Helen F. (McCarty) Dwyer a longtime Needham resident died suddenly at her home on Thursday November 11, 2004. She was 86 years old. Mrs. Dwyer grew up in Brighton and was a resident of Needham since 1958. She summered with her family in West Harwich. Mrs. Dwyer was an avid reader and Red Sox fan. She was a wife, mother and grandmother who enjoyed being with family and friends. The beloved wife for 58 years of the late Honorable Judge Thomas E. Dwyer Sr. and the loving mother of six; Thomas E. Jr. and William J. both of Boston, Michael P. of Franklin, Janice D. Flynn of Needham, Gail D. Hume of North Hampton NH and Kathleen Dwyer of Winchester. Sister of the late Joseph, Thomas and Francis McCarty. She was the cherished grandmother of Lauren Dwyer of Boston, Jessica and David Leveroni both of Brighton, Katherine and Colin Flynn both of Needham, Michael, Nicholas and Molly Dwyer of Franklin. Funeral from the Eaton Funeral Home 1351 Highland Avenue Needham on Tuesday November 16 at 9:00 AM followed by a Funeral Mass in Saint Joseph Church at 10:00 AM. Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend. Visiting hours on Monday from 4-8 PM. Interment at Saint Joseph Cemetery in West Roxbury. Memorials in Helen’s name may be made to the Friends of the Needham Public Library, 77 Ferndale Rd. Needham Ma 02492.