Helen (Baroody) Baroody, 83, of New Bedford died Monday August 22, 2005 at Hallmark Nursing and Rehabilitation Center after a brief illness. She was the wife of the late Mounir "Morris" Baroody.
Born in Fall River, the daughter of the late Schoukri and Lea (Baroody) Baroody, she lived in New Bedford for most of her life.
She was a communicant of Our Lady of Purgatory Church.
Mrs. Baroody was formerly employed as a stitcher at Cape Cod Sportswear until her retirement.
She was an avid artist who specialized in oil paintings.
Survivors include a son, Phillip Baroody, and his wife Jano, of New Bedford; a grandson, Charbel Baroody; and several nieces and nephews.
She was the mother of the late Mark S. Baroody and sister of the late Nellie Baroody.
Funeral from the Saunders-Dwyer Home for Funerals, 495 Park St., New Bedford, Thursday August 25, 2005 at 9 AM. Divine Liturgy at Our Lady of Purgatory Church at 10 AM. Relatives and friends are invited to attend. Visiting hours will be on Wednesday August 24, 2005 from 2-4 and 6-8 PM. Burial will be in Sacred Heart Cemetery.