Helena T. Banks

TEWKSBURY, MA/ MARS HILL - Helena T. Banks, age 80, of Tewksbury, MA, formerly of Mars Hill and Cambridge, MA died Sunday, June 21, 2015. Beloved wife of the late Bobby Joe Banks. Devoted mother of Joann Sicari and Robert Banks, both of Tewksbury, Janice Williams of Weaverville, Michael Banks of Wakefield, John Banks of Swannanoa, James Banks of Malden, Roscoe Banks of Woburn and the late Richard Banks. She is also survived by 25 grandchildren and many great grandchildren; sister of Margaret Barnett of Stoneham, the late Richard Kennedy, Mary Ruma and Joann Levins. Her graveside service will be held at 2:30 p.m., Monday, June 29, 2015, at West Memorial Park, Weaverville. The family will receive friends from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m., Monday at West Funeral Home, 17 Merrimon Ave., Weaverville. Flowers are welcome or memorials may be made to Home Health VNA, Merrimack Valley Hospice Home Care, 360 Merrimack St., Bldg. 9, Lawrence, MA 01843 or a charity of ones choice. For those who desire, condolences may be offered to the family under Mrs. Banks' obituary at www.WestFamilyFuneralServices.com. Her graveside service will be held at 2:30 p.m., Monday, June 29, 2015, at West Memorial Park in Weaverville. The family will receive friends from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m., Monday at West Funeral Home, 17 Merrimon Ave., Weaverville.