Mrs. Helen McIlveen (nee Thomson), late of Barrhead, AB, formerly of Calgary, AB, passed away on June 12, 2012 at the age of 85 years. She is survived by her loving family; five children, Kathy (Frank) Collins of Woodstock, ON, Pam (Darryl) Elliot of Brooks, AB, John McIlveen of Grande Cache, AB, Anne Hooper of Calgary, AB, and Fran (Kim) Draper of Barrhead, AB; seven grandchildren, Samantha, Eric, Grant, David, Adam, Brandy, and Ryan. In accordance to Helen’s wishes, there will be no service held.