Helene P. McNamara, age 87, (Formerly Sister William Patrice, Sisters of Saint Joseph) of Milton, formerly of Dorchester, Somerville, Hull and Carver entered into eternal life on July 30, 2026. Helene was born and raised in Fields Corner. She was a graduate of St Ambrose School, Cathedral high School, Regis College, and Boston State College. Helene taught at the following archdiocesan schools: Our Lady of Lourdes in Jamaica Plain, Immaculate Conception in Everett, St. James in Haverhill, St Joseph in Quincy, Immaculate Conception in Cambridge and also at Learning Prep School in West Newton. She served as guidance counselor at St. Ann in Somerville and Holy Name in West Roxbury and as the principal at St. Brigid in South Boston. After her time in the convent, Helene worked for New England Telephone for 10 years. Cherished daughter of the late Margaret (Mahoney) and Aloysius McNamara. Beloved sister of Francis X. McNamara of Weymouth and the late Mary H. Cook, Marjorie Campbell, and Thomas McNamara. Also survived by her sister-in-law Maureen McNamara of Quincy. She was very proud of her 17 nieces and nephews and 28 grand nieces and nephews. She enjoyed seeing them grow up to start their own families. She enjoyed being outside, gardening, dancing, walking or riding her bike along the beach. She especially loved real estate and renovating houses. Helene was grateful for the many friends she met throughout the years especially her dear friend Sr. Lois Lyons CSS. She was a generous and caring person who will be greatly missed. Funeral from the Clancy-Lucid Funeral Home, 100 Washington St., Weymouth on Tuesday, August 4 at 9:30 am. Funeral Mass at Our Lady Queen of Peace Parish in Sacred Heart Church, Weymouth at 10:30 am. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited. Visiting hours are Monday, August 3 from 3-7 pm. If desired, donations may be made in Helene’s memory to Bethany Healthcare Center, 97 Bethany Road, Framingham, MA 01702.