Helen Robertson-Grayston

Helen was blessed with a blended family and will be deeply missed by her children, David, Murray, the late Jayne (Peter), Gordon (Barbara), Pat, and Robert (Cindy). Helen was proud of her grandchildren, Michelle (Dave), Lynsay, Leigh, Tim (Sandra), Tammy (Mike), Jamie, Andrew, Sarah, Vanessa, Jeff and Justin. Helen also was blessed with greatgrandchildren; the late David, Andrew, Myah, Ella, Jordan, Avery, Owen and Skai.

Helen was born in Hamilton to Sam and Jane Duncan, who emigrated from Scotland in the early 1920s. In her younger years, Helen worked at Mercury Mills and Parisian Laundry, often washing our Tiger-Cat uniforms! Helen then moved into the next stage of her life; marriage and raising a family.

As the years passed, Helen was happy and content, living in her own apartment and enjoying activities that included weekly bus trips to Fortinos (pre-COVID) and 50/50 draws within the community of Paramount Place where she lived for the past 30 years.

Helen looked forward to her yearly trips to Florida – visiting Disney World as well as Anna Maria Island with her travelling buddies. In the summertime, she enjoyed being up at Wasaga Beach with family and friends. In anticipation of future travel once COVID was over, she recently renewed her passport as her zest for travel never waned.

Locally, Helen enjoyed heading out weekly; whether it was weekend trips around Walmart, heading over to see her grand puppy Charlie or visits to Parkdale Fish and Chips. She was willing for an outing wherever it might take her (or where Pat would take her!) Helen loved TV, and was a lifelong fan and loyal watcher of The Young and the Restless; meeting “Victor Newman” just recently.

In keeping with Helen’s wishes, cremation has taken place. The family will hold a Celebration of Life in August of 2022 – around what would have been her 95th birthday.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Helen’s memory to Hamilton Food Share or the charity of your choice.

We love you Mom, and will miss your witty and playful sense of humour – Rest Easy, until we meet again.