Helen F Barrett

To Catherine and Grace, and family. I am so sorry for your loss! I have such fond memories of Helen❤ When she lived in Caldwell, I used to go to her house with my dad. She was always so nice and kind. My father loved her. Good times! May she rest in peace.....God bless

Joan Dascoli Baio

To Mike and your family I'm so sorry for your loss. With love and prayer from the McPhee's

When you think about Helen and Frank they lived a life of love,empathy and compassion. Truly the best people Earth has to offer. We were blessed by their unconditional heartwarming love and many days of laughter. The world lost two Hero’s 81 foster kids? Great parents,friends and role models for everyone. Heaven Gained another Angel and Frank is Happy they are together again.The Love Story Continues..Godbless Love you, I will always remember our talks,and your amazing cookingSee you on the...

Helen,
Thank you.... for sharing your home and your family. You and Frank showed me what love is. You showed me what true generosity is. Thank you for entusting me to confide in. Grateful for all the time, advice and letting me win a few of the many checkers games. Most of all, thank you for loving me like one of your own. The world and I will miss your outspoken, generous, loving spirit. Tell Frank how much we have missed him. I love and miss you!
Good bye for now
Your Michael

Helen ,
My second Mother
Well she was GODS gifts to all .
Especially to the. youngsters , that didn’t have any family in their lives.
Her foster kids , AND of course , her own grown children too, Adele , Kim ,and Kenny
And , She was my second mother in life.
Her son Kenny , was my best friend at the time , growing up.
our families were constantly with one another, and we were very Close
The 50 yrs. That has Past...

Nick and I loved you very much. Give Glenn a Hug for us in Heaven. You are truly missed.

Helen was like a mom to me, her and frank changed and saved my life. She made me see the little things in life and how important family is. I was the first foster kid in her house and I felt like a family member. I will miss our talks on the phone and her advice to me. She had so much wisdom and she always had answer for. One of the strongest woman I’ve met in my life. Mom thank you everything you have done for me and I will miss you. I love you

I met Helen 1979; I was barely 14. I lived with her and her family till 1981. Helen welcomed me into her home & her family. Even though her house was full, she made a place for me to feel safe & secure. Helen considered me family and always reminded me how special I was in her life, as she was in mine. Helen talked to me, showed kindness and compassion, helped me & guided me through so much. Helen helped me get through high school, save money for my first car and my first apartment. I was...

Helen was not a quiet presence in this world. She was strong, outspoken, and deeply real — the kind of woman whose love showed up loudly and unapologetically. As a foster mother to 81 children, she changed the course of countless lives. Many of those children came back later, carrying with them proof of what her love, compassion, and steadfast care made possible. Quite simply, many would not have made it without her.

Helen was generous with her love. She gave it freely, physically,...