.I will always remember your mom for her high spirits and great sense of humor.Never did a time pass when we meet that we shared special memories and many laughs .She touched so many people with her kindness and her special gift of putting a smile on so many face's of those she came in contact with.We will keep her in our prayers and I will hold so many dear memories close to my heart, Sincerely Betsy and Family
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