Obituary

Worcester—Helen (McDonald)Kennedy Richard, 95, passed away on Friday, February 9, 2007 at Dodge Park Rest Home in Worcester. Daughter of James and Nora McDonald, Helen was born in Clinton and resided in Worcester. Her first husband, James H. Kennedy, Jr., died in 1964. Her second husband, Albert A. Richard, died in 1997. She leaves a son, Donald Kennedy of East Greenwich, RI; a daughter Barbara Gaffney of Rutland; 2 sisters, Claire Scarpaci of Worcester and Margaret Kiely of Shrewsbury; 1 brother, Joseph McDonald of Worcester; 10 grandchildren, and 24 great-grandchildren. A long-time resident of 52 Country Club Blvd., she was a member of their 52 Club. She was also a member of St. Joan of Arc Church.

The Funeral Mass will be held at St. Joan of Arc Church, 570 Lincoln St. on Tuesday, Feb. 13, at 10:30 a.m. Burial will be in St. John's Cemetery, Lancaster. Calling hours will be held Monday, Feb. 12, from 4-7 p.m. at NORDGREN MEMORIAL CHAPEL, 300 Lincoln Street. For directions and on-line guestbook, please click below.