Obituary of Helen Hughes

HUGHES, Helen (nee Shields) At York Central Hospital on Sunday, September 12th, 2010 in her 86th year. Beloved wife of the late James Allan Hughes. Loving mother to JoAnne Hill and James (Susan) Hughes. Grandmother to Christopher. Survived by her sister Margaret Roy of London and brother Ted (Joan) Shields of Oakville. Fondly remembered by many nieces and nephews. 1946 Toronto Western Graduate and former Head Nurse 2nd floor North at St. John's Convalescent Hospital in Willowdale. Many thanks to all our family and friends who have been so supportive over the last two years. A special thanks to the caring staff at Delmanor, to Susan Roy who was like a daughter to Helen, and to Ted and Joan who were with us at the end. Funeral service will be held in the HUMPHREY FUNERAL HOME - A.W. MILES CHAPEL, 1403 Bayview Avenue (south of Davisville Avenue) on Thursday, September 16 at 10:30 a.m. with reception to follow in the Rosedale Room of the funeral home. Interment will be held on a later date in St. Jude's Cemetery, Oakville. If desired and in lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate donations to the Sunnybrook Foundation, Veterans Comfort Fund, 2075 Bayview Avenue, Toronto M4N 3M5. Condolences and memories may be forwarded through www.humphreymiles.com.