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Helena McGeough

Date of Death: May 29, 2021
Visitation
Doyle B. Shaffer, Inc Funeral Home
45-09 Little Neck Parkway
Little Neck, NY 11362
Wednesday 6/2, 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Doyle B. Shaffer, Inc Funeral Home
45-09 Little Neck Parkway
Little Neck, NY 11362
Wednesday 6/2, 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Service
St. Johns Cemetery
80-01 Metropolitan Avenue
Middle Village, NY 11379
Thursday 6/3, 12:00 pm
Mass
St. Anastasia Church
45-14 245 Street
Douglaston, NY 11362
Thursday 6/3, 10:30 am

Helena McGeough passed away on May 29, 2021. Beloved wife of the late Joseph. Loving mother of Una, Paul (Lauren) and Brendan. Cherished grandmother of 4 grandchildren.

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Judy and Dale Bachman left a message on June 18, 2021:
God bless you all. Sending our thoughts and prayers to the McGeough and Dervan families in memory of Lena. We have enjoyed visiting with Lena and Ita on their trips to see Maura. Maura and Judy have been friends for over 50 years.
Frank & Maura Timoney left a message on June 5, 2021:
So sorry to hear of Helena's passing. Please accept our sincerest condolences. ar Dheis De go raibh a Hanam dilis.
Ailish and John Broderick left a message on June 4, 2021:
Sincere sympathies on the passing of dear Lena..a kind, gentle and humorous soul. May she rest in peace.
Pauline Bristol. Fr Mark Bristol left a message on June 3, 2021:
We met as strangers for the Holy Land Trip in 2019. We parted as friends planning for the another pilgrimage Loved you from the start,Loved your devotion to the Lord and to Prayer.Plan to meet you when our hope is complete until then Rest In Peace in the arms of our Savior.
Peggy ,Gerry and family Hanratty left a message on June 3, 2021:
All our sympathies are with you,Una Paul Brendan Lauren and children
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Ber Sugrue left a message on June 3, 2021:
Heartfelt Sympathies Paul,Lauren, Una, Brendan , grandchildren, & Dervan Families. It is with a heavy heart I Send you all my deepest sympathies on the loss of Lena - A truly Amazing lady who bore the greatest humble heart and gave so much. May her strength and fond memories wrap around you All today as you Sing her praises and Send her on her Merry Way. Prayers & Thoughts to you All on this very sad day.
Ita and Liam Fogarty left a message on June 3, 2021:
Sincere condolences to the McGeough and Dervan families. May Lena rest in peace.
The Bohan Family left a message on June 3, 2021:
Mark Bristol left a message on June 2, 2021:
My found memory of Helena was our time together in Israel (Holy Land). Her sense of joy and adventure. It was a life changing experience for all of us. We came back stories and sense of accomplishment having walked the land where Jesus. No she is with him in eternity praying for her children and grandchildren. May too experience the joy of being in close relationship with Jesus the Lord.
Rita King left a message on June 2, 2021:
Sincerest sympathy to Una, Paul, Brendan and family. I have very happy and funny memories of our time in London during the swinging 60's. Thank you for always being my friend. Rest in peace, dear Lena. Rita King xx
Josue Polanco left a message on June 2, 2021:
In loving memory of the wonderful mother of Una, Paul and Brendan and grandmother to 4 beautiful children. Your courageous fighting spirit, your strength, love and humor will live on through your children and grandchildren. Thank you for bringing them into this world Lena. Though I never met you in person, I was fortunate enough to hear your voice over the phone several times, you were a guiding light and a beacon of love to them, which they will never forget.

Sending my deepest sympathies and love to the McGeough family.
She was a real one.

-May you rest in peace
Teresa/Raymond Moloney left a message on June 2, 2021:
Sincere sympathy to all at this very sad time
Muriel Moloney Dervan / John Dervan Dervan left a message on June 2, 2021:
Sincere sympathy to you all for your loss. Lena was great and never missed her visits to see Teresa in Ross.
David & Cathriona Hanratty left a message on June 2, 2021:
Sincere condolences to you all on Lena's passing. She will be badly missed by us all. Are dheis Dè go raibh a hanam.
Padraic and Maria Keane and family left a message on June 2, 2021:
Sincere condolence to the McGeough and Dervan families on the sad passing of Lena.Good memories of her visits to Ballinakill.'Go ndeana Dia trocaire uirthi'
mairead hanratty left a message on June 2, 2021:
Sympathies to all the family, Paul, Una, Brendan and to Lauren and all the grandchildren. I remember fondly my last visit with her for thanksgiving several years ago, a fun and generous woman.
Lena, you will be sadly missed. An amazing aunt and godmother.
Bernadette and John White left a message on June 2, 2021:
Sincere condolences to Una, Paul and Brendan, so sad to see such a character leave us. We will always remember her. RIP
Betty & Alan Parry England left a message on June 2, 2021:
Lena, You will be sadly missed by family, friends & all those lucky, to have crossed your path. All of us that shared a flat in Earls Court London will remember the parties & fun we shared together. We are arranging a get together in Ireland to celebrate our stories. Lena have a word with the man above to pave our way when the time comes.
Kevin Hanratty left a message on June 2, 2021:
Una, Brendan, Paul, Lauren & family. Sincere condolences. We are thinking of you all, and especially Lena at this time. A wonderful Aunt, and will be sadly missed. RIP. Kevin & Therese.
Donal & Niamh Kehoe left a message on June 1, 2021:
Sending our deepest sympathies to the McGeough's. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Some cherished memories of Lena will always be with us.
Planning ahead is prudent. Call us now.
Celine Dervan left a message on June 1, 2021:
Out thoughts and Prayers are with you all today in loving memory of Lena
Ita Kehoe left a message on June 1, 2021:
Slan leath Lena . Will miss your trips to Ireland & all the great cupla focal'. Thinking of you all Una, Paul, Brendan, Lauren & grandchildren
Barbara Vanagas left a message on May 31, 2021:
She was a great friend with a heart bigger than GOLD, may she now Rest In Peace with her BELOVED husband Joe in HEAVEN. Thanks for the memories you gave to me.
Eric Rosenberg left a message on May 31, 2021:
Dolores Dooley left a message on May 31, 2021:
Sincerest condolences to Una,Paul& Brendan.I met Lena in the Catholic hostel in Victoria London in 1965 and shared a flat in Clapham and then trendy Earl's Court until she went off to teachers training college & I got married & returnedto dublin. We lost touch but I very much appreciated her coming to Boston in 1997 to share her condolences after my daughter's death. 20 years we met in NY and again in 2018 for lunch in Wynns hotel, dubin with Rita& Pauline
She remained the same lovely outgoig Lena. Until the next time Lena.(it wont be 20 years) xx
Brid & Joe Dervan left a message on May 31, 2021:
Condolences to the Mcgeough family. Ar dheis De go raibh1 anam. Rest in Peace Lena
Siobhán, John, Isabelle & Sam Dervan Lynch left a message on May 31, 2021:
Our deepest sympathies to all the McGeough family on your great loss. Lena was one of a kind and will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her. Gone from our sight, but never from our hearts. Sending you all our love at this sad time.

Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis, Rest in Peace
Dolores Dooley left a message on May 31, 2021:
To Paul,Una and Brendan, My sincerest condolences on the death of your dear mom,Lena. I met Lena in the Catholic hostel in Victoria, London and shared a flat in London and trendy Earl's Court,wonderful memories.In 1967 Lena headed for teacher training & I got married. We lost touch for20 years but in 1997 after my daugters death she & Eileen came to Boston to offer their sympathies. I really appreciated that. I'm so glad Pauline & I met her in in 2017 in N.Y. and again in 2018 in Wynn's Hotel Dubin.she was the same gNglovely Lena. Until we meet again.xx
Lorna,Ian & Shauna Dowd left a message on May 31, 2021:
Sincere condolences Una, Brendan, Paul, Lauren, her wonderful grandchildren and extended family. Auntie Lena has left us with some of the most amazing memories in Ireland she will be truly missed by us all. Rest in Peace
Dolores Dooley left a message on May 31, 2021:
To Paul,Una and Brendan, My sincerest condolances on the death of your dear mom,Lena. I met Lena in the Catholic hostel in Victoria, London and shared a flat in London and trendy Earl's Court,wonderful memories.In 1967 Lena headed for teacher training & I got married. We lost touch for20 years but in 1997 after my daugters death she & Eileen came to Boston to offer condolaces on my daugters death while I stayed with my son there.I really appreciated that. I'm so glad Pauline & I met her in in 2017 in N.Y. and again in 2019 i Wynn's Hotel in Dubin.she was the same Lena. Until we meet again.xx
Catherine Kehoe left a message on May 31, 2021:
My sincere condolences to all the McGeough Family. Auntie Lena - you will be sorely missed - your gentle and kind soul with always be in our hearts xx
Pauline Williams left a message on May 30, 2021:
Sincere sympathies to Lena's family. She was a lovely person. I knew her in the 60s in London. I wad one of the " hats"
John and Ann Marie O Donovan left a message on May 30, 2021:
Sincere condolences to the McGeough family , and to Martina and all of Lenas family here in Ireland , she was a beautiful lady in every way
May she rest in peace
Doyle B. Shaffer Funeral Home left a message:
Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.
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