Helena C. McElhinney

Helena C. McElhinney obituary, West Roxbury, MA

Helena C. McElhinney

Helena McElhinney Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Sep. 9, 2013.
Helena C. (Leonard) McElhinney, age 84, of Hull, formerly of Mission Hill, passed away peacefully on Aug. 22, 2013. She is survived by her husband of 60 years, John F. McElhinney Jr. daughter Helena Silva and her husband John of Tulsa, Ok., Patricia Collins and her husband Tim of Hingham, Eileen Lynch and her husband Ron of Hull and sons John F. McElhinney III of Ft. Lauderdale, FL., Thomas McElhinney of Boston and Stephen McElhinney and his wife Collette of Cohasset. Devoted and loving Grandmother of John, Michael and Kevin Silva, Kathryn and Colleen Collins, Ryan, Erin and Sean McElhinney and Helena and Patrick Lynch. Sister of the late Thomas Leonard and his wife Priscilla, John Buddy Leonard and Mary Leonard. Also survived by sister-in-law Mary Leonard of Hull. Also survived by many nieces, nephews, grand- nieces, grand-nephews and many cousins. Friends and relatives are invited to visiting hours at the William J. Gormley Funeral, 2055 Centre St., West Roxbury, on Thursday Sept. 12, 4 - 9 p.m. and Friday, Sept. 13, 2 - 4 and 7 - 9 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. in Our Lady of Perpetual Help (Mission Church), 1545 Tremont St., Boston, Ma. 02120. Interment St. Joseph Cemetery, West Roxbury. For directions and guest book www.gormleyfuneral.com. William J. Gormley Funeral Service 617-323-8600

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September 13, 2013

Ronnie and Brenda Lynch posted to the memorial.

September 12, 2013

Jerry Goodwin posted to the memorial.

September 12, 2013

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Ronnie and Brenda Lynch

September 13, 2013

Eileen, our love and prayers are with you and all the family! Your mom will be missed very much! May God give you strength, comfort and peace as only He can during this time of sadness and loss of your mom! We love you and lift you all in prayer.

Jerry Goodwin

September 12, 2013

"Those we love remain with us for love itself lives on, and cherished memories never fade because a loved one's gone. Those we love can never be more that a thought apart. For as long as there is a memory, they'll live on in our hearts." - Author Unknown. With best wishes and my prayers to Helena and John and your family.

September 12, 2013

Dear Mr. Mac & family. John and I are truly sorry for your loss. We both thoroughly enjoyed sharing stories with Helena. Especially about the ocean and her love of flowers. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. Brenda & John Malenfant

Jeri Potter

September 11, 2013

Helena,John and Family - Take comfort in knowing that she is at peace in the hands of our dear Lord. My prayers for all of you always and especially during this time. May she rest in peace.

Cassie Clayton

September 11, 2013

Helena and John,
My condolences. May God comfort your family with precious memories during this time.

Carol Thompkins

September 11, 2013

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

Andrelyn Malveaux

September 11, 2013

May the peace of God, which passes all understanding, guard your hearts and minds in Jesus Christ.

September 8, 2013

John and family, our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time. My Mum had great stories about when you lived across the alley way from each other on Cherokee Street.

The Dwyer Family

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