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Helen Brennan Obituary
Helen T. Brennan, age 88, beloved wife of 50 years to the late Robert J. Brennan, of Fairfield CT, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 12, 2025, at Bridgeport Hospital, surrounded by her loving family. Born in New York City, on March 8, 1937, she was the daughter of William and Susan Howe (McDonald).
Dubbed the "Queen of Maplewood", Helen never met a stranger- only a potential new friend.
She is survived by her two sons, Bob and his wife Andrea, Kevin and his wife Anne, along with her sister, Mary Howe and brother, John Howe, her grandson, Kevin Brennan and his wife Cassie, grandson, Bob, granddaughter, Corinne Yeates and her husband Richie, grandson, Andrew Brennan, and great-grandchildren, Declan, Abigail, Conor, Brendan and Seamus.
In addition to her parents and husband, she was predeceased by her sister, Joan.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Tuesday, April 15 at 10am at St. Pius X Church, 834 Brookside Dr., Fairfield, CT 06824. Interment will follow in Oak Lawn Cemetery, 1530 Bronson Rd., Fairfield, CT 06824.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Pius X Church of Fairfield, CT.
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Jane McDonald
April 16, 2025
Very sorry to hear about Helen´s passing . She was a wonderful kind lady..
Thinking of you all,
Jane MacLeod ( McDonald) South Carolina ( and previously Longford , Ireland )
Prudence Mccafferty
April 14, 2025
Your mom was genuinely a kind and gracious woman who loved her family with such deep devotion. Together your mom and dad made everyone who knew them a member of the Brennan clan. Prudence Mccafferty
Chris Vaugh
April 14, 2025
Kiki, Bobby, Anne & Andrea, I am so sorry. Helen was aces. I hope to get to funeral. My best for all of you
The Staff of Spear-Miller Funeral Home
April 12, 2025
Offering our deepest condolences during this time.
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