Helen (Donovan) Driscoll, 90, a long time resident of Methuen,Massachusetts, died on Saturday, July 5, 2008 at the Nevins Manor in Methuen.
She was born in Lawrence, Massachusetts to William and Mary (Byrne) Donovan on September 24, 1917. She was educated at St. Mary Grammar School and she was a graduate of St. Mary's High School in Lawrence. She worked as an Operator for New England Telephone & Telegraph for over 30 years until her retirement. She was a parishioner of Our Lady of Good Counsel Parish at St. Augustine Chapel in Lawrence, MA. She was an avid 45's player with the Rainbow Club at St. Theresa's Church in Methuen and was a member of the Pioneers Club. She enjoyed vacationing at Seabrook Beach each summer. She loved her flower gardens, crocheting, traveling with friends, dining at fine restaurants, and especially spending time with her family.
She is the wife of the late: Edward M. Driscoll. She is survived by her daughters: Linda and her husband George LaFave of Tewksbury, MA, Nancy Pinnow of East Windsor Conn, and her sons; William and his wife Kathleen Driscoll of North Andover, MA, and Thomas and his wife Cheryl Driscoll of Methuen, MA. one sister: Marion Chafetz of Washington, DC and one brother: John Donovan of California. As well as 10 grandchildren, 5 great grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews. She is predeceased by her son Michael Francis Driscoll and her daughter Mary Louise Driscoll.
A funeral mass will be celebrated on Wednesday, July 9th, 2008 at 9:30AM at Our Lady of Good Counsel Parish at St. Augustine Chapel 128 Ames Street, Lawrence, MA. And a burial will follow in St. Mary's Cemetery in Lawrence, MA.
Friends and family may call on Tuesday, July 8th, 2008 from 4:00PM to 8:00PM at the John Breen Memorial Funeral Home, Inc. 122 Amesbury Street, Lawrence, MA. 01841 for more information or to send an online condolence go to: www.breenfuneralhome.com.
Memorial contributions can be made to: Beacon Hospice, 350 Main Street, Haverhill, MA. 01830 or to Caritas Home Care, 70 East Street, Methuen, MA. 01844.