MACKENZIE, Helen B. – 84, of New Canaan, Cumberland County passed away Monday, March 23, 2009 at Cumberland Regional Health Care Centre, Upper Nappan. Born in Parrsboro, she was a daughter of the late Hilbert and Maude (McCall) Lank. Helen enlisted in the RCAF where she attained the rank of corporal. She enjoyed her military involvement but always understood she had another calling. Her love of the outdoors brought she and her husband, Russell to the property in Canaan where they farmed and raised their family. Even through difficult times, she felt she was rich and felt a special significance in the parcel of land known as the ‘35’. Helen’s only concern right to the end, was for the well being of her family. She is survived by sons, Tony (Wanda Smith), New Canaan; John (Patricia), Stewiacke; sisters, Kathleen Ferguson, Qualicam Beach, BC; Ruth Sanden, Airdrie, AB; Evelyn Lank, Parrsboro; 3 grandchildren, Katelyn, Jacob, Jordan. She was predeceased by her husband, Russell; a sister, June; brothers, Clair, Edward; a nephew, David Lank. Visitation 3-4 p.m. Wednesday [March 25, 2009] at Smith’s Funeral Home, Parrsboro where funeral service will follow at 4 p.m., Rev. Tory Byrne officiating. Burial in St. George’s Anglican Cemetery at a later date. Memorial donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society or to a charity of choice. Online condolences at www.smithsfuneralhome.com