Helen B. Burns, 88, died Feb. 10, 2013, at Calvary Hospital in the Bronx, N.Y.
She was born in Manhattan, N.Y., and lived in Vero Beach.
Survivors include her children, J. Randolph, of New York City, Lauren Burns, of Vero Beach and Lynette Mariani, of Eastchester, N.Y.; and four grandchildren.
She was preceded by her husband of 59 years, John J. “Jack” Burns; and sister, Irene.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Westchester Putnam Hospice 540 White Plains Road, Suite 300 Tarrytown, N.Y. 10951 or Calvary Hospital, 1740 Eastchester Road, Bronx N.Y. 10461.
A Mass of Christian burial will be at 10 a.m. Feb. 15 at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church in Scarsdale N.Y.
Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery in Valhalla, N.Y.