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Helen Reilly Obituary

Helen Connelly Reilly, 98, of Hingham, formerly of Wellesley, passed away May 10, 2020. Helen proudly served in the U.S. Navy as a telegraph operator during World War II. She was the beloved wife of 51 years to the late Thomas H. Reilly, Sr. Cherished mother of Dr. Thomas H. Reilly Jr and his wife Rose of Sandwich, Anne M. Reilly of Santa Barbara. Proud grandmother of Madeline A. Barbera and her husband Jack of Portland, Thomas H. Reilly III and wife Lindsay of Fort Collins, Kathleen R. Reilly of Arlington and Michael T. Reilly and his wife Lindsey of Wilmington and proud great-grandmother of 4, Henry, Moira, Michael and Charlotte. Dear aunt of Mark Noonan and his wife Patti and family, Jane Noonan and family, Ted Noonan and Scott Noonan. Loving sister of Paul Connelly of GA and Patricia Noonan of Reading. Normally, the funeral is an opportunity for the community to gather in support of one another. Although we cannot gather together with Helen's family at this time, friends may still offer their support by visiting www.Keohane.com and sharing a special memory or message. Relatives and friends are invited to view the live streaming of Helens funeral service, on Sunday at 2 p.m., by visiting her obituary page. For those who cannot access the web site, please call 781-335-0045 to have your message added.

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Published by The Wellesley Townsman from May 16 to May 27, 2020.

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gerry cathcart

May 18, 2020

I am so sorry Helen and Tom were a highlight to our No Dance Dance group in Wellesley. Tom and Ann you somes dropped of and played and sang your beautiful music Your mom and dad were so pleased. we shared very nice memories. you will miss her she was one in a million .I send my heart felt sympathy .

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Mike Casey(former Ma resident)

May 18, 2020

Mrs. Reilly,
Maam, I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for our Country when you served with the USN during WW II and for being a member of the Greatest Generation. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

Fair Winds And Following Seas

Jim Mccabe

May 17, 2020

Helen was a great lady with a fabulous personality. I will miss chatting with her. Her memory will last forever. May she enjoy her reunion with all those that have already passed.

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