Passed away in the presence of loving family on March 16, 2015 at the Victoria Hospice.
Predeceased by her first husband, Peter Alan Feltham; sister, Hana; parents, Jiri and Julia; nephews, Adamec and Steven; niece Kenzie and sister-in-law Susan. Helen is survived by her second husband, Carol Joseph Lavoie; sister, Markyta (Ferdinand); sisters and brother-in-law, Janie (Richard), Annie, Mark and Jenny; children Karen, Rosemary, Suzanne, Paul and Claire; children-in-law, Lindsay, Pierre, Raymond and Aundrea; grandchildren, Simon (Sasha), Christine, Daniel, Alyssa, Miriam, Amanda, Madeleine, Nicholas and Bobby; great-grandchildren Kayla and Kieran and many nieces, nephews and precious friends.
Born in Rokycany Czechoslovakia on December 13, 1935, Helen came to Canada in 1948. She met Peter in 1955 and together they raised their family in Abbotsford and Comox. After Peter’s death in 1998, she came to Victoria where she met Carol in 2004 and married in 2009. Beautiful, gracious and ever living life to the fullest, Helen was generous with the energy she gave to her family and community until the very last days of her life. Thank you, Helen, for all the love you have given us.
A vigil will be held at McCall’s Funeral Home from 6:30 – 8:30 pm on Friday March 20th, followed by a funeral and reception at l’Eglise St. Jean Baptiste, 311 Richmond Avenue, Victoria, BC at 11 am on Saturday March 21st. Burial will take place at the Courtenay Civic Cemetery at 6 pm of the same day.
Flowers will be appreciated as are donations to the Victoria Hospice or the Intercultural Association of Greater Victoria.
McCall Bros. Funeral Home
26 Responses
It was with great sadness that we learned of Helen’s passing. Please accept our heartfelt condolences, Helen was a wonderful woman. My Staff and I will miss her positive attitude and infectious smile.
Dear Carol and family,
My love to you!! Helen was special beyond belief and I will always treasure her beautiful energy, intelligence and smile. Our thoughts are with you.
love,
Miranda and Brad
Carol and family.
It was with deep sadness that we read about Helen passing and please accept our condolences. I sincerely enjoyed meeting Helen and getting to know her a little bit. Her genuine happiness, energy and love for everyone is truly special and will live on in our memory of her. I am glad our lives crossed paths, even if it was briefly. Knowing Helen is something I consider a blessing in my life and I am sure I speak for everyone she met.
Claire and family,
It has been many years since Abbotsford, but as I read your mom’s obituary I was flooded with wonderful memories of such a kind and loving woman. My condolonces to you and your family.
Maureen (McGowan) Smith
Dear Rosemary and family,
My thoughts are with you on this difficult day. I will remember your mom as a very loving, and giving woman who always took the time to be interested in people and living creatures around her. Her smile and kind manners showed her love of life at all times. I will also remember how proud and happy she looked walking you down the aisle. What precious memories you have!
I met Helen a few years ago through her husband Carol. It was a pleasure to know Helen. She always had a smile and a kind word for everyone. Anytime we met she always stopped for a chat. Helen was a kind, sincere lady and will be sadly missed by all who knew her. Carol and family my prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Dorothy Carter
We thoroughly enjoyed the entire Feltham family during their Abbotsford days and are much saddened by Helen’s passing. We offer our heartfelt condolences to all of you,
Jack and Marg Loughlin
To Rosemary and Family,
We share the pain the lost of a loved one can represent and want to offer you and your family our most sincere sympathy and deepest condolences.
Sylvie, Marc Dominique et Steffie Lauzon
To: Rosemay and family,
So sad to learn of Helene’s passing as I know that you had a very special bond with you motherr. I had the privilege to meet her at Simon’s wedding and I will always remember the very elegant and kind spirited your mother was. A very special person who will be missed by many specially her loving family. On behalf of my family please accept my deepest condolences during these difficult times.
Sincerely,
Carmen Martine,
Dear Claire and family,
It has been a pleasure getting to know Helen through my friend Claire. I had the opportunity to do a few walks in our chilliwack neighborhood and even a hike up Mt. Thom in Chilliwack with Helen, Claire and our boys. Helen was always a joy to be around. I loved learning about her life and even schooling she took years later after raising her children. I admire Helen for so much. I will miss her visits.
With love,
Sara Ashley (Chilliwack, BC)