Helene (Adler) Penn of Yarmouth Port, passed away on January 14 following a long illness. She was the daughter of the late Sol and Sadie Adler.

 

Helene was born in Middletown, Connecticut and grew up in the nearby village of Cobalt where

her parents operated a package store while her father was also the local postmaster. She was a

graduate of East Hampton High School and Bay Path Junior College.

 

After graduating college, Helene moved to Yarmouth Port where her parents operated the

King’s Inn guest house. She lived in Hyannis for many years while she raised her family.

Helene then returned to Yarmouth Port where she was an active member of the Kings Way

community. Always putting her family first, Helene was a devoted daughter, mother and

grandmother.

 

Helene used her expert organizational skills to serve on many non-profit and social committees including the Hyannis Junior Women’s Club, Massachusetts Junior Miss Program and Cape Cod Art Museum.  She volunteered at Cape Cod Hospital and was a member of the Sisterhood of the Cape Cod Synagogue.

 

Helene will be remembered for her sense of humor, infectious laugh and her incredible thoughtfulness sending “just the perfect greeting card” to family and friends.  Her signature coffee cake and baked goods were admired by many and loved by her grandchildren.

 

Helene is survived by her son Scott of Brooklyn, NY; son and daughter-in-law Richard and Julie Penn of Marstons Mills; daughter and son-in-law Lisa Penn and Anthony Murphy of Waltham; and grandchildren Max Penn, Jacob Penn and Emily Penn. She is also survived by sister-in-law Eileen Penn; nieces Jocelyn Bowman and Felecia Penn (Joe Hoffman); and nephews James Penn (Amy), David Penn (Jean) and Thomas Penn (Chris) as well as many cousins in the Adler family. Her son-in-law James Gill of Brooklyn, NY predeceased her.

 

The funeral will be held at the Cape Cod Synagogue, 145 Winter Street, Hyannis on Wednesday, January 16 at 12:30 p.m. Burial will follow at Mosswood Cemetery, 280 Putnam Avenue, Cotuit. The family will be sitting Shiva Wednesday, January 16 and Thursday, January 17 at 7:00 p.m. at the home of Richard and Julie Penn, 555 Mistic Drive, Marstons Mills.

 

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Outer Cape Health Services, Inc. P.O. Box 598 Harwich Port, MA 02646; or the Cape Cod Synagogue, 145 Winter Street, Hyannis, MA 02601.

 

Condolences to the family. Helene is one of the "great ladies", and was a true friend to my late wife Blanche & I. Many cherished memories will always remain.

My condolences to the Penn family for your loss. I worked with Helene when I first started at Bryden & Sullivan back in 1998. She was a wonderful lady.