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MacLEAN: Helen Ruth (O’Brien) of Zurich

Posted By Haskett Funeral Homes On November 3, 2020 @ 4:35 PM In Obituary,Zurich | 32 Comments

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.  


Condolences for the family of “MacLEAN: Helen Ruth (O’Brien) of Zurich”

Condolence from MADELINE SHEPHERD on November 3rd, 2020 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.

Condolence from Doug and Joyce McBeath on November 3rd, 2020 6:22 PM

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

Condolence from Margaret Gingerich on November 3rd, 2020 6:51 PM

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

Condolence from Mary Lou Erb on November 3rd, 2020 7:50 PM

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

Condolence from Randy and Gail Oke on November 3rd, 2020 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.

Condolence from Kathleen Siertsema on November 4th, 2020 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.

Condolence from Jim & Linda Dietrich on November 4th, 2020 8:16 AM

Sincere sympathy to all the family.

Condolence from Barb Storey on November 4th, 2020 8:58 AM

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

Condolence from Sandi Morrissey on November 4th, 2020 9:52 AM

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

Sandi & Dennis

Condolence from Dianne Waun on November 4th, 2020 11:08 AM

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

Condolence from Dianne Waun on November 4th, 2020 11:08 AM

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

Condolence from Patti Schwartz & Dan Regier on November 4th, 2020 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.

Condolence from Donna O’Brien on November 4th, 2020 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

Condolence from Michele Colquhoun on November 4th, 2020 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~

Condolence from Patricia Beggan-Welch on November 4th, 2020 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

Condolence from Marge Schilbe on November 4th, 2020 7:53 PM

My sincere sympathy Betty Jean to you and your family.

Condolence from Amanda on November 4th, 2020 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.

Condolence from Roger and Denise OBrien on November 4th, 2020 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

Condolence from Missy Pfaff and Barb Samdilands on November 5th, 2020 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.

Condolence from Judy Mills on November 5th, 2020 8:08 AM

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

Condolence from Sue Riley on November 5th, 2020 8:10 AM

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

Condolence from Lynn Conliffe on November 5th, 2020 3:35 PM

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

Condolence from Al & Sharon Brokenshire on November 6th, 2020 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

Condolence from Janet and Richard Regier on November 6th, 2020 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

Condolence from Carmen Davies on November 6th, 2020 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

Condolence from Mark Heimrich on November 7th, 2020 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

Condolence from Marissa on November 7th, 2020 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.

Condolence from Marge Schilbe on November 7th, 2020 9:59 AM

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

Condolence from Johnston on November 7th, 2020 10:17 AM

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

Condolence from Mike Ducharme & Vicki Schroeder-Ducharme on November 7th, 2020 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

Condolence from Pam Bedour on November 8th, 2020 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

Condolence from Marion Richardson wife of deceased Carman Richardson on November 8th, 2020 4:35 PM

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

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