Helen L. (Devoss) Leo
March 22, 1938 — June 5, 2016
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Helen L. (Devoss) Leo
Born March 22, 1938 in Malden, Helen was one of eight children of the late Richard and Lillian (Obelsky) DeVoss. Helen was raised in Malden and graduated from Malden High School. While at a dance at the Lake Quannapowitt boathouse in the 50's, she met Charles Leo and they were married on July 22, 1958. She and Charlie settled in Melrose to raise a family of four.Helen worked for many years at the Malden Evening School as a bookkeeper and secretary, retiring in 2000.
Helen's lifelong passion for painting began in high school. She was a self taught oil and watercolor painter with a focus on ocean and floral scenes. Involved with many art shows, Helen exhibited her work throughout the local community and beyond. She found great joy in being able to create something for others to appreciate. In addition to her interest in art, Helen also enjoyed leading a healthy lifestyle. Her regular health awareness ensured her staying fit, but she also found ways to stay active through the local community. She was a member of the YMCA 50 mile swim club, and participated in a 3-day, 60 mile walk for cancer research, raising $5,000.
In her free time, she and Charlie enjoyed traveling. Summer vacations with the family were spent enjoying the lakes of New Hampshire. When they got closer to retirement, Helen and Charlie enjoyed trips to Las Vegas, Aruba, Prince Edward Island, Alaska, and California. Helen was a sweet, loving and sociable woman. Her kindness, and warmth drew people to her, and she enjoyed hosting family and friends at her home. She will be lovingly remembered by all who knew her.
The Leo family would like to extend their heartfelt thanks to the staff at Oosterman's Rest Home in Wakefield for the wonderful care and love given to Helen.
Helen was the beloved wife of Charles R. Leo with whom she shared 58 years of marriage. Devoted mother of Gregory Leo and his wife Josephine of Lawrence, Beth-Anne Leo of Braintree, Susan Leo-Johnson and her husband Arthur of Worcester, and David Leo and his wife Alison of Winchester. Dear sister of Patricia Doucet and her husband Joseph of Melrose, Kathleen Dascher-Knox and her husband Frank of Malden, Elta Field and her husband William of NJ, Richard DeVoss and his late wife Patricia of NC, and the late Ivin B. DeVoss, Arline Scritchfield and her late husband Bill, and the late Thomas DeVoss. Cherished grandmother of Shane, Chantelle, Nicholas, Madison, Clay, Lilly, Gracie, and Audrey. Also survived by several nieces and nephews.
Relatives and friends will gather in honor and remembrance of Helen's life during visiting hours at the Robinson Funeral Home, 809 Main St., Melrose on Wednesday, June 8 from 4-8pm, and again on Thursday at 9:30am before leaving in procession to St. Mary's Church, Herbert St., Melrose for her Funeral Mass celebrated at 10:30am. Interment in Wyoming Cemetery, Melrose.
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Past Services
Visitation
Wednesday, June 8, 2016
4:00 - 8:00 pm
Robinson Funeral Home
Funeral Mass
Thursday, June 9, 2016
Starts at 10:30 am
St. Mary's Church
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