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MacLEAN: Helen Ruth (O’Brien) of Zurich

November 3, 2020 By Haskett Funeral Homes 32 Condolences

MacLEAN: Helen Ruth (O’Brien) of Zurich

Peacefully at the Blue Water Rest Home, Zurich on Tuesday, November 3, 2020 of Zurich in her 93rd year.  Dear wife of the late Arthur MacLean (1999).  Loving mother of Brian (Esther) MacLean of London, Betty-Jean Talbot of London, and infant sons the late Daniel Eugene and the late William James.  Dear grandmother of Shawn Talbot and Stuart (Shannon) MacLean and great-grandmother of Jack, Quinn, and Lou Talbot.  Dear sister and sister-in-law of Kay (Morris) Webb, and Eugene (Shirley) O’Brien.  Predeceased by her sisters Dorothy Weber (Ken), and Betty Oke (Don), and a brother Jack O’Brien.  Special thank you to the caregivers at the Blue Water Rest Home for their care and compassion. 

A private funeral service will be held at Haskett Funeral Home, 49 Goshen Street North , ZURICH on Saturday, November 7th at 11 AM. Though the service is private, the family invites you to join with them from the comfort of your home. Stream the service live by visiting  www.facebook.com/haskettfh. Interment Bluewater Bronson Line Cemetery, Zurich.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Blue Water Rest Home or the Heart and Stroke Foundation.  

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Condolence Messages

  1. Marion Richardson wife of deceased Carman Richardson

    November 8, 2020 at 4:35 PM

    My Deepest Sympathy to Kay and Morris Webb and Eugene and Shirley Obrien

  2. Pam Bedour

    November 8, 2020 at 9:10 AM

    Dear Betty-Jean, Brian & Esther and all of Helen’s family,
    Sending my deepest sympathy to you all during this time of sadness and feeling of loss. I remember Helen’s quiet, friendly manner and her beautiful smile. It’s obvious from the photos you’ve chosen that she lived a full life, surrounded by love from her children, grandchildren and her sisters and brother. That’s a good life.
    Sending much love from Ottawa,
    Pam (O’Brien) Bedour

  3. Mike Ducharme & Vicki Schroeder-Ducharme

    November 7, 2020 at 1:12 PM

    Betty-Jean, Brian &Esther, Kay & Morris Webb and Eugene & Shirley O’Brien: Our deepest sympathy on your loss of Helen!! My favourite memory of Helen was 35 years ago we asked her to make our wedding cake…What talent she had at fine tuning her cakes…. Hold all of those memories close …. Such a sweetheart….RIP Helen….Hugs to all of you xoxo

  4. Johnston

    November 7, 2020 at 10:17 AM

    BJ and family. Our sincere condolences on the passing of your mother. Ken and Gwen Johnston

  5. Marge Schilbe

    November 7, 2020 at 9:59 AM

    My sympathy to you and your family Betty Jean, your mother will be missed.

  6. Marissa

    November 7, 2020 at 7:45 AM

    Helen was a sweet lady with an even sweeter smile. She loved a good conversation and her stories of her life were amazing to listen to, especially of how she met her husband. I am grateful I had the pleasure of meeting Helen while at BWRH. Sending my sympathy and prayers to Helen’s loved ones and friends. She will be so missed.

  7. Mark Heimrich

    November 7, 2020 at 7:16 AM

    Kay & Morris, Eugene & Shirley, the “Oke” boys, Brian, Betty-Jean and families;

    Our sincere sympathy to you all in your loss.

    Mark & Julie Heimrich

  8. Carmen Davies

    November 6, 2020 at 9:21 PM

    Dear BJ,

    I am very sorry to hear of the passing of your mother. Wishing you comfort in remembering your early family memories and shared times at Blue Water.

    My thoughts & prayers are with you.
    Carmen

  9. Janet and Richard Regier

    November 6, 2020 at 4:37 PM

    Dear Betty Jean, Brian and Esther.

    We send our warmest thoughts and prayers to you. Though we are far away we want you to feel our touch on your shoulders, our hugs and comforting words as if we were with you. We loved seeing the photos you chose to share. Thank you. Janet and Richard

  10. Al & Sharon Brokenshire

    November 6, 2020 at 12:24 PM

    Betty Jean, Brian @ Esther and your families & Eugene & Shirley, Kay & Morris, we send you our sympathy for the loss of Helen she was a lovely lady. You are in our thoughts
    Sharon & Allan Brokenshire

  11. Lynn Conliffe

    November 5, 2020 at 3:35 PM

    To the family I know Helen will be missed . She was a good friend.

  12. Sue Riley

    November 5, 2020 at 8:10 AM

    Dear Eugene and Shirley. My condolences on the passing of your sister/sister-in–law. Sue Riley

  13. Judy Mills

    November 5, 2020 at 8:08 AM

    Betty Jean
    Thinking of you and your loss. I know how much your mother meant to you. My deepest sympathy. Blessings.

  14. Missy Pfaff and Barb Samdilands

    November 5, 2020 at 6:47 AM

    It was a great pleasure to get to know Helen as a friend of Mom’s at Bluewater. She had such a warm and welcoming smile whenever we saw her. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.

  15. Roger and Denise OBrien

    November 4, 2020 at 8:53 PM

    Dear Betty-Jean, Brian, Esther and families,
    You are all in our thoughts and prayers. Aunt Helen was a Beautiful, caring lady and always had such a huge heart and such a sweetheart to chat with at family gatherings. Hugs !

    Love Roger , Denise and family

  16. Amanda

    November 4, 2020 at 8:50 PM

    My deepest sympathies to friends and family of Helen. I had the pleasure of meeting Helen at BWRH and enjoyed our friendship deeply. She will be missed.

  17. Marge Schilbe

    November 4, 2020 at 7:53 PM

    My sincere sympathy Betty Jean to you and your family.

  18. Patricia Beggan-Welch

    November 4, 2020 at 7:31 PM

    Dear Betty-Jean and family
    Bob and I extend our sincere condolences on the loss of your dear mother, Helen.
    She will be remembered by us as a warm, caring, talented and very loving woman who shared her gifts and time generously.

    The Beggan family also send their sympathy, thoughts and prayers.

    With love and thoughts
    Patricia and Bob

  19. Michele Colquhoun

    November 4, 2020 at 3:33 PM

    Dearest Betty-Jean,
    May your mother’s soul now rest in peace.
    I hope you find solace in comforting
    memories during this difficult time.
    Anything you need, we are here for you.
    Love Michele & Family

    🕊 ❤️ 🕊 ❤️ 🕊

    Grief never ends …
    but it changes.
    It’s a passage,
    not a place to stay.
    Grief is not a sign
    of weakness,
    nor a lack of faith …
    It is the price of love.
    ~author unknown~

  20. Donna O'Brien

    November 4, 2020 at 1:46 PM

    Dear Betty Jean ,Brian and Esther,
    Please know you are in my special thoughts ! Your Mom was truly a dear lady !Enjoy your happy memories of her and your Dad !
    Sincerely,Donna

  21. Patti Schwartz & Dan Regier

    November 4, 2020 at 11:37 AM

    Betty-Jean & Family

    Please accept our deepest condolences for your loss.
    Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this difficult time.

  22. Dianne Waun

    November 4, 2020 at 11:08 AM

    Dear Betty Jean and Shawn,
    So sorry to read of the death of your mom and grandmother.

  23. Dianne Waun

    November 4, 2020 at 11:08 AM

    Dear Betty Jean and Shawn,
    So sorry to read of the death of your mom and grandmother.

  24. Sandi Morrissey

    November 4, 2020 at 9:52 AM

    We were sadden to hear of the passing of Helen . Please accept our sincere condolences.

    Sandi & Dennis

  25. Barb Storey

    November 4, 2020 at 8:58 AM

    Betty-Jean, Shawn and family,
    Thinking of you all at this sad time!! Sincerest sympathy to you and your family.

  26. Jim & Linda Dietrich

    November 4, 2020 at 8:16 AM

    Sincere sympathy to all the family.

  27. Kathleen Siertsema

    November 4, 2020 at 8:13 AM

    Dear Betty-Jean: We extend our sympathy to you and your family on the death of your mom. Unfortunately we never got to know her well but she seemed like a very lovely lady and always had such a sweet smile. Thinking of you at this sad time. John & Kathleen Siertsema.

  28. Randy and Gail Oke

    November 3, 2020 at 8:53 PM

    Betty-Jean, Brian and Esther, please know that all of you and your family are in our heart and minds. Our condolences on the passing of Aunt Helen.

  29. Mary Lou Erb

    November 3, 2020 at 7:50 PM

    Thinking of you at this sad time Betty – Jean , my deepest sympathy

  30. Margaret Gingerich

    November 3, 2020 at 6:51 PM

    Betty-Jean and family,
    Helen was a good neighbour for many years. My sincere sympathy to you and your family.

  31. Doug and Joyce McBeath

    November 3, 2020 at 6:22 PM

    Our sympathy to Helen’s family on your loss of a lovely lady

  32. MADELINE SHEPHERD

    November 3, 2020 at 6:15 PM

    Dear Betty-Jean and Shawn,
    Stuart & I were sad to hear of your Mother/Grandmothers’ passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

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