Trudy Fraser
I struggle with the right words to say - as really there are no words to express how deeply shocked and saddened at the unexpected loss of Helen. I was very blessed to get to know Helen and Howard and Aaron over the last two years. We spent countless hours talking, laughing, enjoying the sunshine and working on projects. Helen was my friend, confidant, encourager and advice giver. She helped me in many ways during a difficult time in my life. I do not understand why she was taken so young and I cannot imagine what Howard and Aron must be feeling. This is truly devastating. Helen was so happy to be retired and loved her best friend Howard fiercely. She enjoyed the time she had playing cards with her friends and truly cared about her neighbours. She told great stories and always had great advice about how to handle challenges at work. And we laughed. God did we laugh. I will miss her laugh and her way of looking at life. She told me that she realized that many people had a rough go and that she was very fortunate to have a wonderful husband, a loving son and a great home. She doted on Ralph and had a gentle way with Frank. Helen did not suffer fools but she had endless patience for those she cared about. She told me once that Fatima and Norm and George were not just neighbours, not just friends but truly family that she would do anything for as they had been so good to her and Howard over the years. She took me under her wing and comforted and encouraged me. She challenged me to make good decisions and to live my best life to the fullest. I miss her. I loved her. I am truly saddened by this loss. I hope Howard and Aaron can find some small comfort in their memories, and in the knowledge of her deep love for them. Love does not leave but moving forward without her here will be extremely hard. I know I will see her again and we pick up our conversation where we left off. Rest now Helen and we will all be there to sit in the sunshine with you soon enough. Love always Trudy
Monday May 7, 2018 at 1:53 pm