Helen O. (Wright) Gould

Died: January 19, 2009 | Place: Kensington Village Nursing Home

Obituary

GOULD

Peacefully surrounded by her family at Kensington Village Nursing Home, London, on Monday, January 19, 2009, Helen O. (Wright) Gould of London in her 82nd year. Beloved wife of G. Barrie Gould. Loving mother of Sandra Edgar and her husband Jim of Oakville, Janis Millman and her husband Maynard of Oakville, Stephen Kerr and his wife Cheryl of London and Robert Kerr and his partner Jo-Anne of Strathroy. Cherished grandmother of 12 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. Also loved by her nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her sister Edith Weekes. Friends will be received by the family from 2-4 and 7-9pm Thursday, January 22, 2009 at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London. The celebration of Helen’s life will be held in the chapel on Friday, January 23, 2009 at 1:00 pm. Cremation with inurnment in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, London. As an expression of sympathy, donations may be made to the Alzheimer Society of London & Middlesex, 555 Southdale Road East, Suite 100, London ON N6E 1A2 or Canadian Cancer Society, 123 St. George Street, London ON N6A 3A1. Online condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com

15 Comments

  1. Cheryl Kerr January 20, 2009 at 6:04 pm

    Helen, GG, Mother In-Law, Grandmother and Great Grandmother.

    She had a lot of names, but she touched so many hearts.

    Anyone who knew her, will have a storey to tell! Now that’s someone who had a full life.

    What a dancer!!!!

    Love ya Mom Helen, “C” xoxoxo

  2. Angie (aka the greatest kid since slice bread) January 21, 2009 at 10:31 am

    Gram, you are my idol, my gram and a great friend (Otherwise known as the greatest grandmother since slice bread). I miss you already but will carry you with me always and forever.

  3. Marisa Soukup January 21, 2009 at 5:17 pm

    Janis, Maynard and family: So sorry to hear about your mom passing away. I know she had been ill for awhile and you were there for her all the time. We shall remember her in our prayers.
    Deepest Sympathy to all the family.

    Love Marisa and Ed Soukup

  4. Carrie Millman January 21, 2009 at 6:24 pm

    Grandma Tippy (as I fondly called her) has left a size 13 Triple E footprint in the sand. The memories are many…I imagine her in a stunning black & white flapper dress, with a sable coat and dancing shoes looking down on us and smiling.

  5. Janis & Maynard Millman January 21, 2009 at 7:42 pm

    Barrie, thank you for always being there for mom and taking such good care of her. We share and care in your loss.

    Mom, thank you for a lifetime of memories and unconditional love. Love you forever.

    XoXo
    Janis & Maynard

  6. Sandy and Jim January 22, 2009 at 9:46 am

    Mom we will miss you but we are so relieved that you are released from your earthly prison of Alzheimer’s and free in your Heavenly home. God bless you and all those you have loved and loved you!

  7. Judy & Paul Walker January 22, 2009 at 1:41 pm

    To all the family with much love…..I wanted so much to be there with all of you, but circumstances being what they are am unable to do so. Please note that I am there in spirit and am standing beside you all. Have read all the notes and I must add my 2 cents as it were. I will remember “Auntie Honey” – my Aunt and Godmother with love and laughter. I also remember her dancing skills (she and Mom were alike in the dancing department)and her willingness to try any move even if she couldn’t move the next day….. She laughed freely, loved dearly and will be missed by all. Uncle Barrie am sending my hugs to you over the many miles and hoping you know how hard I tried to be there.
    To all my cousins of all the generations, I am truly sorry for your loss and I know how you will all miss her so. I send each of you a hug and kiss and all our love, and will be thinking of you and please know that I am there in spirit.
    Auntie Honey you will be missed, but you have left the earthly pain behind. Say hi to Mom for us and don’t talk yourselves horse catching up.
    With all our love always
    Judy and Paul
    xoxoxo

  8. Jean & John Gerrard January 22, 2009 at 2:04 pm

    To All Of Helen’s Family –
    Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this very difficult time. We know Helen will continue to live on in your family through wonderful and happy memories.
    With Our Sympathy,
    Jean, John, Steve & Kim Gerrard

  9. Marcie, David, Andres, Madaline (and all the pets!) January 22, 2009 at 2:26 pm

    Gram, Grandma Tippy, GREAT Gramma GG, The Dancing Queen … We hope the next phase of your journey is as full of love and excitment as this one was … Thanks for all of the wonderful memories you gave us and know that you will live on in our hearts forever … We love you and miss you …

  10. Naomi Szajbely January 22, 2009 at 3:00 pm

    Marcie and Family, My condolences on the passing of your Grandma of whom you always spoke of with such fondness. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
    Naomi Szajbely

  11. Marc Zahedi January 22, 2009 at 3:24 pm

    I would like to express my deepest condolences for your loss.
    Regards,
    Marc

  12. Florence & Stan Ward January 22, 2009 at 7:42 pm

    Our condolences to Janis and Maynard and the Millman family. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers.

  13. Miriam & Nick Ansara January 23, 2009 at 11:04 am

    Helen’s lively spirit will surely be missed, our memories of her at Marcie & david’s wedding will always be with us.
    Please accept our heartfelt condolences.
    Miriam & Nick Ansara

  14. Liza, Dorian, Nathan and Erica Folo January 23, 2009 at 11:12 am

    Janis, our sincerest condolences to you and your family. Some wonderful things have been noted about her on this site. It sounds like her memeory will be treasured dearly to many people. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Take care.

  15. Steve Kerr January 25, 2009 at 2:28 pm

    I am the person I am because:

    You taught me to stand up for my beliefs,
    You taught me to have compassion for others,
    You taught me to share what ever I could share,
    Then you taught me to share more.

    You taught me that if you don’t ask, the answer is already No,
    You taught me to respect everyone in my life,
    You taught me to never accept second best,
    Then you taught to reach for my goals.

    You taught me to tell the truth,
    You taught me to do the right thing,
    You taught me to that life might be hard,
    Then you taught me that hard things are worth fighting for.

    You taught me to believe in my decisions,
    You taught me that if I could think of it, it was possible,
    You taught me that my path in life was just fine to take,
    Then you taught me that it was okay to see in Black and White.

    Love your son
    Stephen

    Thank YOU for teaching me to set my bar HIGH!

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