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Helen Duncan Obituary

DUNCAN, Helen Marie (Costigan) April 22, 2010, 81, of Salem. Wife of the late Albert R. Duncan, daughter of the late Patrick and Nora (O'Brien) Costigan, loving mother of Michael Babin and his wife Lisa Masella of Salem, Joanne Gallant and her husband Terrence of Hill, NH, sister of Edward Costigan of Chelsea, William Costigan of Wells, Maine, and by Mary Coombs of Wilmington, she is also survived by six grandchildren, Laura, Nicole, Heather, Michael, Sean, and Kaitlyn, three great grandchildren, Amanda, Dagan, and Mackenzie, and by many nieces and nephews. She was the mother of the late Kevin Duncan and sister of the late John and George Costigan. Visiting hours will be held on Sunday from 3:00 until 7:00 PM at the Conway, Cahill-Brodeur Funeral Home, 82 Lynn St., PEABODY. Her Funeral Service will be held on Monday at 10:00 AM at the Conway, Cahill-Brodeur Funeral Home to which relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend. Burial will be private. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in her name to Ste Anne's Church, 290 Jefferson Ave, Salem, MA 01970. For directions and on-line obituary, visit www.ccbfuneral.com

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Published by Boston Globe on Apr. 24, 2010.

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Bob Costigan

April 24, 2010

Dear Mike and Joanne,
I want you to know that your mother was a special person that was there for me when I needed help as teenager. I have many fond memories of her compassion and love for her family. I will always remember cheeseburgers and a swim in the pool in Salem. I hope to get together soon to talk.
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John & Josie Batchelder

April 24, 2010

Our thoughts & prayers are with all of you at this difficult time, Mike, Your Mom is now in Jesus's hands,

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