Helen Gail Lyons

Helen is survived by her husband Martin; her daughter Krista (Alex) Waller; son Kevin (Isla) Cherney; and grandsons Lewis and Clark; also by her daughters Paula (Wayne) Newell (estranged) and Sheilagh Hocking (estranged); and granddaughters Natalie and Lisa. Helen will be fondly remembered by many aunts, uncles and cousins in her extended Ingaldson, Brooker families. Helen was predeceased by her parents Norma (nee Brooker) and Triggvy, and her brother Murray.

Helen grew up in Neepawa, graduated from the St. Boniface School of Nursing and served in Altona, Thompson, (MB) and Oakville (ON) hospitals over her 40 year career. She worked various service departments in hospitals, and ended her career in the Oakville community as a Case Manager for outpatient Psychiatry clients. Throughout her life, Helen also pursued her interest in art, starting with pottery classes in Altona, and ending with achieving a BA in Arts and Art history from University of Toronto and a BFA from University of Manitoba. Her university studies broadened her scope of work. Her later works included clay sculpture, painting and print making. She participated in many art shows and exhibitions, was instrumental in establishing two artist groups, and was a member of several galleries in Winnipeg and a member of the Manitoba Craft Council. Helen was a member of the Winnipeg Art Gallery and contributed time as a docent. Helen also volunteered time with Agape Table and gave drawing and painting guidance to their community artists.

A service will be held on Monday, May 30, 10:00 am, at Thomson “In the Park” Funeral Home, 1291 McGillivray Boulevard.

In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to the Canadian Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation or The Pulmonary Hypertension Association of Canada.