MULLIN, Helen J. (Shields) of Wellesley, July 11, 2016. Formerly of Westwood, MA. Devoted mother of Beth Hegberg of Mendham, NJ, Stephen Mullin of Wellesley, and Meghan Harney of Wellesley. Grandmother of Anna, Molly, Maddie, Kate, Trevor, Ryan, Timmy, and Matthew. Sister of Maryann LaFond of Medfield and Susan McLean of East Dennis, and the late Jack Shields.
Helen was a graduate of Our Lady’s High School, Newton. She was a part-time resident of East Dennis, MA where she spent summers with friends and family at the beach, at the DYC, on the golf course, and playing tennis. Helen was as avid Red Sox fan, second to none. She was a crossword puzzle guru, an ardent reader, and a grilled cheese aficionado. Her smile was contagious, her generosity overwhelming, and her love endless.
Funeral from the George F. Doherty & Sons Funeral Home, 477 Washington Street (Rte 16), Wellesley, Tuesday, July 19 at 10:00 a.m. followed by a Funeral Mass in St. Paul Church, Wellesley at 11:00 a.m. Relatives and friends kindly invited. Visiting hours at the funeral home on Monday, July 18 from 4-8 p.m. Interment services are private. In lieu of flowers donations may be made in Helen’s memory to the Monastery of St. Clare, 920 Centre St., Jamaica Plain, MA 02130.