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Helen Madden Obituary
GREAT BARRINGTON -- Helen Madden, 92, of 148 Maple Ave. died Monday at Great Barrington Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.
Born in Boston on Oct. 9, 1915, daughter of Dennis and Nora Leahy Killeen, she was raised in Housatonic and graduated from the former Searles High School in 1933. She attended Our Lady of the Elms College, now Elms College, in Chicopee.
Mrs. Madden was employed by W.T. Grant's and by Fairview Hospital in the laboratory. She also was head housekeeper at the Red Lion Inn for several years, and until retiring at age 87, served as a housekeeper for a number of local families.
Her husband, John Madden, whom she married in 1942, died in 1998.
She leaves three sons, John Madden of San Clemente, Calif., Paul Madden of Stottville, N.Y., and Thomas Madden of Richland, Mo.; two daughters, Helen Madden of Farmington, Conn., and Nora Cruikshank of Baragada, Guam; five grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
FUNERAL NOTICE -- A Liturgy of Christian Burial for Helen Madden, who died Monday, Dec. 24, 2007, will be celebrated Saturday at 10 a.m. at Corpus Christi Church by the Rev. William Murphy, pastor. Burial will follow in St. Bridget's Cemetery. The family will receive friends tomorrow from 4 to 6 p.m. at BIRCHES-ROY FUNERAL HOME. Expressions of sympathy in Helen's memory may be made to HospiceCare in the Berkshires, in care of the funeral home, 33 South St., Great Barrington, MA 01230.To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Sylvia Eichstedt ,Jim and Nora Gop
January 9, 2008
Dear Paul,Tommy and Family,
We are very sorry to hear of the passing of your Mom.Please know that we are thinking of you.
JANET REINHARDT
December 31, 2007
NORA, I,M SO SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT YOUR MOM'S PASSING. AM PRAYING FOR THE LORD TO COMFORT YOU AND YOUR FAMILY DURING THIS DIFFICULT TIME. I LOST MY DAD IN "06" AND MY MOM IS IN ASSISTED LIVING IN AZ. JANET AND ELLEN KEEP ME POSTED, HAD A GREAT VISIT WITH ELLEN IN JUNE IN WICHITA. GOD BLESS, JANET [VATER] REINHARDT
Doris Eichstedt- Beckwith
December 29, 2007
Tommy, & Paul and Family,
I have fond memories of your mom and all the talks we had when I worked at the bank. She was a wonderful woman and I will miss her. keep her in your heart I know I will.
Shelly & John Zimboski
December 28, 2007
To The Madden Family
We just wanted to let you all know how sorry we were to hear of your loss. Helen was such a great friend and neighbor. We had lots of good laughs and visits in the many years we lived at Christian Hill. We will always remember those times.
John, Shelly, and Shawnna
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Lori Ann Kueblbeck
December 28, 2007
Your Mom was a very special lady. She took the time to make me feel welcome in a situation that was very difficult. I will always remember her for this. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Steve Twiss
December 27, 2007
I was saddened to hear the news about your mother's passing from my brother today. Growing up, I felt like I had a second home at your house. Becky and I send our sympathies. Our prayers will be with you.
Joanna Wilson
December 27, 2007
May god be with you in your time of sorrow . Your mom was a wonderful women and will be sadly missed, and my thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Pat Murtagh
December 27, 2007
Helen will fondly be remembered for her smile, sense of humor and love of all things purple. She was a wonderful friend and I will miss our visits.
Preston Tinker
December 27, 2007
Hello,another part of the the Hill
legacy has past.Iam going to try to
come to see you and say goodby to
your mother
Jola Sliwinski
December 27, 2007
Dear "Little Helen"-
Your mom, and her love of pretty things, will long be remembered by all who knew and loved her! I am thankful for the opportunity to have met such a wonderful woman - who brought a smile to the faces of all! Please except our heartfelt condolences. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. Love - Jola and family
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