Obituary of Helene Norwood

NORWOOD: Helene (nee Robbins) - A resident of Chatham passed away at the Chatham-Kent Health Alliance on Friday, December 23, 2016 at the age of 93. Helene was the daughter of the late Fred and Olive Robbins of St. Thomas, ON. Loving wife of the late Lyle Brown (1985) and the late Eric Norwood (2005). Predeceased by her brother Bruce Robbins. Loving mother to daughter Diane Cameron (Brown) and husband Bob Cameron and predeceased by son Tom Brown (1972); step-daughter Norma Willis; step son-in-law Steve Breen and wife Corny; step-grandmother to Nic Willis Mark Breen and Michael Breen; nephew Wayne Robbins and wife Arlene; sisters-in-law Connie Brown, Jewell Brown and families and great-niece Jennifer Newham. Sadly missed by the Hanemaayer family, Bernice, Karie and Lynne, Nathan and Deb, Ella, Brya and Sylvie, Kyle and Injung, Noah and Kailey. They were very Special to Helene. "Paws"atively missed by her cat Molly and her granddogs Ben, Micke and Sadie. Helene was a long time member of the First Presbyterian Church of Chatham and the Margaret Strang Auxiliary. She volunteered for Meals on Wheels since 1979. Helene was a Registered Nurse, having graduated from the Public General Hospital in Chatham in 1944 and then later was asked to work for Dr. W.F. Charteris and Dr. Richard Charteris. She was a huge Blue Jays fan with her own jersey and hat. Helene was always there to help a friend and always had a friendly smile for everyone. She was truly a remarkable woman and will be greatly missed by so many! Cremation has taken place. Family to receive friends at the McKinlay Funeral Home, 459 St. Clair Street, Chatham on Wednesday, December 28, 2016 from 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. and 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. A Funeral Service in celebration of Helene's life will be held at the Funeral Home at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, December 29, 2016 with Rev. Mike Maroney. A private family interment will follow at Stewart Cemetery, Merlin. As per Helene's wishes, memorial donations made to the First Presbyterian Church, Chatham or a charity of your choice would be appreciated. Online condolences may be left at www.mckinlayfuneralhome.com