Helen D. Mulligan died unexpectedly July 10, 2010 in the Caritas Norwood Hospital . She was 88. Helen worked as an operator for an answering service in Canton for many years until retirement. She was also a longtime dedicated volunteer for FISH in Canton . Devoted wife of the late William F. Mulligan Sr. Loving mother of Derek Mulligan of Somerville, Richard Mulligan of Middleboro , Lisa Afifi of New Bedford , Kerry McCann of Canton and the late William Mulligan Jr. and Paul Mulligan. Sister of Marjorie Johnson. She is also survived by 14 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be private. Burial in St. Mary’s Cemetery Canton. If desired donations may be made in Helen’s memory to FISH of Canton P.O. Box 69, Canton, Ma 02021. Arrangements by the Roache-Pushard Family Funeral Home 210 Sherman St. Canton .