LINDSAY: Helen Norene
Posted By On August 8, 2025 @ 12:00 AM In Goderich, Obituary | 11 Comments
Born near Dungannon, Helen Norene Lindsay was the second daughter of the late Herb and Ellen Stothers. Helen was predeceased by siblings Lenore (Henry Bradley) and Arnold Stothers (Joyce Feagan). She was predeceased by sisters-in-law Erie (Baxter) Stevens and Doris (Baxter) Hunt, sisters of Sheldon Baxter, Helen’s first husband who died accidently in 1956. Helen’s second husband, John Lindsay, predeceased her in December 2006 as did his sisters Isobel Lindsay, Faye Roy and brother Grant Lindsay. She will always be cherished by her loving children, Gary Baxter (Grace), Norene Kerr (Arnold), Elise Bancsi (Larry), Heather Keller (James) and grandchildren Lee (Lisa) Kerr, Rick (Jen) Kerr, Christopher (Shawna) Baxter, Charmaine Baxter, Ashley Cid (Fausto), Natalie Bancsi (Azeez Mjalli), and Eden Keller. Helen was blessed with many great-grandchildren, Nicholas, Melody (predeceased), Mariah, Avery, Cameron, Chloe, Morgan, Cole (predeceased), Ashton, Zakariya, and Archibald.
Helen graduated from Goderich high-school and teacher’s college in Stratford, Ontario. From the age of 17 she taught in Ashfield, W. Wawanosh, Colborne and Goderich townships, and Central, Victoria and Victor Lauriston schools in Goderich. Helen loved to travel and share these experiences with her family and friends. She was an active member of Knox Presbyterian, sharing her teaching and administrative gifts for many years.
Helen’s life was filled with music; directing school choirs, singing in many churches, the Treble Singers and for over 29 years as a MacKay Chorister. Her musical talent extended to Little Theatre plays and cabarets and she continued to lend her strong voice and participate in musical events at Huronview, often singing the Irish Blessing to those she loved.
Visitation will take place on Friday August 15th, 2025 at Knox Presbyterian Church, 9 Victoria Street North Goderich, from 10:00-11:00am, Funeral Service to follow at 11:00 am.
Condolences for the family of “LINDSAY: Helen Norene”
Sincere sympathy to all Helen’s family. Carol and Louis Lahey(Sampson).
It is with great sadness to learn that my Aunt Helen has passed away. I am thankful that I had a short visit with her when I went to Goderich early July. She and her sister, Lenore< (my mother) were very close and she was a frequent visitor at our home when I was small. I always loved the story about her chasing Uncle Arnold around the farm house when he tried peaking in the windows when he was a child and Aunt Helen was entertaining Sheldon in the parlor.. Another favourite was when grandpa and grandma went out and the children tried to make toffee which they tried to hide in the rafters when the parents returned. Stories of the 3 siblings adventures were always entertaining. Will miss her dearly. My sincere condolences to my cousins.
Norene and Gary my condolences at this difficult time.
I had Helen for a teacher and she helped me and gave me encouragement with things I found difficult. When I grew up she was still that friendly woman whom always had time for her former students. R I P Mrs Baxter…Lindsey
We are so sorry to read about Helen’s passing. She was always an avid MacKay Chorister both while she was a member and also as an alumni. It was always a pleasure singing at Huronview because we knew she would be there sitting in the front row with a big smile on her face! When we were finished, she would always thank us for being there, making us feel that we were important to some.
Sometime she would sing along. When we were there in the Spring, the Choristers sang their theme song, Say it with a Song. We could tell Helen knew but she was having trouble with the words. Nancy(Hearn) Ross took her music over to her so she could see it. She was so happy/relieved. Heaven will definitely have another angel in the choir! Singing at Huronview will be a lot different without her, our biggest fan!
Linda (Hearn) Street
My sincere condolences Norene, Gary and families.
Sending our condolences to family and friends. Helen was a dedicated teacher. She always had time to say hello and a chat. She will be missed by many!
My deepest condolences to the family. May cherished memories bring you comfort and strength in the days ahead.
Thinking of the families at the sad time.
Helen was a very nice person.
My Mother in Law Fern and her were great friends at Huronview. They loved putting their puzzles together and DID NOT like others touching it ;)
She loved to talk to me about her family ❤️
My sympathy to Helen’s family. She was a lovely lady who always liked to remind me with a smile when we met at church that she taught me at Victoria Public School. She lived a good, long life and will be singing with the choir in heaven now. May many happy memories give you peace & strength in the days ahead.
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Noreen and the family of Mrs. Lindsay
Your Mom, Mrs. Baxter taught me at Vivtoria Public School.. I remember her well. Thinking of you at this sad time of loss.