Sister M. Helen (Elizabeth) Driscoll, 97, a Sister of Mercy for 77 years, died Thursday, February 3rd at Warde Health Center in Windham, NH, after a period of declining health. A native of Roxbury, MA, she was the daughter of Daniel and Bridget (Foley) Driscoll.
Sister Helen received her B.S. degree in education from Mount St. Mary College, Hooksett, NH, and her M.Ed. degree from Boston College, Chestnut Hill, MA. She did further study in religious education at Boston College and Dunbarton College of the Holy Cross, Washington, D.C.
For nearly 40 years, Sister Helen was a teacher and administrator in New Hampshire Catholic schools. She taught at St. Raphael, St. Catherine, and St. Joseph Grammar School in Manchester; St. John in Concord; and St. Patrick in Berlin. She was also the principal at Holy Trinity School in Somersworth and St. Patrick in Manchester.
After pursuing studies in religious education, Sister Helen served as coordinator of the high school religious education program at Holy Angels Parish in Plaistow, and was director of religious education at Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal Parish in Hampton and Sacred Heart Parish in Lebanon. She was also a pastoral minister and outreach coordinator at St. Mary Parish in Claremont.
In 1991, she moved to Boston, where she became involved in ministry among senior citizens, including adult day care at the Laboure Center in South Boston, and elder outreach in Dorchester. She was active in advocacy work there with residents of Harbor Point, a senior complex.
Family members include two nephews, John Capulli of Phoenix, Arizona, and Michael Capulli of Dallas, Texas. She was predeceased by three sisters, Mary Driscoll, Helen Driscoll, and Winifred Capulli,
There are no calling hours. At a later date, burial will take place at St. Joseph Cemetery in Bedford, NH, and a memorial Mass will be celebrated.
Memorial donations may be made to the Sisters of Mercy, 21 Searles Road, PO Box 420, Windham, NH 03087-0420.