April 25, 1939 – December 12, 2018
It is with great sorrow that we share word of Helen’s sudden and peaceful passing. She is survived by her loving husband of 58 years Bill and her children Christine (Don), Ian (Tara), Colin (Ron), and Graham (Jim), as well as granddaughters Jessy and Marleigh, a large extended family, and many many friends.
Helen grew up in a small New Brunswick village where she met and began her life long love affair with Bill. After graduating high school, she attended Mount Allison University and later received her medical laboratory technician training in Saint John. They married in 1960 and after having their family, moved with their four children to Montreal in 1972 and then to West Vancouver in 1976. They built their dream log home on Bowen Island and moved there full-time following Bill’s retirement.
Helen was an accomplished artist who enjoyed weaving, sewing, knitting, needlework, but especially quilting, which was her passion. She was a member of the Bowen Island Fibre Arts Guild where she shared her talents and enthusiasm with many fellow artists and friends. Travel, baking, reading, gardening, pets, most games and any kind of puzzles were some of Helen’s many other passions. She and Bill were fortunate to travel the world together, bringing art, new foods and wonderful stories of their experiences home to share.
Helen will be lovingly remembered for her ready smile, her contagious sense of humour and wit, her many colloquial sayings (‘Helenisms’), and the love she clearly had and showed to her family and friends. She always had a listening ear ready to celebrate the accomplishments of others and to offer advice and encouragement.
A Celebration of Life for Helen will be held Saturday, February 23 at the Bowen Island Lodge, 380 Cardena Street, Bowen Island from 3-5pm. Bring your happy memories to share.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Bowen Island Health Centre Foundation (www.bowenislandhealthcentrefoundation.com).
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