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1928

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2014

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Gillooly Funeral Home

126 Walpole Street

Norwood, Massachusetts

HELEN CAVANAUGH Obituary

CAVANAUGH, Helen G. (Mullen) 85, of Norwood, March 14, at Victoria Haven Nursing Home in Norwood. Born on August 13, 1928 and raised in Jamaica Plain, she was the daughter of the late Ernest H. and Helen (Cleary) Mullen, the beloved wife of the late Francis A. Cavanaugh, the loving mother of Francis A. Cavanaugh, Jr. and his wife, Kathleen, of Walpole, Ellen and her husband, Joseph Roth of Norwood, Janet and her husband, Timothy Daly of Norwood, the late Brian Cavanaugh, Sean Cavanaugh and his wife, Nina, and Thomas Cavanaugh and his wife, Patricia of Mendon; the cherished grandmother of Shauna, Michael, Patrick, Courtney, Daniel, Colleen, Julie, and Tommy; great-grandmother of Maeve, Liam, Owen, Kenzie and Timothy; the dear sister of the late Ernest "Buddy" Mullen and Mary Gallagher; and the aunt of many nieces and nephews. Helen was a member of St. Catherine of Siena Church in Norwood and devoted to the Mass and Rosary on Catholic Television. She was most recently employed at Perry Moran after many years at Durkee Foods in Dedham. Funeral Services will be held on Wednesday, March 19th, at 9:00 AM at the Gillooly Funeral Home, 126 Walpole St., NORWOOD, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 AM at St. Catherine of Siena Church, 547 Washington St., Norwood. Burial will follow in Highland Cemetery, Norwood. Visiting hours will be held on Tuesday, March 18th from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made in Helens memory to CatholicTV, PO Box 9196, 34 Chestnut St., Watertown, MA 02471 or at: www.catholictv.com. Gillooly Funeral Home Norwood 781-762-0174 www.gilloolyfuneralhome.com

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Published by Boston Globe from Mar. 15 to Mar. 16, 2014.

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Kimberly Ciardi on behalf of Victoria Haven

March 17, 2014

Helen always expressed warmth and kindness through her smile and sparkling eyes. Her video tribute is a beautiful recognition of wonderful family memories. May your own memories help ease the pain of her passing. We all miss her at Victoria Haven Nursing Facility.

Margaret Kenney

March 16, 2014

Helen was a beautiful lady who managed to smile every day . She will be missed by all at the Victoria Haven Nursing Facility.

Donna White

March 16, 2014

To the Cavanaugh family……I was so saddened to hear of Helen's passing. I will always have fond memories of her. She was such a kind and welcoming women. A pleasure to be around. Always with a smile on her face and a twinkle in her eye. Please know that my thoughts, prayers and deepest sympathy are with you all at this sad time.

Melissa DeLorey

March 16, 2014

Her smile lit up a whole room and her hugs and kisses were beyond warm and loving. A beautiful woman inside and out whom will be truly missed. Sending all of our love to Fran, Ellen, Janet, Sean, Tommy and their wonderful families. She is at peace and in amazing company!
Lots of love
Melissa, Colin, and Conor Delorey
Xoxoxo

Russ & Rose Myers

March 16, 2014

Your Mom was a lovely and gracious woman who will be greatly missed by her family and all those who had the opportunity to know her - no matter how briefly. Ellen & Joe, Dan & Colleen, our thoughts and prayers are with you in this loss. Russ and Rose

Kathleen Tarquinio

March 16, 2014

To the entire Cavanaugh family, I am so saddened to hear of Aunt Helens passing. She was such an amazing woman, always had a smile on her face. I'll always remember her laugh and her hugs and kisses. She was a great friend to Mom, always sending flowers for Thanksgiving. I'll never forget her deserts!
You are all in my thoughts and prayers. Love you all.
Hugs and kisses,
Kathleen

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18

Visitation

4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Gillooly Funeral Home

126 Walpole Street, Norwood, MA 02062

Mar

19

Funeral service

9:00 a.m.

Gillooly Funeral Home

126 Walpole Street, Norwood, MA 02062

Mar

19

Mass of Christian Burial

10:00 a.m.

St. Catherine of Siena Church

547 Washington St.,, Norwood, MA

Mar

19

Burial

Highland Cemetery

Norwood, MA

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