CHARTERS, HELEN GENEVIEVE - Helen Genevieve Charters, 77, of Grand Manan Island passed away peacefully at the Grand Manan Hospital Friday October 5, 2007. Born of the late Mr. & Mrs. Julian and Doris (Milligan) Richardson in Toronto ON. In Helen's early years she worked as a secretary in the Toronto area, later she received her Teaching Degree and taught school until her retirement. In her later years she was a well known person in the Art Community throughout New Brunswick. Creating her works of art and enjoying the company of her many friends were Helen's passion and will be sadly missed by all who knew her. She is survived by her daughter, Pamela Charters of North Head, NB; her two sons, Benjamin (Debbie) Charters of North Head, NB, Andrew (Jess) Charters of Meggett, South Carolina, USA. Also her three grandchildren, Derek, Julian, and Olivia. She was predeceased by her husband, Dean; one son, Matthew; and two brothers, Paul and John. Visiting hours will be held from Ells Funeral Home on Saturday from 6-8 pm. A graveside memorial service will be held at the Maple Grove Cemetery on Sunday October 7, 2007 at 1:00 pm. The family has requested donations may be made to the Charlotte County Cancer Society. Funeral arrangements in care of ELLS FUNERAL HOME, 1199 Route #776, Grand Manan, N.B. E5G 1G2. (506-662-3116 or www.ells.ca )