Born on November 2, 1932 to the late James and Isabel (Welshman) MacGregor of North Sydney, Helen is the last surviving member of her immediate family. Besides her parents, she was predeceased by her beloved husband Orville, daughter Valerie and her husband Jerry, 2 children in infancy Patricia and Orville as well as daughter-in-law Annette, brothers Laughlin, Robert and Joseph and sister Margaret.
Helen was a long time member of the United Church of Canada worshipping at Carman in Sydney Mines and was a strong woman of faith. She devoted herself to her family, especially her grandchildren, enjoying time spent together especially on a walk or a drive. Besides her family, her other passion was gardening and she was never happier than when she was planting or tending something in her garden.
She is survived and will be dearly missed by her children David (Theresa), Diane (Ricky) Gerrow, Craig (Rita), Bruce, Barbara (Alex) Devoe and Paula (Michael) Johnston; grandchildren Maria, Tania, David, Rodney, Robert, Jason, Amanda, Bradley, Christopher, Nicole, Melanie, Sarah and Joshua as well as several great grandchildren, numerous nieces and nephews and her sister-in-law Yvonne Johnston.
A visitation will be held on Thursday from 7-9pm at Fillmore & Whitman Funeral Home, 8 Clyde Ave., Sydney Mines with a funeral service taking place at Carman United Church, 1 Clyde Ave at 2pm on Friday, May 13 with Rev. Nick Phillips officiating. Masks are required in the church. Interment to follow in Lakeside Cemetery. Memories and condolences may be shared with the family by visiting www.fillmoreandwhitman.com. If desired, donations in Helen’s memory may be made to the Heart & Stroke Foundation.
The family would like to thank the Home Care Workers, VON and Dr. Wawer for all of the kindness shown to mom.
