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Helen Colbert Obituary

Sister Helen Thomas Colbert, CSJ, in her 70th year as a beloved member of the Sisters of Saint Joseph of Boston, died Saturday, May 1, 2021. Devoted daughter of the late Thomas Francis and Helen M. (Higgins) Colbert, and beloved sister of the late Marjorie Colbert, Thomas J. Colbert, Walter F. Colbert, Robert A. Colbert, Francis (Hank) Colbert, Mary Connor, Reverend John Colbert, Reverend Arthur Colbert, SSJ, Paul Colbert, Richard Colbert, and James Colbert. Sister Helen Thomas is survived by her loving sister, Helen Conroy, along with many cherished nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews, and her Sisters in the Congregation. Formerly missioned as a teacher at St. Thomas Aquinas School, Jamaica Plain; St. Rose School, Santa Rosa, New Mexico; St. Columbkille School, Brighton; and Cathedral School, Boston. Sister Helen Thomas' many other missions were Community Organizer/Teacher, Hayneville, AL; Coordinator and teacher at the Resurrection School, Montgomery, AL; Accountant for the Jonestown Health Center, Jonestown, MS; receptionist for Dr. Mark Thomases, DMD, Brookline; Book Store staff at Mt. St. Joseph Academy, Brighton; Secretary for the Federation of Sisters of St. Joseph, Framingham/Belmont; and secretary for the Leadership President of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Boston. Private Funeral and Burial. Arrangements by Norton Funeral Home, Framingham. In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy may be made to the Sisters of Saint Joseph, c/o Mission Advancement, 637 Cambridge St., Brighton, MA 02135.

Published by Bulletin & TAB from May 5 to May 7, 2021.
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As a first grader i was very fortunate to have Sister Helen Thomas. I have such fond memories of how kind and caring she was. I remember she always seemed to be happy and had a beautiful smile. How I wish I had known Sister was local. My condolences to her sister, Helen, and the rest of her family. May she rest in peace

Nancy (Patsos) Gunning

Student

May 11, 2021

Sister Helen Thomas was my first grade teacher at St. Catherine's School in Norwood in 1956. She was very kind and caring.

Cynthia

Student

May 8, 2021

Sister Helen exemplified grace, patience, and persistence as she faced the challenges of ALS, all with the warmest smile. She touched my life and it was an honor to get the opportunity to work with her and know her. My condolences to her family as they lose her on this earth. I hope her love lasts a lifetime.

Rebecca Peixoto

Friend

May 4, 2021

Miss you already AJ. Your spirit, love of family, Sisterhood.... everyone. Will forever miss your laugh and monster hugs!
You set the bar So high....
Love you AJ.

Bobby

Family

May 3, 2021

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