Obituary of Helen Coyne
COYNE: Helen E. (nee Trevelyan) -
A resident of the Oaks Retirement Village in Wallaceburg and formerly of Chatham, Helen Coyne passed away at the Chatham-Kent Health Alliance, Sydenham Campus on Saturday, January 16, 2021 in her 97th year.
Born in Vineland, Helen was the daughter of the late Albert and Bertha (Hoshal) Trevelyan.
Beloved wife of 69 years to Edward Clark Coyne.
Godmother to Bill Carmichael of Burlington.
Also missed by friends and extended family.
Helen graduated from University of Toronto before beginning her career as a as a pharmacist.
Helen enjoyed travelling and especially enjoyed her many trips with Ed to Hawaii and the 25 years they travelled to the Muskoka’s together.
Cremation has taken place. Due to Covid-19 restrictions, a Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, donations made in memory of Helen to the Chatham-Kent Health Alliance Foundation, the London Health Sciences Foundation or a charity of your choice would be appreciated.
Online condolences may be left at www.mckinlayfuneralhome.com
McKinlay Funeral Home, 459 St. Clair Street, Chatham, 519-351-2040
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