Helen J. Farrell, 79, of Bronx, NY died March 28, 2005 at Kings Harbor Multicare Center after an extended illness. Miss Farrell was a graduate of St. Lawrence University. For many years she was employed as a Social Worker and teacher in Syracuse, San Francisco, and Boston. In Washington she was employed by the National Symphony. In Syracuse she volunteered at the Bishop Foery Foundation. Helen is predeceased by her parents, Jane and John Farrell and a brother James.

Survivors: two sisters, Janet Royal of Birmingham, MI and Jane King of Fayetteville; several nieces and nephews.

Services: 12:00pm Friday, April 8, 2005 at Holy Cross Church Dewitt followed by burial in St. Mary's Cemetery. Falardeau Funeral Home, Baldwinsville has charge of local arrangements.

Contributions: Francis House, 108 Michaels Ave., Syracuse, NY 13208.