SULLIVAN, Helena T. (Ryan) - Of Needham, January 27, age 91. Beloved wife of the late Edward M. Sullivan.
Loving mother of Edward M. Sullivan and his wife Susan of Darien, CT, Mark J. Sullivan and his wife Linda of Newburyport, Robert E. Sullivan and his wife Leslie of North Conway, NH, James W. "Jay" Sullivan and his wife Sherri of Pelham, NH and the late William P. Sullivan. Sister of the late Margaret M. Vincent, Catherine F. Ryan, Cornelius J. Ryan, Rev. William P. Ryan (OMI), Mary J. (Sister Catania CSJ), Walter J. Ryan and Irene C. Downes. Also survived by 10 grandchildren, many nieces and nephews and longtime friends. Helena was a compassionate, giving and unconditionally loving individual who touched many lives. She was very proud of her extended family, her Irish heritage and she lived her Catholic faith. She was an outdoor enthusiast who was a life-long skier, tennis player and swimmer. She was a 50 year member of St. Bartholomew Church Guild in Needham.
Funeral from the George F. Doherty & Sons Funeral Home, 1305 Highland Ave. (exit 19B off Rt. 128), NEEDHAM, Mon. at 9 a.m. Funeral Mass in St. Bartholomew Church, Needham at 10 a.m. Relatives and friends kindly invited. Visiting hours Sun. 2-6. Interment St. Joseph's Cemetery, West Roxbury. Expressions of sympathy may be made in Helena's memory to the Oblate Father's Infirmary Fund, 486 Chandler St., Tewksbury, MA 01876-2849 or to the Sisters of St. Joseph, 97 Bethany Rd., Framingham, MA 01702.