Born October 28, 1918, Athabasca, Alberta; died August 16, 2010, Victoria, BC. Predeceased by husband, Stan, 1990, son, Peter and her 4 sisters. Survived by son, Patrick (Lucy); grandsons, David and John; sister in law, Mollie Mooney; many nieces and nephews. Raised from a young age in Victoria, a Vic High Alumni. Received her training as an RN, at Royal Inland Hospital in Kamloops. Served overseas during the war as a Nursing Sister. Stan’s career with Air Canada took them through Edmonton, Winnipeg, Vancouver and finished up in Victoria. Helen was a long time member of the Victoria Golf Club. She had a great love of travelling, especially the walking trips in England with her friends. Helen had a great love for her cottage on Thetis Island; it was a special place for her and family for the past 40 years. A very active outdoor person, she was slowed only by the loss of her eye sight due to macular degeneration.
At her request, a private family memorial has been held with her ashes scattered on Thetis Island. Condolences may be offered to the family at www.mccallbros.com.
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Doug Russell
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Maureen Batt Dear Patrick and Family
I am so sorry to hear of your mom’s passing. She was a great friend to me and like a mom. She did her best to educate me and was always up to listening to my adventures. She was an inspiration to me and all my friends that met her. Even when she lost her eyesight she didn’t let that stop her. We went on many walks on terrain even people with good eyesight would have trouble navigating! I have so many excellent memories of her — from Thetis Island and Gibbs Road as a pesky child looking after tegwin, to dropping in on porch at her condo in Oak Bay and eventually having her drop in on me when she moved into the Berwick. Love and Hugs to you all as I know you must miss her greatly.
Maureen
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Lee Bloomer Dear Patrick,
I have just been notified of your mom’s death and I am so saddened by the news. I am one of those with whom she walked in England ,and elsewhere, and we had great times together. We were the only 2 in our group who smoked in those days, which meant we were often off from the others having our cigarette breaks and we formed a special bond because of that! ( not too smart, we knew…) We laughed alot and shared stories about ourselves, books we loved and our lives in the early years, her stories of the war years being especially interesting. She tried patiently to teach me how to do crossword puzzles and could never understand that I couldn’t get them. We often had sore feet from all the walking, but would find some lovely spot to sit and rest and talk, So many memories! I also spent some time with her at Thetis and know how she loved being there.
When my son and I went up for Janey Gudewill’s service last March, I went to see Helen, spent about an hour catching up and I treasure those moments. She couldn’t really see me very well, but we reminisced and laughed,as always, and I’m so glad I had that time with her. She never complained and was always so optomistic ! hope she left us easily and did not suffer.
With love to you and all your family,
Lee
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Allan & Nancy Brown Patrick -Sorry to hear of your loss. I mentioned Aunt Helen’s passing to our son Jared, and the first thing he remembered was your mother at the age of 70 climbing the mountain behind my parents house in 1988 when she was in Kamloops for my dad’s funeral.
I can’ t remember the last time we have seen each other, but if you are ever in Calgary please let us know as it would be great to reconnect.
All the best to you and your family, as our thoughts are wilth you at this most difficult time.
Allan and Nancy Brown
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Nick Gudewill Dear family, Janey and Helen were great chums over many years. I followed the declining health of your Mum closely through my Mum. Janey went to visit Helen often and took her out on nice drives into the country. She really looked out for Helen. It was a big shock to lose Janey in March so I know what you are going through now. I wanted you all the know that the Gudewill’s are thinking about the Mooney’s during this difficult time and we wish you godspeed.
Nick Gudewill and family
ps I think they were both more than ready to depart and are looking down at us from a better place now.
August 21, 2010
Just want to let you know how much I thought of Auntie Helen. Many fond memories of spending time with her on Thetis, and this is how I will always remember her. She reminded me a lot of my grandmother Molly. I have a detailed family history including photos. Many you may never have seen. Would be nice to share with you.
~ Doug Russell