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Helen Norma (MacLean) Hines

Helen Norma (MacLean) Hines

Lieu de naissance : Inverness, Canada
Date de naissance : 28 juin 1929

Lieu de décès : Sydney
Date de décès : 4 avril 2016

It is with saddened hearts we announce the passing of our beloved mother and grandmother Helen Norma Hines. Helen passed away quietly with her family by her side, on April 4, 2016, at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney.
Born in Inverness on June 28, 1929, Helen was the daughter of the late Nealina (Patterson) and John Murdock MacLean.
Helen is survived by her sons, Donnie (Linda), Sydney, Wally (Charlene), Sydney, Steven (Lorenna), Dartmouth; grandchildren, Kevin (Gina), Bryan (Liz), Billy (Amanda), Samantha, Mitchell, Nathan, Stephanie (Cody), Kyle, Lora; great-grandchildren, Cody, Jayce and Gracie Rose; she is also survived by her sisters, Mary Patterson, Sydney, Sandra MacLean (Bob Findlay), Cape Cod; brother, David (Susan), New Glasgow, and sister-in-law, Murdell, Sydney.
Helen was predeceased by her loving husband of 53 years, Wallace Hines; sister, Sadie (John Andrew) MacDonald; brothers, Donald (Garnet), John 'Mogue' and stepmother, Mae MacLean.
Helen shared many proud moments talking about her boys and later her daughters-in-law and grandchildren. Family was Helen's dearest treasure.
Helen embarked on her teaching careen, leaving Inverness at the early age of 16 and began a dedicated career in special education in the city of Toronto. It was there she married Wally and taught for 25 years before returning home to Cape Breton, where she retired from a 46 year teaching career.
Helen was passionate about her students and touched many lives.
Helen and Wally embraced family with open hearts and open doors. They enjoyed retirement years in Florida and trips to the races in P.E.I. She also enjoyed playing bingo with friends
With the fondest memories of mom, we love you so very much.
Family flowers only. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Kidney Foundation, or a charity of ones choice.
Cremation has taken place. Visitation for Helen will be held on Thursday, April 7, 2016 from 1-3 p.m. in the SW Chant & Son Funeral Home, 564 Alexandra St., Sydney, with a celebration of life to take place at 3 p.m. in the funeral home chapel with Rev. Sheldon Chant officiating. Burial to follow in Resurrection Cemetery, Sydney Forks.
Online condolences may be sent to the family at swchant@gmail.com.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of…


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