It is with heavy hearts the family wishes to share the passing of Helen. Surrounded by her family after a courageous battle with cancer, at Alexandra Marine & General Hospital Goderich on Saturday, December 5th, 2020.
Helen Demerling (Wiens) of RR#3 Goderich in her 70th year will be greatly missed by many. Sadly, mourning her loss is her beloved and devoted life long partner for 56 years and loving husband for 50 years, Dennis Demerling. Loving mother of Kimberley Demerling, Angie (Tim) Goddard, Special Nana of Savannah, Josh and Jaden, devoted daughter of Helen and the late John Wiens, sister of Annie (Frank) Koreck, and sister in-law Cheryl (Jeff) Dickson and nephews Matthew, Nicholas, Jesse and predeceased by Bradley. Helen will be sadly missed by all of her extended family and friends.
Helen could always be found working in her beautiful gardens, reading a book in front of the fire or sharing a glass of wine with her “Buddy” on their deck overlooking the water. The heavens have gained another angel; God’s gardens are in great hands now. God always takes the best.
A private family service will be held at McCallum & Palla Funeral Home. Cremation has taken place. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society or the AMGH Foundation gratefully acknowledged.
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Mike & Elaine Wilson
To Kim & families:
Wishing you to find comfort in family & friends. Our sincere condolences.
Mike & Elaine Wilson
Paul and Karla Schmalz
Dear Deny and family
We are so sorry for your loss. We were privileged to have known Helen as a friend and neighbour for 16 years. We will miss her fierce spirit and quick wit. Our little neighbourhood was a richer place with her presence and she will live in our hearts.
Our thoughts and prayers go out to all of you.
Paul and Karla Schmalz
John & Jane Hoggart
Dear Demerling families: So sorry to hear of Helen’s passing. I loved chatting with her. May you find comfort in the loving memories you hold in your heart. Hugs John & Jane Hoggart
Ken & Ruth MacDonald
Dennis & Family
We wish to express our sympathy in the passing of Helen.
Condolences
Ken & Ruth
Kitchener
Bob and Shirley Gunter
Dennis we are very sorry to hear of your loss. Helen was a wonderful woman and will be dearly missed.
Tom and Antje Troyan
Helen was an amazing lady who touched so many lives. We are grateful that we had a chance to know her as a cherished friend. Dennis, extending our deep and heartfelt sympathy to you and your Family.
Tom and Antje.
Cecelia Denomme
Dear family – Thinking of you with sympathy and sadness – and special remembrances of Helen –
Sincerely Cecelia
Bob and Brenda McGee
Dennis and Family
Our condolences Dennis. So sorry to hear of Helen’s passing.
Bob and Brenda
Phil Young
Dear Dennis, Kim , Angie and family. So sorry to hear of Helen’s passing. She was truly a great lady. Heaven has gained a special angel. Our thoughts are prayers are with you. Phil Young and Betty Pette
Teresa Patterson
I’m so sorry to hear of Helen’s passing, she was such a wonderful lady, always having a smile and kind word. May your hearts heal quickly.
Ken and Caryl Baker
To Dennis, Kim, Savannah, Josh, Angie, Tim, and Jaden…our most sincere condolences in the sadness you feel with the loss of your loved wife,mother,and Oma. Hold tight to one another and let your love and strength help you through this heartbreaking time. Your beautiful memories will be your treasure and bring you peace and acceptance in the coming days. May God bless you.
Don Swan
Sorry to here of Helens passing. I always enjoyed our conversations in & out of the dealerships. Great people. may you Rest in peace. Regards
Jo-Anne & Keith Homan
Dennis our hearts are filled with sadness for your loss. Helen was kind, gentle and giving. May you find some comfort in the wonderful years you two shared together. Jo-Anne & Keith Homan
Dagny Kane-Haas
I am so sorry to hear of Helen’s passing. She was such a beautiful lady. My thoughts are with all of you!
Micky and Bill Wylie
Helen will be very sadly missed. She was too young to go and too nice a lady to not have around as she was for almost 40 years.
Our heartfelt condolences to Denny, Kim, Angie and the entire family.
With our deepest sympathy,
Bill and Micky Wylie
Dave Brereton
Patty and I would like to express our deepest sympathy to you and your family…Helen was a lovely, warm and sweet lady. We always enjoyed the times we would get together either in boating years ago or dinners with the Dents. The world has indeed lost a very special and loving person..Please know that we are thinking of you. Dave and Patty Brereton
Jeff and Maureen Sabin
Dennis and family, Maureen and I are saddened to here the news of Helen’s passing. Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Denise Moulton
Deny, our hearts break for you. Helen was an amazing lady. She would always greet us with the biggest smile and her unconditional love. Gard had the honour of the two of you taking him under your wings and treating him like a son. We are forever grateful to have been part of Helen’s journey in life. She will be forever in our hearts. Sending lots of HUGS.
❤️ Denise & Gard
Jennifer Condlln
Dear Denny, Kim and Angie, the Condlln family sends much love to all of you during this terribly sad and painful time. We have so many fond memories of Helen: the comfort she brought one Labour Day when Buttons died; car trips, boat rides and countless visits; and my own favourite memory of her anxious yet trusting face as I spirited away her two precious daughters to Dominican Republic. From French Bay, to Kitchener, to Goderich, so much love and laughter. May these words offer some comfort now and in the days ahead:
“As time goes on, it will become clear that you never stop missing someone special who is gone, you just learn to live around the gaping hole of their absence. When you lose someone you can’t imagine living without, your heart breaks wide open, and the bad news is you never completely get over the loss. However this is also the good news. They will live on in the warmth of your broken heart that doesn’t fully heal back up. You will continue to grow and experience life, even with your wound. It’s like badly breaking an ankle that never heals perfectly, and that still hurts when you dance, but you dance anyway with a slight limp, and the limp just adds depth to your performance and authenticity to your character. The people you lose remain a part of you. Remember them and always cherish the good moments spent with them.” (C. Walken)
Helen will be missed and cherished.
Love Mel, Bill, Jenn, Matt, Suzanne and Andy.
margaret klassen-hazlitt
I was so sorry to hear the news about Helen. My deepest condolences to you Dennis, and Kim and Angie, and all your family.
COLLEEN MAGUIRE
Condolences to the family of Helen, who was a lovely, friendly lady who will be missed deeply.
Barb & Wayne Moulton
A friend for ever .
Will be remembered in our hearts and minds as a great person to spend time with especially by Barb. They loved to sit on the deck or beach and work out all the their feeling. We know she is in a good place.
Wendy and Paul Bertin
We both send our heartfelt sympathies to your family. Helen was truly a beautiful person and will be missed by everyone who was lucky enough to know her.
From Wendy and Paul Bertin
Brian Thomson
My condolences Dennis, Kimberly and Angie. Helen was a very special friend that I will miss very much. Very sorry for your loss.
Brian Thomson
Wayne Petch
Helen was a perfect example of a loving wife, mother and grandmother. All of us who were fortunate to know her will miss her dearly. You’re in God’s loving care now. Love cousin Wayne
Kathy and Tony Porritt
Some of my happiest childhood memories are the times we spent with our cousins at your cottage in Sauble Beach. Helen was a beautiful soul. We are so sorry that we are not able to be with you during your time of loss, but please know you are all in our thoughts and prayers. Rest easy in paradise, Helen. xo Tony, Kathy and family
Jeanne Bannerman
To Dennis, Kim, Angie, Tim, Savannah, Josh, and Jaden
With heartfelt sympathy John and I are truly sorry to hear of Helens passing.
Sincerely,
John and Jeanne Bannerman
Donna and Jim Muir
Dennis and family
Very sorry to hear of Helen’s passing. She was a wonderful lady indeed.
judi williams
My deepest sympathy to Dennis, Kim, and Ang, and families… Treasure every memory
Mary Hayward
Sending hugs to you during this very sad time. Barry and I always enjoyed our times together with you, Helen and the girls. I will keep you all in my thoughts and prayers….Mary
Arthur & Elaine Stevens
To Dennis and family, we are so sorry to hear of your loss, please know you are in our thoughts at this difficult time.
Art & Elaine Stevens
Ken Bogie
Dennis, Kim, Angie and family words can not describe the the sorrow I feel for your loss. You will be in my thoughts and prayers in the difficult days ahead.
Mary Hayward
Am sending my thoughts and prayers to you all at this time of sadness. I remember the warm welcome Barry & I felt when we came to Goderich. Her smile is what comes to my mind…beautiful. Take good care of each other as the days pass. You’re in my prayers….Mary
Karen Bertin
Helen was a true lady, with a warming smile and always willing to share. I learned so much from her. I’m sure she and mom have already shared a hug. Praying for peace and comfort for you all during this difficult time. Take care of each other. With deepest sympathies. Karen Bertin.
Melissa Daer
Deny, Kim, Angie, Oma, Josh, Savannah and family…
My heart is so unbelievably heavy for you all. Helen was one of the kindest people I’ve had the pleasure of meeting and she loved her family unconditionally . My life is forever blessed because I was fortunate enough to be able to call Helen my friend. She will be dearly missed.
My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time and the days ahead.
❤️ Melissa, Ward, Justine, Tatum & Daerien.
Denise & Grant Langlois
Sending our sincere condolences at this very sad time. Helen was such a wonderful, caring person and will be missed by so many friends and family members she had. Thinking of you Dennis at this extremely hard time, know that you have family and many friends close by to help you through this difficult time. Cherish the wonderful memories you have of Helen, she was a beautiful soul.
Donny Rivers
My deepest sympathy to your entire family on the passing of Helen. May she rest in peace.
Connie and Kevin Tasker
Dennis and family we were so sorry to read of Helens passing. She was such a wonderful friendly person.
Remember all the happy moments you shared and it will help you through the coming days! Soar with the angels Helen you have earned your wings!
richard madge
Dear Dennis and family,
As an elder of Knox church, and as a long-time friend, I would like to extend my most sincere condolences to you on the passing of Helen. May God grant you comfort at this difficult time.
My wife, Laurine, joins with me in this wish.
Richard Madge
Gayle and Barron Purser
Dear Dennis and Family
We are so sad to hear of your loss of Helen.
Please accept our sincere condolences
Gayle and Barron (Barney) Purser
Glenn and Isabelle Rittinger
To Dennis, Kim, Angie and Tim, Savannah, Josh and Jaden and the rest of your family. Many people have lost a blessing from God in the passing of Helen. We have many fond memories of Helen and your family experienced through Isabelle’s care of Savannah and Josh, the various parties to which we were invited and through my work at Suncoast RV. Please accept our deepest condolences and know that we are praying for strength and comfort for you at this time of sorrow. Glenn and Isabelle Rittinger
Wayne & Susan Stevens
Dennis, Kim. & Angie , please know you all will be in our thoughts over the coming difficult days.
Helen’s welcoming smile started so many great memorable family gatherings that will never be forgotten .
We are all better people to have known Helen and been fortunate to call her “Friend”.
Love & Hugs from Susan & Wayne
Ken & Sylvia McGee
To Dennis and all your family.
We are so sorry to hear of your loss of Helen. Having just celebrated our 60th anniversary in August, we fully understand how those life long commitment have that very special feel. You will be comforted by a lot of close friends and great memories.