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February 4, 2012

Helen L. Cunningham, 95

HELEN L. CUNNINGHAM, 95, of Peabody, wife of the late Arthur Cunningham, died January 31, 2012, at the Kaplan Family Hospice House in Danvers after a short illness.

She worked for 10 years at Transitron Electronics and 7 years for the Lynn school system. Helen was a parishioner of St. John’s Catholic Church in Peabody. She was active at the Central Street Housing for the Aged and involved in many clubs and activities. Helen was predeceased by one brother and three sisters. She was a sweet and gentle spirit who loved her family and friends and will be greatly missed.

She leaves behind a daughter, Patricia Vater of W. Newfield, ME, and her husband Kerm, and a son David Cunningham of Berlin, CT, and his wife Donna. Helen also had 5 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren, and 7 great-great-grandchildren and enjoyed spending time with all of them.

Special thanks to the staff of the Kaplan House for the wonderful care received during her illness.

ARRANGEMENTS: A private memorial service was held on Friday, February 3, at the Conway Cahill-Brodeur Funeral Home in Peabody, followed by interment in St. Joseph Cemetery in Lynn, MA.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Kaplan Family Hospice House, 78 Liberty Street, Danvers, MA, 01923. Visit www.ccbfuneral.com for on-line obituary and guestbook.

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