Helen L. Lord

PITTSBURG – Helen Louise Lord, 91, passed away peacefully surrounded by family in her home in the early hours of Tuesday, December 13, 2022. The youngest of six siblings, Helen was born June 15, 1931, in Abington, Massachusetts, to Agnes and John Cahill, Sr. Helen graduated from Abington High School in June of 1950. She married Lester H. Lord in October, 1951. They moved to Pittsburg, NH, in June of 1964 where they remained to raise their four children: Leslie, Linda, Deborah and Susan. Helen held many roles and was very active in her community. To many, Helen will be fondly remembered as their school lunch lady; many still talk about her Duffy Specials. She worked for over three decades preparing and serving lunches at the Pittsburg School. She also spent her summers working at the Glen. She was a Library Trustee, Supervisor of the Checklist for the town, an active member of the Firemen’s Association, the Old Home Day Committee, the Park Committee, and the Concerned Citizens of Pittsburg. She was also an avid sports fan. The love for sports started in her youth as she watched her brothers playing football. She later got to enjoy watching her own children, grandchildren and even great-grandchildren as they participated in area sports. Helen was also a true Boston fan. Over the years Helen had many hobbies, from ceramics to sewing, and she always had a knitting or crochet project next to her chair in the living room. She was famous for her dish cloths and pot holders. Helen wore many hats, but her most important role was as our mom, gram, great-gram and aunt. Family was the center of her life. As a mom and gram, she always supported her children and grandchildren. What was important to her family was important to Helen. She was so proud of her children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren and extended family, and she loved sharing stories about them with others. Helen was a strong role model, the glue that kept everyone close, and someone everyone loved and cherished. She will be forever remembered, always loved, and will continue to hold a special place in the hearts of her family and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, John J. Cahill, Sr. and Agnes A. (Linn) Cahill; her siblings, Henry E. Cahill, Catherine M. Gilpin, John J. Cahill, Jr., George F. Cahill, and Charles (Raymond) Cahill; her husband Lester H. Lord in 1983; her son Leslie G. Lord in 1997; and a grandson, Jackson E. Penney in 2016. Helen leaves behind her three daughters, Linda H. Lord and husband Don Neill (Sebago, ME), Deborah A. Lord and husband Mike A. Nelson (Brazoria, TX), and Susan M. Penney (Gorham, NH), and her daughter-in-law, Beverly J. Lord (Pittsburg, NH). She was the proud Gram to her grandchildren, Corey S. Lord and wife Theresa (Colebrook, NH), Shaun M. Lord (Atkinson, NH), Moriah S. (Penney) Bardeen and husband Geoff (Gorham, NH); and the delighted Great-Gram to Leslie W. Lord, Keaton T. Lord, Ariana T. Lord, Trevor D. Penney and Blake J. Remillard. Helen is also survived by her “Cahill Clan,” many nieces, nephews, and friends. There are no calling hours or services scheduled at this time. A graveside committal and a celebration of Helen’s life will be held in the spring of 2023 in Pittsburg, of which notice will be given. Expressions of sympathy in memory of Mrs. Lord can be made to the Pittsburg Firefighters’ Association, 1684 N. Main Street, Pittsburg, NH 03592. Condolences may be offered to the family on-line by going to www.jenkinsnewman.com. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to the care of Jenkins & Newman Funeral Home in Colebrook.

Helen L. Lord

June 15, 1931 - December 13, 2022