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Helen Platt Obituary

PLATT, Helen M. (Reidy) In her 99th year, in Winthrop, formerly of East Boston, Dec. 1. Wife of the late Ernest Platt. Mother of Kathleen McQuillan and her husband John and John E. Platt and his wife Beatrice all of Winthrop. Loving grandmother of John McQuillan Jr. of Boston, Laurie McQuillan of Winthrop, Barbara Johnson, Cynthia Platt-Miller, John M. Platt and the late James McQuillan. Great grandmother of Caroline Johnson, Charlotte Platt-Miller and Tess McQuillan. Funeral from the Ernest P. Caggiano & Son Funeral Home, 147 Winthrop St., WINTHROP, Friday at 9 a.m. Funeral Mass in St. John the Evangelist Church at 10 a.m. Relatives and friends invited. Visiting hours Thursday 4-8. Interment Woodlawn Cemetery. For directions and to sign online guestbook go to Caggianofuneralhome.com

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Published by Boston Globe on Dec. 4, 2008.

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Kathy Murphy

March 12, 2009

I was so sorry to hear of the loss of Helen. My Aunt Rita Downing was her table mate at Elder Services in Winthrop until her death . My family and I had many very nice visits with Helen. She was also a great companion for my aunt.
My daughters and I are sad to learn of her passing.

James Hooley

December 4, 2008

John,

Our thoughts are with you. We are sorry for your loss.

Jay and Kim

Maryanne Belmonte Swartz

December 4, 2008

To the Platt and McQuillan families,
I am so sorry for your loss. May fond memories ease your sadness.

December 4, 2008

I am so sorry for your loss, I will keep the entire Platt family in my thoughts.

Roberta Tiano

December 4, 2008

Kay, my friend, I would like to express my sympathy in the loss of your mother. She could not have had a more devoted daughter. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Love, Roberta

Janis DiStefano

December 4, 2008

Wondering if this is the same Ms. Platt that tought at Michelangelo School in Boston in the 60s. Would love to know. She was a terrific teacher! So very sorry for your loss.

December 4, 2008

Platt Family
My deepest sympathy to the entire family.

December 4, 2008

Johnny P - I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your whole family.
Love,
Sarah

December 4, 2008

John, so very sorry to hear of the passing of your grandmother. Our prayers and thoughts are with you and your family.
Bill and Sue Harvey

The Caggiano Family and Staff

December 4, 2008

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