Helena T. (Regan) Allen

ALLEN, Helena T. (Regan), formerly of Norwood, passed away on Wednesday, October 6th, 2021, at the age of 80 in Florida. The daughter of the late Richard and Veronica (McCorkle) Regan, Helena was born and raised in Dorchester along with her seven brothers and sisters: the late Richard (Katie) of Bettendorf, IA; the late James (late Ann) of Quincy; the late Geraldine, the late Johnny (Lorraine) of Billerica; the late Frances (late Russell) Coombs, of Griffin, GA; the late William; and Robert (Patricia) currently living in Scituate. She married her beloved husband, the late Russell G. Allen where they lived on Hill St. in Norwood for nearly 50 years. She was the devoted mother to William "Bill" (Carrie) Allen (NHS '87), of Vero Beach, FL, and the late Debi Allen (NHS '89). Her greatest joy was being the loving grandmother to Kimmie and Chris, also of Vero Beach, FL. Helena is best known for the 20 years she worked at TJ Maxx behind the jewelry counter, the time she spent supporting the Callahan School PTA, and teaching CCD at St. Catherine's, each place making lifelong friends. She was loved by all who knew her and had a way about her that made people feel good about themselves. She had witty sense of humor, love for the Red Sox and Patriots (and Tom Brady), and deep adoration for her children, grandchildren, brothers, sisters, cousins, and over 20 nieces and nephews, all of whom will miss her dearly. Relatives and friends are invited to a final visit with her on Friday, October 15, 2021 from 8:30-10:30 at the Kraw-Kornack Funeral Home, 1248 Washington St, Norwood. A funeral mass will follow at 11 AM at St. Catherine of Siena Church in Norwood and interment will be at Norwood's Highland Cemetery, Norwood. In lieu of flowers donations may be made in her name to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society of Greater New England 101A First Ave. Waltham, MA 02451 www.nationalmssociety.org/Donate