Helen R. O’Brien (Flaherty) of Canton & Kingston passed away July 21st at Life Care Center of South Shore. Born and raised in Boston. Helen had resided in Canton for over 50 years. She was a proud member of the Canton Garden Club and the Canton Catholic Women’s Club. Beloved wife of the late John. Loving mother of Elaine Kelly and her husband Richard Lang of Marshfield, Gregory E. O’Brien of Halifax and the late David J. O’Brien. Sister of Kathleen Ehlers of VA. Cherished grandmother of Joshua Kelly of Boston, Jared Kelly and his wife Jessica of Foxboro, Jessica Kelly of Boston, Jordan Kelly of NH, Michael O’Brien of Kingston, and Meaghan Jackson and her husband Lance of FL. Also survived by her great grandson Logan. Funeral mass Friday morning at 10:00 St. Gerard Majella Canton. Visiting at the Dockray & Thomas Funeral Home one hour prior to the mass from 8:30-9:30. Relatives and friends respectfully invited to attend. Interment Canton Corner Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations in Helen’s memory can be made to: “Our Neighbors in Need", c/o St. Gerard Majella Church, 1860 Washington St., Canton 02021.