Mary Helen Mavis Kelley

Helen Kelley passed away on Monday, June 15, 2015 at the West Coast General Hospital in Port Alberni, BC at the age of 77. She is survived by her family and friends from near and far. Cherished mother of Debby and Colleen, loving partner to Paulie. She became an essential member of the Gaudet extended family; Ben, Patty, Gary, Diane, Paul, Orrie, Nadine, George, Chris, Merita, Drew, Tamara, Amanda, Sheldon, Alysha, Johnson, Kristine, Martin, Mark, Courtney, Bryton, Jayden, Lydia, Preston, Harrison, Olivia, Peyton, Hayleigh, Oceanna, Kristina, Natalie, Jillian and Aiden. Last but not least, she leaves her faithful companion Max.

Helen inspired all of those she met with her joyful spirit, moxie, and distinct wit. Her memory will be cherished by the people she touched in the community, the church, the Sunshine Club and the Legion.

We welcome all of those who knew and loved Helen to celebrate her life through a memorial service at the Port Alberni Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 293 (4680 Victoria Quay) on July 6th from 11:00am to 1:00pm.

Her family and friends would like to extend their thanks to the staff and volunteers at the West Coast General Hospital for the outstanding care provided during her final days. As an expression of sympathy, donations may be made in Helen's memory to the hospital's foundation via: https://www.canadahelps.org/dn/15545.

We hold you close within our hearts,

and there you shall remain,

to walk with us throughout our lives,

Until we meet again.

So rest in peace dear loved one,

and thanks for all you've done,

we pray that God has given you

the crown you've truly won.