Helen McTeigue of Petaluma, CA, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, June 9, 2025. She was 100.
Born in Philadelphia, PA, she was the daughter of the late Harry and Cecelia (Donahue) Haines. She graduated in the Class of 1943 from J. W. Hallahan Catholic Girls High School, Philadelphia, PA.
Helen worked for a few years as a secretary before marrying and becoming a full-time homemaker, raising six children with her husband, Patrick McTeigue, Sr. She began working outside the home again in the 1960s. She worked at Amchem, Ambler, PA, for many years.
In 1981, Helen moved to California to be near her daughter and sister. She continued with her career and enjoyed creating a new life for herself in California.
Helen made friends wherever she went. She had a genuine interest in getting to know people, learning about their lives. She had deep compassion for the suffering of others, offering help in any way she could.
Helen had many interests. An avid reader, she was a regular at our local library. She was a history buff, particularly American history. She also loved biographies. She loved watching movies on Netflix. Playing cards and other games was a favorite pastime.
She is survived by her children, Patrick McTeigue, Jr. of Peachtree City, GA, Kathleen McTeigue of Petaluma, CA, Martin McTeigue and his wife Gayle of Ocala, FL, Daniel McTeigue of North Wales, PA; grandchildren, Dawn Schwartz and her husband Daniel, Christina McTeigue, Daniel McTeigue and his wife Jessica, Colleen Kinndard; great grandchildren, Lore Schwartz, Vienna Schwartz, Linden Schwartz, Ronan McTeigue, Reece Kinnard, Lane Kinnard. She was preceded in death by three sisters, Cecelia Garland, Marie Yannaccone, Therese McTeigue and brother, Harry Haines, husband Patrick McTeigue, Sr. and two sons, Kenneth McTeigue and Hugh McTeigue.
All of us who had the privilege of having Helen in our lives will miss her greatly.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Doctors Without Borders https://www.doctorswithoutborders.org/ or Mercy Ships https://www.mercyships.org/.
Arrangements are by the Adobe Creek Funeral Home, Petaluma, CA.
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