Helen Gertrude St. John

Peacefully at the Sault Area Hospital in her 93rd year. Predeceased by her husband Charlie (2000). Daughter of the late John and Helen Garson. Daughter-in-law of the late Cecile St. John and Fred Lapointe. Mother of Ken St. John (Sheryl), late Fred St. John (Marjorie) and Randy St. John (Sandra). Grandmother of Charlene Betts (Ryan), Marcy Robinson (Max), Heidi St. John, Danny St. John, Melanie MacRae (Brian Bushnell), Chantal MacRae, Jessie Stasiuk (Ryan) and Jodie Moffat (Cam).

Great grandmother of Luke, Philip, Shannon, Ashley (Jake), Kaleb (Shelby), Davis, Eva, Lexi and Oakley. Great great grandmother of Nimer, Grace and Violet.

Sister of the late Marg MacDonald (late Jack), late Jack Garson (Penny), Lois Andrews (late Lawrence), Bob Garson (late Ann), Jim Garson (Wendy), Gladys Cameron (late George), Glenn Garson (late Wilma), Phyllis Whalen (late Randy) and Harold Garson (Theresa).

Aunt Helen to many, Young Helen to family, and Mrs. St. John “The Secretary” to hundreds of kids at James Lyons, Prince of Whales and Bayview Public Schools, and she remembered all their names (and how many times they got sent to the office).

Mom loved big parties, her home was party central for 3 generations, the more the merrier. Her Halloween caramel apples were legendary and her Gluten-free blueberry cheesecake and date squares were in demand.

After retirement, she spent her time volunteering at the Sault Area Hospital Cancer Care Clinic and was the knitting coach at the F. J. Davey Home.

In her later years, she moved to the Great Northern Retirement Home and enjoyed her last years making new friends, dancing, and playing Bingo (Poorly).

The family would like to thank the amazing staff at the Great Northern Retirement Home and the wonderful nurses on 3A for your care and compassion while helping mom complete her life.

Mom loved flowers – For those wishing to make a financial contribution in her name, she loved the F. J. Davey Home, The Great Northern Retirement Home and the Sault Area Hospital Cancer Care Clinic, but she would always say “Just do what you think is right”.

As per Helen’s wishes, friends and family are invited to visit Arthur Funeral Home – Barton & Kiteley Chapel (492 Wellington St. E., 705-759-2522) on Friday December 5, 2025 from 6:00 pm until 8:00 pm for a visitation in Helen’s honour. A funeral service will take place the following day, on Saturday December 6, 2025 at Arthur Funeral Home at 11:00 am officiated by Rev. Helen Smith. Interment to follow at Greenwood Cemetery. Please visit www.arthurfuneralhome.com obituaries section to leave a message of condolence as a keepsake for the family.