Helen "Polly" (Golon) McElligott, 70, died peacefully Saturday morning surrounded by her loving family.Helen was born and raised in Springfield and has lived in Feeding Hills for the past 50 years. After graduating from first graduating class for Dental Assistants from S.T.C.C., she worked for Dr. Gerstein in Springfield as a dental assistant for many years, later she  taught at the East Mountain School for the Disabled, tutored students at home, and was an assistant teacher for the Agawam Public Schools.Helen was active with the Juvenile Diabetes Association and member of the Agawam Junior Women's Club. She leaves her husband of 50 years Thomas McElligott; three sons, Thomas, Michael and his wife Melanie, Christopher and his wife Jennifer and a daughter Jennifer McElligott. She also leaves her siblings Richard and Elizabeth Golon and Peggy Bovino; five grandchildren Brandon, Alexis, Bailey, Braiden and Logan and two great grandchildren Jason and Jillian.Visiting hours will be held at the Agawam Curran-Jones Funeral Home, 745 Cooper Street on Thursday, August 22nd from 4:00 – 7:00pm. For online condolences please visit curranjones.com.Memorial contributions may be made to the Juvenile Diabetes Association.