Obituary of Helene Mitchell

Gladys Helene Mitchell (nee MacVicar) Passed away in Toronto with family present, on Sunday, August 22, 2010 in her 89th year. Predeceased by her much loved husband Robert, (the love of her life) and also her brother Campbell. She grew up in Cochrane, Ontario and then lived in Toronto, graduating from U of T, and raising seven children. Later she worked as the Director of Volunteer Services at NYGH. Her many loves included the arts and theatre, reading and playing bridge with her girlfriends. A cheerful, wonderful, upbeat mother, wife and friend loved by all, especially her children and their spouses: Dave and Susie, Sue and Warren, Pat and Vince, Don and Fiona, Barb and John, Andy and Trish, Mary and Mike. She will be dearly missed by her grandchildren: Sarah and Katherine, Michael and Michelle, Jessie, Jen and Allyson, Diana and Christopher, Bobby; and her sister-in-law Ruby Furry. The family will receive friends at the HUMPHREY FUNERAL HOME - A.W. MILES CHAPEL, 1403 Bayview Avenue (south of Davisville Avenue) from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. on Thursday, August 26. A service will be held in the chapel at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, August 27. If desired, memorial donations may be made to North York General Hospital Foundation, 4001 Leslie Street, North York M2K 1E1 (416-756-6944) www.nygh.on.ca/foundation. Condolences and memories may be forwarded through www.humphreymiles.com.