Helen Hewton Torrance Finigan

Helen was born January 21, 1946 in Glasgow, Scotland to Alexander Irwin and Margaret Irwin (Davies). Helen moved to Canada as a toddler first to Montreal and later to Bow Island and Calgary.

Helen (Irwin) married Ron Finigan on February 20, 1965 and together had 3 children.

Helen is lovingly remembered by son Kelly Ronald and his wife and daughter Marie and Rheanna (Victoria, BC), son Kimball Anthony (Vancouver, BC), daughter Kathleen Alexis (Kelowna), and sister Margaret MacPherson.

Helen was a student athlete (track) and singer during High School. She had a keen mind for language arts and mathematics.

Helen worked in banking in her earlier years, co-owned a general store with husband Ron in Field BC, was a dedicated stay at home mother and worked at Zellers for many years as her children reached their teens.

Helen was a feisty woman who dedicated herself to being a great mother. She enjoyed reading, sewing, games, crosswords and puzzles.

Helen has returned home to join Ron, her parents, brother (Alexander), and beloved pets, Lady and Kip.

In lieu of flowers the family would accept donations for the SPCA Kamloops in Helen's name.