Helen M. Donegan

Helen M. (Boudrot) Donegan – 93, of Scituate, passed away peacefully on the morning of August 30, 2022. She was the beloved wife to the late Robert William Donegan, with whom she shared more than 60 years of marriage before his passing in 2016. Helen is survived by her 5 children and their families – Elizabeth Bynarowicz and husband Paul of Simpsonville, SC and their sons Timothy and wife Traci, Michael and wife Anna, and Peter and wife Taylor; Nancy Levanchy and her husband John of Scituate, MA and their son Michael and wife Jessica; Susan Burke and her husband Daniel of Marshfield, MA and their daughters Lindsay and husband Andrew, and Emily and husband Jeremy; Robert Jr. of North Andover and his former wife Amy of Winchester, MA and their sons David and James; Stephen and his wife Patricia of Plymouth, MA and their daughters Kathleen, Annemarie, and Julie. Also survived by 4 great-grandchildren – Olivia, Cullen, Braelyn and Harper. Helen was predeceased by her brother, William Boudrot. Also survived by sister-in-law Peggy Boudrot and many nieces and nephews.

Born in Boston, Helen was the daughter of the late Augustus and Ellen (Shields) Boudrot. She grew up in Milton and attended the Katherine Gibbs School. After graduating, Helen worked for several Boston companies as a secretary/executive assistant including her “favorite job” at the Copley Plaza Hotel, where her wedding reception was held. When she and Bob settled in Scituate to start a family, Helen continued using her secretarial skills in various local jobs and volunteered for many organizations while raising her 5 children. Ultimately, she retired from working at Home and Health Resources of the South Shore VNA to help care for her grandchildren. Helen was a cherished “Grammy” to her 11 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. She absolutely adored being a mother and grandmother and loved babies most of all!

Helen was the sweetest, kindest, and most supportive wife, mom, and grandmother to her beloved family. She was a wonderful listener who offered quiet wisdom and thoughtful guidance to her growing family. She faced life’s challenges with grace and compassion, and her devotion to her family and friends will be cherished beyond measure.

A visitation will be held at Richardson-Gaffey Funeral Home, 382 First Parish Road, Scituate on Friday, September 2, 2022 from 9-10:30am, followed by a Funeral Mass at St. Mary of the Nativity, 1 Kent Street at 11 am. Interment at St. Mary’s Cemetery to immediately follow.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in Helen’s name can be made to The Parkinson’s Foundation (www.parkinson.org) or to Save the Children (www.savethechildren.org). Online guestbook can be found at richardsongaffeyfuneralhome.com.