Helen McNamara
Lieu de naissance : Port Hawkesbury, Nouvelle Ecosse, Canada
Lieu de décès : Nouvelle Ecosse, Canada
Date de décès : 24 août 2011
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our dear mother, Helen McNamara of Havre Boucher, who died peacefully on Aug. 24, 2011, at Guysborough Memorial Hospital.
Born in 1933 in Port Hawkesbury, N.S., she was the daughter of the late Norman and Louise MacIntyre.
Much-loved by her family and community, Helen was an exceptionally service-oriented individual who worked for many charitable efforts including the Canadian Cancer Society and the Canadian Lung Association. She was also a valued member of the Havre Boucher Volunteer Fire Department for many years and a past member of the Antigonish Liberal party executive.
In 1993, Helen was awarded a Commemorative Medal for the 125th Anniversary of Canadian Confederation, given to individuals who have made a significant contribution to Canada, to their community and to their fellow Canadians.
Helen will be remembered for her sharp wit, can-do attitude and the deep compassion she displayed for the underdog. She will also be remembered for her keen card playing skills and voracious appetite for all sports, especially baseball and the Blue Jays.
Helen was predeceased by her husband, Henry McNamara and daughter, Wanda.
She is survived by her daughters, Ursula Ryan (Dan Gillis), Guysborough, Nancy McNamara, Los Angeles; sons, Harris McNamara (Doreen), Havre Boucher, and Craig McNamara, Havre Boucher; grandchildren, Meaghan McNamara, Sinclair Ryan, Drew McNamara, Hannah Gillis and Harrison Gillis. Helen is also survived by loyal companion Molly, her beloved Labrador retriever.
We would like to extend a special thanks to our mother’s dear friend, Carol Shannon; and express heartfelt gratitude to Dr. Haifa Ayoub, Dr. Barbara Bell, Dr. Anita Foley, Dr. Ranjini Mahendrarajah, and all the capable and caring nurses and staff at Guysborough Memorial Hospital.
At Helen’s request, there will be no visitation. Cremation has taken place. Funeral mass will be offered Friday, Aug. 26, 2011, at 11 a.m., at St. Paul’s Catholic Church in Havre Boucher. Burial will follow in the parish cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Guysborough Memorial Hospital Foundation, PO Box 170, Guysborough, N.S., B0H 1N0.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Green’s Funeral Home, Port Hawkesbury.
Messages to the family may be conveyed at www.greensfuneralhome.ca.
