Obituary of Helen L. Oates

Oates, Helen L. ~ It is with extreme sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Helen Louise Oates Kerr (Owen) on Monday, January 18, 2016, at the Groves Memorial Hospital with her son by her side. Despite numerous lifelong obstacles and setbacks with her health, Helen remained a dynamic presence within her loving family. Predeceased by her husband Robert Kerr, Helen was a cherished and devoted mother to Laurie Checkley (Shawn) and Christopher Oates (Kelly); stepmother to Andrew (LeeAnne) and Robbie (Angela). Grandchildren Talan, Cameron, Cassandra and Ethan will miss their loving Grandma. Dearly loved by her sister Cindy Clayton (Bruce), niece Brianne Roth (Adam) and nephew Joel Dollery (Mandy). Helen is predeceased by her parents Norman Owen, Irene and Victor Whibley and her sister Norma Owen. Helen devoted many years to serving her community and was the proud founder of HLO Health Services. She will be fondly remembered by her wonderful, caring Water Street (Elora) neighbours who have supported her in many ways this year. Many thanks to Dr. Brown and the staff of Groves Hospital as well as the St. Elizabeth nurses especially RN Megan and E.T. Oleg. A very special thank you to Closing the Gap’s devoted caregiver Debbie. Thanks also to OPP Officer Carson for his kindness. Friends may call at the GILCHRIST CHAPEL – McIntyre & Wilkie Funeral Home, One Delhi Street, Guelph from (7:00-9:00p.m. Thursday, January 21). Service in the chapel on Friday, January 22 at 10:30 a.m. Reception to follow in the Trillium Room of the Funeral Home. Cremation then inurnment Memory Gardens. Memorial contributions to the Canadian Marfan Association or the Norma Owen Family Support Program at Hospice Wellington would be appreciated. We invite you to leave your memories and donations online. Service Information Service Date Friday, January 22, 2016 Service Time 10:30 a.m. Service Location Gilchrist Chapel McIntyre & Wilkie Funeral Home Visitation Thursday, January 21, 2016 Visitation Time 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. Visitation Location Gilchrist Chapel McIntrye & Wilkie Funeral Home Burial Location Memory Gardens, Breslau, ON Requested Charity Canadian Marfan Association or the Norma Owen Family Support Program