SLACK, Helen Marion – 95, Truro, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, on Friday, December 2, 2016, at Colchester East Hants Health Centre, Truro. Born in Folly Mountain, she was a daughter of the late William Garfield and Elizabeth Jane (Rogers) Patriquin. Helen was one of the founding members and supporters who worked towards building The Thirsty Church in Londonderry. She loved bingo and card parties and was so fortunate to be able to stay in her own home right up until a month ago. Helen was the last surviving member of her immediate family and is survived by her daughters, Patsy (Bobby) Matheson, Truro; Linda (Frank) Poce, Kingston, Ontario; Barbara Slack (Al Brandenberg), Bayfield, Ontario; Dawn (Frank) Gulenchyn, Oshawa, Ontario; sons, David (Mary) Slack, Oshawa, Ontario; Ronnie (Leslie) Patriquin, Bowmanville, Ontario; eight grandchildren; 14 great grandchildren; one great-great grandson; many nieces and nephews. Along with her parents, she was predeceased by her husband, James Osborne Slack; siblings, Gladys MacLeod, Mildred (Warren) Norcross, Ralph (Wilda) Patriquin, Raymond (Helen) Patriquin. Arrangements have been entrusted to Mattatall – Varner Funeral Home, 55 Young Street, Truro, where the funeral service will be held 2 p.m., Monday, December 5, 2016, Pastor Melody Patriquin officiating. Reception will follow. If so desired, donations in Helen`s memory to Cystic Fibrosis Canada are welcomed. Private messages of condolence may be sent to Helen’s family by viewing her obituary on-line and selecting “Send A Condolence” at: www.mattatallvarnerfh.com