Helen U. (Crowley) Barron, R.N.

Helen U. (Crowley)  Barron,  retired  R.N. at Carney Hospital for 40 years,  of Dorchester,  on Thursday, August 7, 2014.   Born in Norwood she was the daughter of the  late James and May (Fitzpatrick) Crowley.

Helen grew up in Stoughton and was a graduate of Archbishop Williams High School and Laboure College.  Certified in Rieki, Helen was also a  lifelong animal lover and volunteered for Eskies On Line Dog Rescue.

Helen was the loving mother of Susan M. Barron of Randolph, Paul J. Barron of Dorchester and James E. Barron of Honolulu, HI. and the late Patricia Barron and Michael Barron.  Sister of Anne Calcaterra of Arlington and James Crowley and his wife Eileen of Stoughton. Dear aunt to several nieces and nephews.  Beloved grandmother  of Robert Barron, Jesse Phelps, Luke Barron, Matthew Barron, Tracey Barron and Edward Barron.  Survived by 6 great grandchildren.  Helen also leaves many treasured life long friends.

Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in St. Gregory Church,  2223 Dorchester Ave., Dorchester on Wednesday, August 13 at 10:00 AM.  Relatives and friends invited to attend.  Visiting hours Tuesday, 4-8 PM in Dolan Funeral Home, 1140 Washington St. DORCHESTER LOWER MILLS.  Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, Stoughton .

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions in Helen’s memory may be made to Red Cloud Indian School, 100 Mission Drive, Pine Ridge Indian Reservation, South Dakota 57770 or Tomten Farm & Sanctuary, P.O. Box 58, Bolton, MA 01740.