It is with heavy hearts that we announce the peaceful passing of Helen Rose Bond (née Tesluk) on Thursday, December 19, 2024, at the age of 84. She was the loving and cherished wife of Howard, who predeceased her in 2014.
Helen is survived by her children Anne Louise (Mark) and James (Lorie) and her grandchildren Lucas and Adam. She was the youngest daughter of Nicholas and Anna Tesluk and was predeceased by her parents and siblings Peter, Mary (Paul) Halka, Olga (Cam) Jelly, and Alfred. She was also predeceased by her in-laws James (Jim) and Elizabeth (Lily) Bond and Shirley (Eldon) Bryden. Helen is survived by Marilyn (late Gordon) Bond and Mort (Beulah).
Helen will fondly be remembered by her extended family here in Canada and in Northern Ireland. The family would like to extend their sincerest gratitude to Dr. Robin Kennie and Tanya, the Lombard Manor staff, her Bayshore Nurses Kelly, Jessica, and Julie, her Bayshore PSWs Kerri, Jen, Brittany, Ellen, and Trish, and her Ontario Health at Home Care Co-ordinators Cory and Debra for their care and compassion.
A funeral mass will be held on Friday, January 3, 2025, at 1:00 p.m. at St. Francis de Sales Roman Catholic Church, Smiths Falls. Family and friends may pay their respects starting at noon in the Church prior to the mass. As per Helen’s wishes, a private interment and celebration of life will take place in the spring.
Donations in Helen’s memory may be made to the Lanark Animal Welfare Society (LAWS) or to a charity of your choice. Online condolences can be shared at www.lannin.ca.
“Mom, you may no longer reside here on earth with us, but you will never be forgotten. We love you forever. Till we meet again.”
