Helen K. Martin

Helen K. Martin 1914-2009   Helen K. (Slattery) Martin, 94, of Chicopee, passed away on Wednesday, June 3, 2009.  Born in Chicopee, she resided in Springfieldfor many years before returning to Chicopeeseveral years ago.  She was the daughter of the late John P. and Katherine (Pflug) Slattery.  Helen was a retired driver for the former Standard Photo of Springfield.  She had also worked for the former Woolworth's and F.W. Sickles Co.  She retired in 1975.  Helen was a communicant of Our Lady of Hope Church in Springfield.  She was a very active in the church and was a member of the parish Guild.  She was a member of the Pocahontas Club, the National Mothers Club, the SacredHeartChurchWomen's Club all of Springfieldand the SpringfieldGolden Age Club.  She was also a member of the Kida Club of the Riverview Terrace Apts. of Chicopee.  Helen was a volunteer for the Springfield Public Schools, especially the LibertyStreetSchool.  In 2002, she was awarded the Phyllis B. Sullivan "Unsung Hero" Volunteer Award for her dedicated service.  She was predeceased by her husband Elphege E. Martin in 1990 and by her brothers, William, John and Fred Slattery and by her sister May E. Lewis.  Helen is survived by (2) sons, George R. Martin of China, Robert L. Martin and his wife Karen of Springfield; two daughters, Helen O. Spear of Garden Valley, TX, Lillian D. Richard and her husband Francis of Springfield; (12) grandchildren; (19) great grandchildren and (4) great great grandchildren.  Funeral services will be held on Saturday, June 6, 2009 from the Tylunas Funeral Home 159 Broadway, Chicopeeat 11 a. m., followed by the Liturgy of Christian Burial in Our Lady of Hope Church 577 Carew St., Springfield at 12 Noon.  Burial will be in St. Patrick's Cemetery, Chicopee.  Calling hours will be held on Friday (today) June 5, 2009 from 4 to 7 p.m.  For Guest Book visit tylunasfuneralhome.com