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Helen Wood Obituary
She leaves her husband of 61 years, John E. Wood; her son, John E. Wood Jr. and her brother, William Callahan, all of Worcester.
Her sister Katherine Abdow and her brother Andrew Callahan predeceased her.
Helen was born in Worcester, daughter of Patrick and Helen (Culloty) Callahan and lived in Worcester all her life.
She graduated from South High School and the Katharine Gibbs School in Boston. She had a long career in business as an office manager and a purchasing agent.
She and her husband enjoyed their annual trip to their Aruba home and traveling to Bermuda and Cape Cod. She also enjoyed gardening.
Helen was a founding member of St. Christopher's Parish and a member of the Catholic Daughters of America.
Calling hours at the Athy Memorial Home, 111 Lancaster St., Worcester, will be on Sunday, August 24 from 4 to 7 p.m. The funeral Mass will be on Monday, August 25, from the funeral home with a Mass at 11 a.m. in St. Christopher's Church, 950 West Boylston St., Worcester. Burial will be in St. John's Cemetery, Worcester.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Lung Assn., 460 Totten Pond Road, Suite 400, Waltham 02451-1991.
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Memories and Condolences
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Paul Doherty
August 24, 2008
John and John...
I will offer a Mass for Helen, and you are both in my prayers. God bless!
Doris Grant
August 24, 2008
Uncle Jack & Jackie,
The energy and joy of life that Aunt Helen had will live on in all that had the good fortune of knowing her. She helped us to make some great memories that we will always treasure.
Our thoughts & prayers are with you
both during this difficult time.
Love,
Doris Ann & Frank Grant
Greensboro NC
Ellen Brown
August 23, 2008
Uncle Jack and Jackie, all of us here in Colorado send our condolences: Ulysses, Ellen, Adesina, Cathy, Pat, Kerry, Donny, Peggy, Aaron, and Melissa. We also wish that Kyle, Adam and Max had the chance to know her. Our thoughts and prayers are with you both.
Peter & Diana Wilson
August 23, 2008
Aunt Helen will be missed.
Linda & Gary Smith
August 23, 2008
Uncle Jack & Jackie,
I'm so sorry for your loss. We will all miss Aunt Helen. She was such a big part of the Wilson Family Clan. I can still hear her cheerful voice and laughter. She will be missed at our annual family get togethers.
Love and prayers to you both.
Stephen & Barbara Briggs
August 23, 2008
John, we'll meet you Mother in Heaven one day. She was a great lady!
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