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Mary Vee Schwaner posted a condolence
Tuesday, July 10, 2007
Dearest Laura and Paul, Helen was the very BEST cousin a girl like me could of ever had. Growing up we shared special secrets at Aunt Virgie's farm,and special memories like the wedding in Nashville last summer. I LOVED her sense of humour and her sweetness of spirit and of course her direct Irish way of putting things in complete perspective. She was very very proud of you both and loved you tremendously. We will pray that many angels surround you and the people who loved her in this life. Love,Mary Vee
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Connie Kurtenbach and Fran Brassard posted a condolence
Tuesday, July 10, 2007
Our deepest sympathies to Helen's children and her family including Julia and Alfie. We shall hold you in our prayers and thoughts.
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Pat (Husson) Atkins posted a condolence
Monday, July 9, 2007
I was so sorry to hear of Helen's recent death. I saw the article in the Baltimore Catholic Review. I remember Helen from our days together at Rosary College in Illinois. Our Freshman year we lived across the hall from each other and the following fall we roomed together. We had some great times at Rosary. Helen was such a warm and friendly person. And I remember what a special treat it was when her brother (Cardinal Keeler) visited and took us out to dinner. I have often regretted that we did not keep in contact after those days. Please know that my husband Jim and I will keep Helen's family in our prayers.
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Nancy Matsumoto posted a condolence
Saturday, July 7, 2007
Dear Laura and Paul, The pure, gentle and generous soul of your mother lives on in my heart. I miss her and send you my deepest condolences.
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Laura Pratt posted a condolence
Wednesday, July 4, 2007
Dear Paul and Laura I was so very sorry to hear about your mother's death. As soon as I did, I called up the last e-mail exchange we'd shared, exactly three months ago, and stared at the banal words (the final details on an assignment) and wished I could breathe life into them. It is hard to believe that she is gone, and I cannot imagine the pain you are suffering. When I think of her, I can summon her up perfectly: her wide smile and her happy eyes, shining through those thick-glassed spectacles. She had such a loony sense of humour and she loved to laugh. That's what I remember best about her: her enthusiasm and giggly spark. She always seemed so young to me. I'm sorry we have all lost her. I am thinking of you. Laura
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Jean Stinson posted a condolence
Wednesday, July 4, 2007
Dear Julia Keeler, My sympathy to you and to the other members of your family and also to Helen's family. I was so sorry to read her obituary in this morning's paper -- and hadn't realized that she was ill. Although I didn't get to know her, I remember that she was the one who, through you, passed on my name to Christine Langlois at Canadian Living. I met her there when I was working on the series of family books, and thought she was lovely person, rather like her sister. My condolences to you all for your loss. Sincerely, Jean Stinson
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Susan Pedwell posted a condolence
Tuesday, July 3, 2007
Paul and Laura, your mother's love for you is gigantic. A mother's love is legendary, but your mother's love goes beyond that. She is crazy about you! When I worked with Helen at Canadian Living magazine, she was always concerned that your day was going well, that you were at the right school, that you had a nice place to go for lunch and friends to play with. When she spoke of you, her eyes shone. I can't imagine this enormous love ever dying. I'm certain she loves you still.
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Julia Aitken posted a condolence
Tuesday, July 3, 2007
Helen and I shared membership of the same book club for far too short a time. I felt I was just getting to know her and liked her enormously. She bubbled with good humour, and was always interested in what was happening in others' lives. I shall miss both her and her infectious, wonderful laugh.
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Bonnie Baker Cowan posted a condolence
Tuesday, July 3, 2007
My deepest sympathy to Helen's family, particularly Paul and Laura. I worked with Helen at Canadian Living magazine for many years. She was an excellent editor, a gentle friend with a great sense of humour. She will be missed by all who knew her.
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Audrey, Ron and Julian Frank posted a condolence
Tuesday, July 3, 2007
We are so sorry for your loss. Helen will be greatly missed. She was a very talented and kind women and we will miss her smile and sense of humour. Our thoughts are with you.
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June Rogers posted a condolence
Tuesday, July 3, 2007
Helen and I worked as editors on several magazine projects together over the years. I am so sorry to hear about her passing. She was so very kind and generous-hearted with me. We shared many laughs while we agonized over manuscripts. She was a consummate professional who cared deeply about her work. She will be missed in our editorial ranks.
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Elizabeth Barnes posted a condolence
Tuesday, July 3, 2007
Dear Julia, My condolences on the death of your sister, Helen. I knew her only by sight, but I know of her wide reputation and her many friends. I remember you from Maureen's writing group so many years ago and how wonderful I found your descriptions of your earlier life. Helen's death is all the more acute to me given that I am about the same age as she was and have two sons only one year older than hers. We (Maxwell & I) met her briefly at a party at Ann Ruebottom's in Mississauga about two years ago. You and her family are in our thoughts at this time. Regards, Elizabeth Barnes & Maxwell Thompson
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Susan Leonard posted a condolence
Monday, July 2, 2007
My condolences to Julia, Laura and Paul and other members of Helen's family. I will forever remember Helen for her sense of humour and her straightforward, refreshing manner of communicating. I feel robbed of a recently renewed friendship. Helen, over the past year, was most generous and supportive with Joe and me. Joe and I both loved Helen and thoroughly enjoyed our times with her.
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Karen Hanley posted a condolence
Sunday, July 1, 2007
Dear Laura, Paul and Julia, I am writing to let you know that I am out of town and regrettably will not be able to make Helen's visitation and funeral. This saddens me. I have known Helen for 26 years and have loved here dearly, as all her many, many friends have loved her. Please know that I am thinking of you and of Helen and accept my condolences in this indescribably sad time. I am glad that I saw Helen in hospital, but like everyone else am shocked that her time was so short. I hope there is at least some comfort for you in knowing that she did not have to endure prolonged suffering. With sympathy, Karen Hanley
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Cathy Harding posted a condolence
Saturday, June 30, 2007
Laura and Paul, Our thoughts are with the two of you - you are your Mother's shining stars. She will be missed by everyone whose lives she touched. I was blessed to know her and love her as my cousin and my friend. Cathy
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Mary Ellen Belfiore posted a condolence
Saturday, June 30, 2007
Fond memories of Helen in our neighbourhood community. We miss her presence among us. Sincere sympathy to Laura, Paul and family.
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Roxane Shaughnessy posted a condolence
Saturday, June 30, 2007
Dear John, Laura and Paul, Tom, Paige, Madeleine, Julian and I want you to know that our thoughts and heartfelt sympathy are with you. We will greatly miss Helen's wonderful spirit, generosity, kindness and her sense of humour. She brought joy and laughter into our lives. We hope that your memories will help to sustain you at this difficult time. We are so sorry that we won't be able to be at the funeral, but our thoughts and prayers are with you. Roxane
