Obituary

Helen M. (Cummings) Mitchell, 84 years, of Brockton died June 4, 2010 at Cape Cod Hospital. She was the wife of the late Richard W. Mitchell for 61 years. Born and raised in Boston, daughter of the late John J. and Bridget (Kane) Cummings. She was a graduate of Dorchester High School. Helen worked for 17 years for the former Cardinal Cushing Hospital and retired in 1997. She enjoyed reading and travels with her family, but what gave her the most enjoyment was time spent with her grandchildren and great grandchild.

She is survived by two daughters, Maureen Mitchell of Brockton and Patricia Robbins and her husband Garry of Harwich, five grandchildren, Nancy Ellen Tan, Harry Alles, Mitchell, Kate and Megan Robbins,one great granddaughter Casey Tan and nieces and nephews. She was the sister of the late John J. Cummings and Mary T. Reddington.

Funeral from the Conley Funeral Home, 138 Belmont Street (Rte123) Brockton Wednesday at 8am. Funeral Mass in St. Edith Stein Parish/St. Edward Church at 9am. Burial in Massachusetts National Cemetery, Bourne at 11:15am. Visiting hours Tuesday 4-8pm.