Helen M. McGiveron

May 27, 2015

Helen M. McGiveron, 78, of Ft. Myers, Florida, passed away Wednesday, May 27 at St. Joseph’s Hospital. Helen was a lifelong resident of Syracuse, daughter of the late Alfred and Antoinette (Wroblewski) Carpenter. She was predeceased by her husband, Douglas, her brother Walter, and her daughter Donna. She enjoyed the Florida sunshine, being active in her church, and her family. Helen was a past president of the Ladies Auxiliary at both the local post and county levels, and was a retiree from New Process Gear. She is survived by her children; Barbara (Terry) Burr of Spanish Fork, UT, William (Steffany) Rose of Syracuse, and Thomas (Desiree) Rose of Oneida. She is also survived by her grandson Walker Burr, granddaughters Lindsay Taylor and Emmeline Burr, her sister, Kathleen Carpenter of Liverpool, and also several cousins. A funeral mass will be celebrated for Helen at St. Ann’s Church at 10:00 am on Friday, June 5. Family and friends may call Thursday, June 4, from 4-7 pm at Giminski-Wysocki Funeral Home. Private burial will be at St. Mary’s Cemetery, DeWitt. Contributions may be made to Access CNY 1603 Court St, Syracuse, NY 13208.