HELEN STUART

Helen Stuart, long time resident of Larchmont, surrounded by her family died March 13 after a short illness. Helen was born in New York City and in 1944 moved to Larchmont with her parents, Thomas and Nellie Sullivan Quinn. She attended the Ursuline School in New Rochelle and in 1950 was part of the first graduating class of Marymount Manhattan College. Helen taught for a number of years in the Port Chester Schools and later as a substitute teacher there and in the Mamaroneck school district.

Helen is survived by her husband Thomas J. Stuart, her son, Thomas O’Sullivan, his wife, Karen, and four grandchildren, Dwyer, Finbar, Brendan, and Fiona. She is also survived by her sisters, Patricia Flint Straub and Betsy Hanson, her brother Thomas Quinn and by many loving nieces and nephews.

An active member of the community, Helen was a devout parishioner of St. Augustine’s Church, a member of the Ladies Auxiliary, and former member of the Church Choir. For a time she was the leader of the local Ladies of Charity. She served as a volunteer for the HOPE Pantry in New Rochelle for more than 15 years and at Mother Teresa’s Soup Kitchen in the south Bronx. She was a member of the Women’s Club of Larchmont.

Helen was a lady with grace and kindness to all. She loved her church, her family, especially her four grandchildren, gardening, and her community.

Calling hours will be at John J. Fox Funeral Home in Larchmont on Wednesday, March 16 and Thursday, March 17 from 2-4 pm and 7 to 9 pm.

Funeral mass, Friday, March 18, 2005 at St. Augustine’s Church, Larchmont. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to The Ursuline School or Hope Community Services, 50 Washington Ave., New Rochelle, NY 10801

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