Mrs. Helen R. (Schena) Bath passed away peacefully at 96 on Sunday, July 28, 2013 at the Brookline Health and Care Center in Brookline, MA. Helen was born June 20, 1917 in Revere, Massachusetts, the daughter of Michael and Antoinette Schena. She was the wife of the late George B. Bath. A consummate mother and homemaker, Helen (Nana) was an excellent cook and enjoyed preparing meals for her family and friends. Over the years she cooked many of her favorite recipes, especially eggplant parm, for her family and friends. In addition she loved her New England Baptist Hospital where she worked for over 20 years. Beloved mother of Michael (Lois) Bath, Simi Valley CA, James (Katherine) Bath, Boston MA and Richard (Susan) Bath, Brockton MA; 8 loving grandchildren, Michael, Deborah, Sheryl, James, Jeffery, Denise, Sam and Jonathan. and 15 great-grandchildren; 2 sisters, Rita (Schena) Barter, North Port FL, Lillian (Schena) Kelly, Methuen MA: 3 brothers Carl (Phyllis) Schena, Castaic CA, Anthony Schena, Quincy, MA and Richard (Ruth) Schena, Alexandria, VA and her dear friend, Fran Powers of Mission Hill, her Godchild Patricia Kelly Roberson of Methuen and many nieces and nephews.She was predeceased by her sisters: Eleanor Barrett, Margaret DeAngelis, Dorothy Schena and brothers:Alfred Schena, Louis Schena and Amelio (Bud) Schena. The family would like to thank all of Helen's friends and the helpful staff at 1575 Tremont St. where she lived for over 20 years. A Memorial Service is planned for family members and friends to be held on September 8th. 1-4pm. with a Memorial Service at 3:15pm. at the William J. Gormley Funeral Home, 2055 Centre St. West Roxbury.