MARTIN, Helen Irene - Passed away September 28, 2015 in Mississauga Ontario.
Helen was born in Winnipeg on July 8, 1926.
She was predeceased by her husband Ian Martin in 1988. her parents Herbert and Ruth Gugins and her brothers Clarence in 1944, James in 1991, George 2001 and sister Marguerite in 1934.
She leaves to mourn her son Douglas McKay (Marjorie) of Chestermere, Alberta, Daughter Janice Oxley of Oakville Ontario, and three much loved grandchildren Rayna and Kevin McKay and Devin Oxley.
Helen was employed by Continental Insurance for over 25 years. She obtained her F.I.I.C. in 1976. She served on the board of the Insurance Institute of Manitoba and was past president of the Insurance Woman’s Association of Manitoba .After retiring from Continental Insurance she went to IAO as a pride Inspector.
A long-time member of Young United Church, she was involved in the life and the work of the church. She served on many committees and was past president of the U.C.W.
Helen was past matron of Empress Chapter and a member of Empress Chapter #60 and a member of Patricia Chapter #8 O.E.S.
Many happy hours were spent with family and friends at Grand Beach and West Hawk Lake.
Helen moved to Newcastle Ontario to Wilmot Creek overlooking Lake Ontario Oct 2007 and became a member of the Newcastle United Church.
Even though we mourn her passing we will remember the love that we once shared.
A service in Winnipeg will be announced at a later date.
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