On June 14, 2014, Helen A. Hannon of East Aurora, NY, formerly of Clinton, NY, passed away with family by her side at Millard Fillmore Suburban Hospital in Amherst NY after a brief illness. Helen was 83 years old. Helen was born to the late Frederick and Mary Whebby on October 14, 1930 in Brooklyn, NY. She graduated from St. Saviour High School in 1948 and received a full scholarship and her RN degree from the Brooklyn Hospital School of Nursing in 1952. After moving to Syracuse NY, Helen married John P. "Jack" Hannon on November 21, 1959. They lived in Clinton, NY for 36 years. While raising her family, Helen worked part time as a nurse at St. Elizabeth Hospital, Hamilton College Health Center, Camp Glengarra Girl Scout Camp, American Red Cross Bloodmobiles and as a substitute nurse in the Westmoreland and Clinton Central School Districts. Helen was an active volunteer for the Presbyterian Home, Meals on Wheels, Girl Scouts, St. Mary's School and Parish. In 2001, Helen and Jack relocated to East Aurora, NY to be closer to family. Helen continued to enjoy her hobbies including baking, knitting, cheering on her grandchildren from the sidelines, as well as closely following her favorite hockey teams. She was an active volunteer in the Immaculate Conception Parish and at Aurora Care. Helen loved to travel and enjoyed vacationing with family in Sanibel Island, Conesus Lake, Cape Cod and along the Michigan coastline. Helen was predeceased by her husband Jack in 2002. She is survived by her five children and their spouses, John M. and Diane Hannon of Amherst NY, Kathleen and Michael Donovan of Williamston, MI, Mary and Craig Piekarz of Southborough, MA, Brian and Pamela Hannon of Houghton, MI and Patrick and Katherine Hannon of Colden NY. She is also survived and adored by eighteen grandchildren, three great-grandchildren; her sister, Elizabeth "Betty" Grady of Syracuse NY, as well as many nieces, nephews and close friends. Mrs. Hannon's funeral will be held on Saturday, June 21, 2014 at 10:00 am at St. Mary's Church, 13 Marvin St., Clinton, where her Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated. Interment in Onondaga County Veteran's Memorial Cemetery, will take place privately at the convenience of the family. Relatives and friends are invited to call at the Heintz Funeral Home, 10 East Park Row, Clinton, on Friday, from 4 - 7 pm. In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting donations for the Helen Hannon Memorial Scholarship Fund to support Clinton Central students who choose to pursue careers in healthcare. Checks made payable to Clinton Dollars for Scholars and sent to Clinton DFS, 75 Chenango Ave, Clinton, NY 13323.