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HELEN O'KEEFE Obituary

O'KEEFE, Helen M. (Sorensen) Of West Roxbury, formerly of Malden, passed away peacefully in her home, surrounded by her loving children, on July 30, 2025. Beloved wife of the late Ronald Paul "Ronnie" O'Keefe with whom she shared 54 years of marriage. Loving mother of Brian P. O'Keefe and his wife, Christine of Westborough, William T. O'Keefe of West Roxbury, Ann Marie O'Keefe of West Roxbury, Robert J. O'Keefe of Mansfield, Maureen F. Cullen and her husband, Kevin of West Roxbury, R. Paul O'Keefe, Jr. and his wife, Katina Tsongas of Sharon and Kevin P. O'Keefe and his wife, Laura Owen of Cambridge. Cherished and devoted "Nani" to 18 grandchildren. Dear sister of James Sorensen and the late Ann Coleman, both of PA. She is loved and will be missed by many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend Visiting Hours in St. Theresa of Avila Church, 2078 Centre Street, West Roxbury, on Wednesday, August 6, 2025, from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in the church, on Thursday, August 7, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. To live stream the Funeral Mass, please visit: www.sttheresaparishboston.com. Burial in Mt. Benedict Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Helen's memory to St. Theresa of Avila Church, 2078 Centre St., West Roxbury, MA 02132 or to a charity of your choice. To leave a condolence message for Helen's family, please visit: bellodeafuneralhome.com Bell-O'Dea Funeral Home 617-277-7652
Published by Boston Globe from Aug. 1 to Aug. 3, 2025.

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Patricia A Dervan

August 5, 2025

The entire Dervan family has been touched by the kindness and generosity of Helen. We all learned a lot about Christian charity from her. Thank you Helen for your beautiful life.

Katherine Norton-Edge

August 4, 2025

Sympathies to the O´Keefe family. Helen always was always a smiling face at all of our family events. She will be missed.

Karen Kilmain Patriquin

August 1, 2025

So sorry for your loss. May the memories of your mom bring your family peace.

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Aug

6

Visitation

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

St. Theresa of Avila Church

2078 Centre Street, West Roxbury, MA 02132

Aug

7

Mass of Christian Burial

10:00 a.m.

St. Theresa of Avila Church

2078 Centre Street, West Roxbury, MA 02132

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Bell-O'Dea Funeral Home - Brookline

376 Washington St, Brookline, MA 02445

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