Born on October 1, 1913 in Kenora, Ontario, died peacefully in Hensall on December 29, 2011. Helen was one of seven siblings and was predeceased by her father Hugh Bathgate McKinnon and mother Edna McKinnon, brothers Hugh, Billie and Ed, sisters Dorothy Higginson and Monica Jackson. Helen will be deeply missed by her sister Lorna Cooke Tetro, plus her many nieces and nephews from the McKinnon, Cooke, Jackson, Dalton families.
Helen’s family moved to Ottawa in 1945 when her father became the MP from Kenora / Rainy River in McKenzie King’s parliament. After 5 years in Ottawa Helen started a career as a civil servant in Toronto. She was a long time resident at the Empress in Peterborough before moving to Hensall this year. Helen lived a healthy, graceful life and was greatly admired by her family.
Cremation. A private family ceremony will be held in the spring.
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Helen McKinnon
We are always willing to go where called upon but this image shows a visual of the communities that our included in our initial transportation fee. We offer a 40km radius from any of our 5 locations (Arva (London), Exeter, Lucan, Seaforth, and Zurich). Any mileage beyond the included 40km will be charged a rate of $2.50/km (one way travel only).
Debby W
Helen was at Empress Gardens when I started working there, she was deeply missed when she moved last year. Helen was an incredible woman and a lot of fun to be around
Chuck & Pam Ross
We were so sorry to hear of Helen’s passing. She was a lovely, gentle lady and she will be missed.
Chuck & Pam
Maureen ( Skip ) Wood
My Deepest Sympathy to Lorna, Sandra, Cass, Adrian, Nic & Gresham.
You were all so very kind to her, & you will miss her.
Skip
Lauren McKinnon
It is with great sadness that we hear the new of Aunt Helen. I have fond memories of her 90th birthday celebration in Peterborough and the family gatherings in Hensall. Aunt Helen had a soft and gentle presentation and will be sadly missed.
With love
Lauren, Peter, Christian & Courtney
Suzanne Jackson
After Aunt Helen retired and moved to Peterborough she spent a lot of time with her sister Monica (my mother) and she also spent many summer weekends at the cottage with our family She will be missed
Love Suzanne Jackson
Jane McKinnon Dalton
Aunt Helen was part of our family’s life from as early as I can remember. She had a fantastic sense of humour and a very straightforward outlook on life.
She was a very sweet and gentle soul who will be missed and never forgotten.
With much love,
Jane (McKinnon), Mark, Evan and Rebecca Dalton