Helen M. (Riley) MacLean, of Sharon, formerly of East Walpole, passed away on Thursday, October 1, 2026.

Beloved wife of the late John M. MacLean. Loving sister of the late Mary E. Simard and late Ann E. Dwyer. She is survived by her brother James "Chet" Riley and his wife Catherine of Tennessee.

Helen was a special friend of Mary Lennon and her late husband William, as well as many cherished childhood friends, godchildren, nieces, and nephews.

Visiting hours will be held on WEDNESDAY, October 7, 2026, from 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM at the Kraw-Kornack Funeral Home, 1248 Washington Street, Norwood, MA.

A Funeral Mass will follow at 10:30 AM in Saint Mary's Church, 176 Washington Street, East Walpole, MA.

Helen will be laid to rest beside her beloved husband at Knollwood Memorial Park, 321 High Street, Canton, MA.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Helen’s memory may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association directly at: https://www.alz.org/?form=FUNDHYMMBXU