HELEN ULICH

ULICH, Helen (O'REILLY) Passed away on November 1st surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Warrington, Cheshire, England on April 29, 1942. After earning a master's degree in education, Helen taught in England for two years before making what she would always say was the best decision of her life, accepting a new job at the Frankfurt International School in Oberursel, Germany. It is there that she met Waldemar (Wally) Ulich, who became her husband 16 months later on New Year's Eve 1966.

Following a two-year stint at the Munich International School, Helen, Wally and their two daughters immigrated to the US. They made their home in Rockland, where Helen had three additional children, a son and two more daughters. While Wally taught at Brookline High School, Helen stayed at home to raise their five children. During this time, she began teaching CCD at Holy Family Parish in Rockland. She later became the Director of Religious Education for the parish, a position she proudly held for over thirty years.

Helen always loved to travel, which ranged from camping for a weekend, to trips around the world. Her trips home to visit family in England were always a highlight. Helen loved to spend time with her children and grandchildren, and enjoyed being an active participant in parish activities, especially as a performer in numerous variety shows.

In addition to Wally, her husband of 55 years, Helen leaves behind her 5 children, Beth and her husband Mike Winkler of Canton, Cathy Ulich of Stoughton, Mike and his wife Carrie Ulich of Brockton, Kirsten Ulich of Rockland, Jenny and her husband Tony McSharry of Rockland; and 8 grandchildren, Tayla and her wife Thanithia, Sarah, Stephen, Jonathan, Sammie, Megan, Ella, and Sydney. Helen is also survived by her sister Margaret of London, England, and was preceded in death by parents, Thomas and Ellen O'Reilly; and brothers Thomas and Michael.

Visiting Hours at the Magoun-Biggins Funeral Home in ROCKLAND will be on Sunday, November 7th from 4-7PM and a Funeral Mass with be celebrated at Holy Family Church in Rockland on Monday, November 8th at 9AM. Interment will follow at Holy Family Cemetery.