Helene J. Caliri (Groom), of Centerville, died Friday in the Cape Regency Nursing Home Centerville, MA.
Mrs. Caliri was the daughter of the late Robert and Helena (Kearn) Groom. Helene grew up in E. Boston and graduated from the Girls High School in Boston in 1952 and later went on to the Florence Utt school. She retired as a Secretary, employed by New Penn Motors where she worked for over 20 years.
A Medford resident for over 40 years turned volunteer, Mrs. Caliri donated time at the Medford senior center, MA Horticultural society’s flower show, the WBZ farm stand, and the Jane Doe Fund. At 62, she was honored with a special banquet for her volunteer work at the Wang Center. When she wasn’t volunteering, she was keeping busy with sewing, ceramics, embroidery, reading, and arts and crafts. She will be greatly missed by her family and friends.
Helene was the devoted Mother of Laura MacNeill and her husband Gordon of Hyannis and John Caliri of Bridgewater. A loving Grandmother of five. Sister of Robert Groom of NC.
A graveside service will be celebrated at Oak Grove Cemetery, 230 Playstead Road, MEDFORD Tuesday, April 26, at 11:30 am. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend