Peacefully at AgeCare, Parkhill, formerly of Hensall, in her 101st year. Predeceased by her beloved husband John ‘Jack’ Drysdale (2002). Loving mother of Jill and Ralph Geiger of Grand Bend, and Mary and Gerard Ducharme of Denfield. Cherished Grammie of Julia and Trevor, Drew and Leanne; Nicole and Johnny, Renee and Brandon and treasured Great-Grammie of Mason, Brody, Carter, Cameron; Jack, Adeline, and Easton.
Cremation has taken place and a private family graveside service will be held at a later date in the Hensall Union Cemetery.
Helyn’s family would like to thank the staff at AgeCare Parkhill and Levante Grand Wood Park Retirement Home for their care and compassion over the years. In memory of Helyn, donations to the South Huron Hospital Foundation, or the London Health Sciences Foundation would be appreciated by the family.
Do not stand at my grave and weep
I am not there, I do not sleep.
I am a thousand winds that blow,
I am the diamond glints on snow,
I am the sunlight on ripened grain,
I am the gentle autumn’s rain.
When you awaken in the morning’s hush
I am the sweet uplifting rush
Of quiet birds in circled flight.
I am the soft stars that shine at night.
Do not stand at my grave and cry
I am not there. I did not die.
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Mike & Helen Fleming
Dear Jill and Mary,
I didn’t know your dear mom Helyn, but what a kind and thoughtful gesture to pass on her H pin to me, another Helen.
I will wear it proudly and think of her when I visit Jamaica.
Blessings always.
Gary Kyle
Sincere sympathies to your families Jill & Mary. Lots of good memories of Helen & Jack back in the days! Always fun to be around. Lucky to have her for so many years. Love to all Gary Kyle
Janet (Graham) Buchanan
My condolences to Jill, Mary and families……I remember your Mom as we were growing up at Brucefield Public School. It was really nice to see you but not enough time to catch up at Lynne’s celebration. Sounds like your Mom lived a good life, one worth celebrating in every sense. Keep those memories close to your hearts, they will live on forever.
Brenda Couckuyt
Oh Jill and family I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your beloved Mom.
May your many special memories of her long and loving life bring you comfort in the days ahead.
Sending sympathy and hugs,
Brenda Couckuyt
Walt Vermunt
Our condolences on the loss of Helyn. May memories of good times help you through this difficult time.
Brenda and Walt Vermunt
Marlene Koehler
Dear Jill,
So sorry to have learned of the recent death of your Mom. She sounds to have been a wonderful person who brought joy and love to many. It would have been nice to know her. My warm condolences to you and your family.
Marlene
Debbie Denomme
So very sorry to hear of your dear Mothers passing! Such a gracious lady who i know was so very proud of her family!
David & Beverly Reidy
Dear Jill & Ralph & family,
Deepest sympathies to you all at the loss of a much loved and truly remarkable woman.
Francis Denomme
Mary, Jill and your family’s
I am very sorry for your loss my thoughts and prayers are with you
Rose Brittain
To all Helyns families my sincere condolences to everyone, memories are forever hugs and prayers for you all
Peggy& Don McIlwain
Jill and family
So sorry to hear of your loss. You and the family have been devoted and loving to your mom. She was a wonderful lady and has left you with many memories. Cherish her long life .
Hugs Peggy
Sam
Jill, Ralph, Julia. Drew & families
Mary, Gerard, Nicole, Renee & families
Our sincere sympathy on your loss of this lovely and gracious lady.
Here’s to you Helyn for a life well lived and a family well loved. You can rest now in peace.
Brad and Sam
Sue Haskett
Jill, I so enjoyed hearing you talk about your Mom just last week, and especially hearing how positive you and your family were about having her close by and the care she was receiving. I am sure she has left you and your sister with amazing memories but looking at her pictures, I see that clearly she leaves a legacy in her smile that most definitely continues with you. Bill and I offer our condolences to all of her family.
Karen Thiel
“I’m so sorry for the loss of your wonderful Mom. My thoughts are with you and your family.”
Patti Geoffrey
Dear Jill , Ralph, Mary, Gerard and families
Thinking of you and sending caring thoughts your way. May the love and memories you shared with your mom and grandma bring you comfort.
Our most sincere condolences
Patti and Steve
Kathy Hayter
Thinking of all Helyn’s family and sending thoughts and prayers in her passing to all of you
Mary Moffatt
Jill, Mary and your families,
My sincerest condolences to you on the loss of a dear mother and grandmother. How fortunate to have your mother for so many years. Cherish those memories. Jerry and I enjoyed many wonderful times with your mom and dad.
Terry and Brenda Moulder
Our deepest sympathies on the loss of your beloved mother. What a lady she was! Cherish the memories she gave you.
Hugs to all the family,
Bev Connelly
Heartfelt condolences to you Jill and all your family on the loss of your beloved Mom. Cherish your wonderful memories of a life well lived. Hugs Bev Connelly
Pauline Williams
Jill, Mary and families.
Please accept my condolences. Aunt Helyn holds a forever place in my heart. She and Uncle Jack were very special in our lives.
I will keep you in my prayers as you adjust to your new normal.
Deb Regier
Sending sympathy to the family and friends.
Grace Coleman
My sincere sympathy rest in peace. Lived with your mother at the Gainsborough..
Robert and Alma Westlake
Sincere sympathy to Jill, Mary and families. Your Mother was a special lady , always. Cherish your memories of her.
Pam Bedour
Dear Jill, Ralph and Family,
I’m so sorry to learn you’ve lost your mom/grandma. I remember her kind, elegant manner and I know she’ll be greatly missed. Sending my deepest condolences and much love.
Pam
Catherine McRoberts
Jill Ralph and family
So sorry to hear of the passing of your dear Mother. She was a lovely Lady. We are thinking of you all at this difficult time.
Glenn and Cathy
Elaine Clarke (Ducharme)
Dear Jill and Ralph
I am so sorry for the loss of your dear Mom
Treasure the many wonderful memories ❤️
Elaine
Catherine Masse
Catherine Masse
Thinking of you in this difficult time my thoughts are with you
Catherine Masse
Ross Cordell
Jill & Ralph, Mary & Gerard Families
Deepest sympathy on the passing of a wonderful Mother, Grandmother and Great grandmother. May you have countless memories to cherish and reflect on a life well lived.
God Bless
Ross Cordell
Tony Relouw
Jill and Ralph,
Thinking of you as you grieve the loss of your mother and send you our condolences. May she rest in peace.
Fran and Tony
Anmarie (Kraft) Hoffman
Our deep ‘Sympathy’ to you Jill, Ralph & family and Mary & family. Your mother was a beautiful lady and you were blessed to have her ‘Love’ for so many years. She will continue to be with you in your hearts.. Sending comforting Hugs ……. Anmarie & David
George and Sue Wilson
Jill and Ralph and family, heartfelt condolences on your Mom’s passing. Cherish your precious memories. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Hugs Jill.
Elaine Wardle & Canadian Tai Chi Academy friends
Jill, Ralph and Family, the following is a verse that comes to mind.
No one truly comprehends the loss that you feel, the sadness that you must be going through, and yet, warm thoughts are reaching out in hopes that you will know the strength and comfort that this wishes you.
With Sympathy and Understanding
Your Tai Chi friends.
Whitey & Ruth Denomme
Jill, Ralph & families;
Thinking of you & sending our sympathy on the loss of your mother.
Treasure your many memories to help you in the difficult days ahead.
Sincerely
Whitey & Ruth
Doug and Sharon Kyle
Jill, Mary and your families,
We extend our sincere sympathy to all of you at this sad time. 101 years is a great run.
Cherish all of the special memories of your mom .
Sincerely, Doug and Sharon Kyle
Janell Shandro
Jill and Family,
Sincere sympathy in the loss of your dear Mom. May she rest in eternal peace. Those we lose are never lost, they continue to live on in our hearts.
Janell Shandro and Tom Thomas
Calgary, Alberta
Don & Charlene Oesch
Jill, Mary and families
Our sincere sympathy in the loss of your mom.
Jim and Mary Lou Hyde
To each of Helen’s family,
Jim and I offer our heartfelt condolences. We have so many fun memories of spending time with both your mom and dad, especially on the many Kinsmen and Kinette events. Jill, we thank you even more for the picture you sent us of your mom, it meant a great deal to us. You will all have fun memories to hold onto in the coming days, cherish each of them. Hensall has lost another good and gracious lady.
Linda Wydeven
Dear Jill, Ralph and family.
John and I send our deepest condolences on the loss of your dear mother. She welcomed Leanne and Carter into her family with open arms. She had such a big heart. Cherish the memories of her long life that was well lived. Thoughts and prayers to everyone. Linda and John.
Pat Scholey
Dear Jill, Mary and Family,
How sad that your Mom has passed. It seemed like she would live forever as her vitality and graciousness was always present, no matter what age. Jill and Mary, you were so caring for your Mom over the years. She was blessed to have you as daughters, as well as her beautiful family. She must have left us with a contented smile on her face. She will be missed greatly.
John & Kathleen Siertsema
We extend our sincere condolences to you Jill & Ralph and all your family. You will have so many memories from such a long life to share. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. John & Kathleen Siertsema
Cathie Alexander
My sincere condolences for a great loss. I worked for Jack and Bob, and Helyn was a such a lovely, gracious woman. I’m sure you have wonderful memories, hold them close at this sad time.
Ron &Sandra Dickert
Our sincere condolences on the loss of your mom Jill&Ralph Mary &Gerard Julia Drew and families. She will always be in your hearts forever Sandra and Ron Dickert Aka (6pack and Shirley)
Lois Thiel
Sincere sympathy to Jill and Ralph and Mary and Gerard and all the family on the loss of a very much loved Mom,Grandma and Great Grandma.
She was always surrounded by the love and devotion of a loving,caring and supportive family.
God has her in His care and you will always have her in your hearts.
Love and prayers
Lois Thiel
Sheila G Macgregor
Dear Jill,
I wish I had got to know your mother. She sounds like an amazing lady! I am sure you and your sister and families will really miss her, but what wonderful memories you have! Now she has been reunited with your father and is safe in God’s care. May God bless you and grant you comfort and peace for the days ahead. Blessings,
Sheila and Richard
Joey & Patty Groot
Jill, Ralph & Family,
Thinking of you all. May the cherished memories bring you comfort and peace.
Murray Armstrong
Hi Jill and Ralph, Mary and Gerard and Families
We’re sorry to hear of Mom.
Lori and Murray
DonnaO'Brien
Dear Jill and Ralph,
Please know you are in my special thoughts in the loss of your dear mother! Hugs,Donna
Richard and Mary Erb
Our sympathy to Jill, Mary and all your family.
Keeping you in our thoughts and prayers.
Hugs to all.
Richard and Mary Erb
Jo-Ann Thiel Boswell
Deepest sympathy to Jill and family for the loss of your dear mother.
Sincerely,
Jo-Ann Thiel
Dorothy Dietrich
To Jill and Ralph. Thinking of you and sending my deepest sympathy on the loss of your Mother.
Dorothy Dietrich
Kathy Mann
Dear Jill, Mary and families. Sending you my deepest condolences with the passing of your mother. She was such an outgoing and fun loving woman. You will have so many wonderful memories to share in the coming days.
Marilyn Taylor
The Drysdale Famiy
Sorry to hear of Mom’ passing. I spoke with her at the playhouse in Grand Bend several years ago. May happy memories help you through this difficult time.
Lori Masse
Jill, Mary and families
Sorry for the loss of your mother.
Cherish the many years you had together!
Lori Masse
George & Elaine Ducharme
Our sincere condolences to the family. Keep your memories close. Thinking of you at this time.
Susan and Keith Semple
Jill, Ralph and family,
Our deepest condolence’s to you all on the loss
of your dear Mom and Grandma.
Cherish all the beautiful memories.
Linda Wuerth
Jill and Mary
So sorry to hear about your mother. Your mom was a wonderful lady. Remember going to your house and using your indoor pool. Your mom and dad were always so gracious and friendly. You were so lucky to have your mom so many years. John and I send our deepest sympathy
Deb & Ky
Jill & family,
So sorry for your loss.
What a blessing your mom was. I hope your memories of her and your dad bring you comfort.
I have a particular memory that makes me smile every time.
Much love,
Deb and Ky
Linda Ferguson (formerly Canada Post)
To her family:
Helyn was an amazing lady who wore the most spectacular eyewear….every eye glass frame suited her.
It was a pleasure to have enjoyed her company over the years while we did business together.
I’m grateful to have known her.
A sincere loss to you all.
Erryn Shephard
Our sincerest sympathies of your dear old Mum… lots of great memories over the years..
Our thoughts are with you!
Barbara Shephard and girls.
Peggy Restemayer
Jill & Ralph,
I was sorry to read that your Mother passed away.
She lived a long life leaving you with lots of memories.
I loved looking at the picture of your mom & dad.
Sincere Sympathy,
Peggy Restemayer
Anne dayman
101 years that’s amazing. Mom (marg knight) loved her visits with helen. May you remember the good times and memories.
Wayne &Bonnie Keller
Jill &Ralph (family)
Mary &Gerhard (family)
Sorry to hear of your mom passing. What a milestone. She certainly lived a long life. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Hugs
Wayne &Bonnie
Vanessa Laye
Jill, Ralph, Julia, Trevor, Mason and Brody,
We want to extend our deepest condolences to you and your family on the passing of your beloved mother/grandmother. Reaching the incredible age of 101 is a testament to a life well-lived and deeply cherished. May you find comfort in the memories you shared and in the love that surrounds you during this difficult time. Sending you our love.
The Eveland’s (Cam, Vanessa)
Tony /Marlene Bedard.
To all of Helen^s family… I..Marlene..so remember your mom…dad..your mom lived a good long life.!!.. Tony / I are thinking of and.hug each other and remember the fun times had the memories will help you thru this time of loss . She was one of Hensall^s finest.!!!
Janet
Jill,
Thinking of you and your family on the loss of your mother. What a blessing to have your mother live to 101 years! Cherish the memories. Hugs to you my friend.
Janet Thiel & Nick Regier
Margaret and Jack Kraft
Jill and Ralph
Mary and Gerhard and families
Please accept our heartfelt condolences. Your mother was such a beautiful lady, and you were blessed.
We will never forget the time your mom and dad stopped at the cottage for a visit. I think you guys were out for an afternoon of lunching and fun. So many laughs! Seems forever ago.
Jill and Mary, I’m sure that your every day will feel so different for you both for quite a while. You girls took tremendous care of your mother.
Sending hugs to everyone❤️
Margaret&Jack xo
Glen and Donna Greb
Dear Jill and Ralph. What a wonderful full and long life your mother had! Glen and I wish to extend our heartfelt condolences at this sad time, Glen and Donna Greb
Marg Gingerich
My sincere condolences to all of Helyn’s family.
Anna and Ted Manor
Dear Jill, deepest condolences to you and your family.
What a beautiful picture of your sweet Mom.
Sending our love.
Ted and Anna
Carmen Davies
To the Geiger and Ducharme Families,
What cherished memories you will share over Helyn’s long life. She was a feisty, kind and loving lady.
We send our heartfelt condolences and prayers to each and everyone of you.
Carmen & John Davies
Carmen Davies
To the Geiger and Ducharme Families,
What cherished memories you will share over Helyn’s long life. She was a feisty, kind and loving lady.
We send our heartfelt condolences and prayers to each and everyone of you.
Carmen & John Davies
Evelyn Vincent
Jill, Ralph, Mary & Gerard and families
sincere sympathy. Helyn lived a good long life.
may the god memories help bring peace
Gary and Bonnie Lawrence
Sorry for your loss of such a wonderful lady. Always friendly and happy to greet anyone. She lived a long life. RIP now. God is receiving another angel. With deepest sympathy to Jill and Mary and family.
Melonie
Jill, Ralph & family
Mary, Gerhard & family
Our sincere condolences..
Your mom was quite a gal, I was always made welcome at Drysdales. And of course your dad entertained us, every chance he had. .. good memories. You were blessed with a good mom.. hugs Barry & Melonie
Doug and Joyce McBeath
Our sympathy to Jill, Mary and families on your loss. Helyn was always welcoming and a gracious hostess when ever I was in her presence. Enjoy your memories
Natalie Lockie Mason
My condolences to Jill, Mary and families.