Obituary of Helena Rose Cunningham

Helena R Cunningham, 65, of Brooks, died unexpectedly Nov 14, 2015. She was born Aug. 12, 1950, in Belfast, daughter of Clarence and Helen Cook. After a very short battle with cancer she passed quietly at home surrounded by her mother, sisters and son. She was employed as a CNA for Tall Pines Health Care for many years and then continued her career as a nurse at Waldo County General Hospital and Waldo County Home Health Care. She was a very dedicated and loving nurse that was cherished by the many she cared for as well as her co workers. She enjoyed camping, Bar-b-que’s, and spending quality time with her family. Her ultimate joy was shopping for the kids. She loved to attend all of their school functions and sporting events. From football, basketball, baseball, gymnastics, and ballet, to their school plays. She is survived by her mother, Helen Cook and son Jamie Cunningham both of Brooks. Her sisters, Sirena and Jim Bennett of Brooks and Rowena and Ed Nealley of Winterport. Her nephews Michael Nealley, Zack, Jeremy, James, and Alex Bennett. Great Nieces and nephew, Mykale, Mykenna, Gracelynne, Morgan, Zoey, and Iven (Aunt Nena to them all). Her in-laws Jeffrey, Andy, and Jr Cunningham of Winterport, Vicki Brown and Diana Moore of Frankfort and her many nephews and nieces from the Cunningham side (Aunt Weezie to them). She will be so greatly missed by us all. The shock and speed of her departure will forever be with us. She was predeceased by her husband of 44 years, Ronald Cunningham. Her son Jason Cunningham and her father Clarence Cook. A graveside service will be held Saturday Nov 21st, 11:00 am at Kenney Cemetery, Reynolds Rd. in Brooks. Arrangements are under the care of Riposta Funeral Home, 182 Waldo Avenue, Belfast. Memories and condolences may be shared with the family at www.ripostafh.com.