Helen R. (Mulligan) McKenna, 87, of Rockland, formerly of Braintree, passed away June 4, 2012 at Hancock Park Nursing Home in Quincy. Born and raised in West Quincy, she had lived in Rockland for the past 24 years, prior to that she had lived in Braintree for 40 years. Beloved wife of the late George McKenna. Loving mother of James McKenna of Rockland, Mary McKenna of Braintree, Susan Blushi and her husband Brian of East Bridgewater, Richard McKenna of Quincy and Nancy May and her husband Barry of Sterling. Sister of Joseph Mulligan and Mary DePaulo, both of Quincy, Irene Schoaf of Brockton and the late James and John Mulligan. Dear grandmother of Brian Blushi and his wife Jessica, Keith Blushi and his wife Christie, Jennifer Blushi and Laura May. Funeral from the Hurley Funeral Home, 127 S. Franklin St., (Rte. 37), Holbrook, Thursday, June 7 at 8 a.m. followed by a funeral Mass in St. Francis of Assisi Church, S. Braintree Square at 9 a.m. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend. Visiting hours Wednesday 5-8 p.m. Interment Blue Hill Cemetery, Braintree. In lieu of flowers donations in her name may be made to the Florence May St. John Scholarship Fund, c/o Hancock Park Nursing Home, 164 Parkingway, Quincy MA 02169.