Obituary of Helen Jean Smyth

A resident of Chatham, Helen Jean Smyth, peacefully passed away on Tuesday, March 15, 2016 at the Residence on The Thames at the age of 93. Born on May 1, 1922, daughter of the late Hugh & Lettie Hales. Beloved wife of the late Charles F. Smyth (1997). Loving mother to Sharon & Bob Nicholson, Doug & Kathy Smyth, David & Julia Smyth, Diane & Tony Gagnon, Scott Smyth, Donna & Mel DeBoer, Paul & Lee Ann Smyth, Mark & Melody Smyth. Grandma will be forever missed by her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Helen was the last surviving member of the Hales family. She was predeceased by her 4 sisters and 3 brothers. Survived by brother-in-law Walter Clements. Helen was a member of Chalmer's United Church and later St. Paul's Congregational Church. Family to receive friends at the Funeral Home, 459 St. Clair Street, Chatham on Thursday from 2:00-4:00 & 7:00-9:00 p.m. A Funeral Service will take place at the Funeral Home on Friday, March 18, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. with Rev. Dr. Margaret Moriyama officiating. Interment to follow at Maple Leaf Cemetery. Those wishing to leave an expression of sympathy are asked to consider the Canadian Cancer Society or Heart & Stroke Foundation. Online condolences may be left at www.mckinlayfuneralhome.com <iframe src="https://player.vimeo.com/video/159385913" width="500" height="281" frameborder="0" webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen allowfullscreen></iframe> <p><a href="https://vimeo.com/159385913">Helen Smyth</a> from <a href="https://vimeo.com/user27484248">McKinlay Funeral Homes Ltd.</a> on <a href="https://vimeo.com">Vimeo</a>.</p>