SACO- Helen Irene McGahey, age 87, of McKenney Road, passed away on Jan. 5, 2016, at her home, surrounded by her beloved family.

She was born in Needham, Massachusetts on Aug. 10, 1928, a daughter of the late William and Nellie Kozloff, and attended Thornton Academy.

Helen will always be remembered for her love of family and friends. She will also be remembered for her love of baking for family functions, flowers and gardening.

She was a member of the North Saco Congregational Church. Her church family will never forget the cooking she did for functions such as the bean suppers and hunter breakfasts that the church hosted.

Helen was also a longtime supporter of the St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital.

She is precede in death by: her siblings, Walter Kozloff, Lucy Murphy, Stanley Kozloff, and John Kozloff.

Helen is survived by: her beloved husband of nearly 70 years of marriage, George “Skip” McGahey; children, Pamela Cook and her husband Clarence of Floroida, Lannie McGahey and his wife Gia of Saco, Deborah Gallant and her husband Steven of Saco, Bruce McGahey and his wife Kimberly of Saco, and Walter McGahey of Saco; “adopted” daughter, Linda Hettling of Saco; 10 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren.

A memorial service to celebrate Helen’s life will be held Saturday, Jan. 9 at 10 a.m. at the North Saco Congregational Church, Heath Road in Saco. Burial will be in the spring at Goodwins Mills Village Cemetery.

Arrangements are with Chad E. Poitras Cremation and Funeral Service, Buxton. Online condolence messages can be submitted at the funeral home’s website, www.mainefuneral.com

In lieu of flowers, Helen’s family suggests memorial contributions be made to either the Animal Welfare Society, P.O. Box 43, West Kennebunk, Maine 04094 or the Animal Refuge League, 449 Stroudwater St., Westbrook, Maine 04092.