Helen Quinn

Quinn, Helen Elizabeth (Nee Farquhar) …
Deceased Sunday Feb 11, 2018 at the Dearness Home, London at the age of 103. Born on July 31, 1914, to Alexander Farquhar and Elizabeth (nee Young) on the farm in Nichol Township, Wellington County. Predeceased by three older siblings Wilfred, Joseph and Adeline (McCarthy). Beloved wife of the late Ronald John Quinn (1983). Dearest mother of Dianne Maliepaard (Hugo), Regina, Garnet Quinn (Linda), London, John B. Quinn (Janice) Burlington, Alan Quinn (Donna), Innerkip, Yvonne Devall (late Dr.Bruce Devall), Kingsville, and Elaine Abell (John), Toronto. Also survived by 18 grandchildren and 23 great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Helen lead a rich and varied life. She grew up on the family farm outside of Elora, going to school in Elora and Fergus before graduating from the Ontario Agricultural College (now the University of Guelph) in 1935 with a B.Sc.A. In 1936, she married her college sweetheart, Ron. They began married life in North Bay and
moved to London in 1943 and Clarkson in 1965 before retiring to London in 1971. After raising her children, Helen sold draperies at Simpsons in London and was a tax auditor in Toronto. She opened an income tax business when they returned to London. She was very active in the United Church and enjoyed her church friends in the Merry Mixers club for over 50 years. Helen was able to live in her own home till age 93 when she moved to an apartment. Her final three years were
spent at the Dearness home and the family is very grateful for the wonderful care she received there. Cremation has taken place and a memorial service will be held on Saturday, March 10, 2018 at 11am at Riverside United Church, 695 Riverside Drive. Burial will take place at Woodland Cemetery, London in the Spring. Flowers are declined and memorial donations can be made to the Quinn Memorial Scholarship at the University of Guelph (E5923), 50 Stone Road East, Guelph ON  N1G 2W1 or to the Children’s charity of your choice. Arrangements entrusted to A. Millard George Funeral Home, 519-433-5184. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com