ANN HELEN FITZPATRICK (NEE DURNER) FORMERLY OF GRIFFITH, IN Our mother, just shy of her 89th birthday, had a peaceful ending to a wonderful life filled with family, friends, and grandchildren, whom she adored. She was predeceased by the love of her life, her husband George Fitzpatrick. She is survived by four devoted children: Joan Flynn, St. Pete Beach, FL; Sharon Boome (Chris), San Carlos, CA; George Fitzpatrick Jr. (Mary), Wilmette, IL; Kevin Fitzpatrick (Kate), Naperville, IL; eight adoring grandchildren: Casey Boome, Matt Fitzpatrick, Kevin Boome, Sean Fitzpatrick, Ryan Fitzpatrick, Kathryn Fitzpatrick, Michael Fitzpatrick and Kelly Fitzpatrick; her brother, Tony Durner (Ann), Linden, NJ; and sister, Rose Dillensnyder, Riverside, CA. Mom was born in Elizabeth, NJ, where she spent her formative years. She and her husband, George, moved to Griffith, Indiana in 1960, where they were parishioners of St. Mary's Parish for more than 40 years. She was a devoted mother and grandmother, a gentle soul for all, who brightened the lives of those around her. The last several years of her life were spent with her daughters in St. Pete Beach, FL and San Carlos, CA. She is now with the Blessed Mother, which was her heart's desire. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, March 12, 2011 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church ,525 N. Broad St., Griffith, IN with Fr. Theodore Mens celebrating. Burial will follow at Calumet Park Cemetery in Merrillville. Friends may meet with the family on Friday, March 11, 2011 from 4:00-8:00 p.m. at the White Funeral Home located at 921 W. 45th Ave. in Griffith. There will be an evening wake service Friday at 7:30 p.m. For information, please call White Funeral Home at (219) 924-4100.