Obituary of Helen Stirling

STIRLING: Helen Louise. A resident of R.R. # 1 Morpeth, Helen Stirling died peacefully at Chatham-Kent Health Alliance on Wednesday October 7, 2009. Born in Blenheim, August 8, 1930, daughter of the late George & Dorothy (Burns) Ogle.Beloved wife of 59 years to Don R. Stirling. Loving mother of James & Kathy Stirling of R.R. # 1 Morpeth, Glenda and the late Craig Ebert(2006), Art & Grace Stirling, and Reg & Jayne Stirling, all of Blenheim. Cherished grandmother of Ian Stirling, R.R. # 1 Morpeth; Sandy Stirling, Collingwood; Erin Louise Stirling, R.R. # 1 Morpeth; Graydon Ebert, Blenheim; Addison Ebert, Blenheim; Chelsey & Brigan Barlow, Morpeth; Jeremy Stirling, London; Jocelyn Stirling, Keegan Stirling, and Morgan Stirling, all of Blenheim. Predeceased by her granddaughter Lauren Stirling (2000). Proud great-grandmother of Lyndon Barlow and Oliver Barlow of Morpeth. Dear sister of the late Glen Oliver Ogle (1982). Helen was a graduate of Canada Business College, Chatham. She was a longtime member of New Scotland United Church and U.C.W. Family will receive friends at the McKinlay Funeral Home, 141 Park Street, Blenheim on Friday 2:00-4:00 & 7:00-9:00 p.m. Funeral Service at New Scotland United Church on Saturday October 10, 2009 at 11:00 a.m. with Rev. Wanda Burse officiating. Interment to follow in Evergreen Cemetery, Blenheim. Donations in memory of Helen to New Scotland United Church Memorial Fund, Canadian Cancer Society, Diabetes Association, or Heart & Stroke Foundation would be appreciated. Online condolences may be left at www.mckinlayfuneralhome.com. McKinlay Funeral Home, 141 Park Street, Blenheim, Ontario. 519-676-3451.