MACGREGOR….
At McCormick Home, London on Tuesday, December 24th, 2002, Helen (Servant) MacGregor of London in her 84th year. Born in Yarmouth, Nova Scotia. Beloved wife of the late Douglas St. Clair MacGregor. Dear mother of Hugh MacGregor and his wife Judy of Nanaimo, B.C. Proud grandmother of Andrew and Kate. Mrs. MacGregor was a member of The Brush and Palette Club. There will be no funeral home visitation or funeral service. Cremation with interment of cremated remains in Tyrconnell Cemetery, Dunwich Township. (A. Millard George Funeral Home in charge of arrangements 433-5184) on line condolences accepted at www.amgeorgefh.on.ca
To Helen’s family. I wanted to tell you how much I will miss Helen. I have been visiting her at the nursing home since Doug passed away. I attend St Michael and all Angels Church and I knew Doug but had never met Helen. I am from England and grew up by the sea, and of course, Helen loved the ocean.
This was our connection at first.
She told me about her childhood and her art work. Every time I visited her I came away feeling uplifted and very lucky to be able to spend time with her.
Recently I have been taking care of a 2 year old girl, Natasha. Helen’s face would light up when she saw Natasha.
On December 9th, The Reverend Sam Thomas and I visited Helen together. It was a beautiful time.
I feel privileged to have known Helen.
God Bless.
Candice Simons
Pat Lavigne
December 30, 2002 at 9:34 am
To Hugh and Family,
Bob and I were sorry to see the notice of Helen’s
passing. I met Helen about 20 years ago through
her good friend, Elsi Burns. They always were in
daily touch and told me that each was looking after
the other! We had many good painting days togeth-
er. I especially remember an afternoon at Springbank
Park when I was just beginning to paint. Helen
gave me many tips that I use to this day. We had
many laughs together, too. Helen was a lovely
friend and I was pleased to know her. In later
years, Bob did some paperwork for Doug and Helen.
They were a pleasure to work with.
We will always remember them kindly.
Sincerely, Pat and Bob Lavigne, London
(Hope this message didn’t go twice.)
Jim & Penny Sandall
December 30, 2002 at 9:17 pm
Dear Hugh and Judy,
What a shock to read in the paper that your mother had passed away. She seemed so spry the last time we saw her. Like everything else, you put off until tomorrow what you should do today. We must go and see Helen again. Always too late. Hugh and Judy, when you come to London,you are welcome to come to our house. God bless.
Jim & Penny Sandall
Shirley Anderson
January 1, 2003 at 5:00 pm
Judy & Hugh – Just wanted you to know that I am thinking of you at this sad time. There have been a lot of changes on Mary Ave & Pinewood Drive.
However, I still think of your Mom & Dad when I come around the corner. I think of what a great friendship Helen and Polly had. I miss them both.
It is good to have such great memories.
Dick Deacon and family
January 3, 2003 at 1:09 pm
Dear Hugh and Judy,
We were sorry to hear of your family’s loss. We miss seeing both your Mom and Dad in the neighbourhood. I know, Dick, Rick, Heather and I all enjoy your Mom’s artwork she shared with us over the years. I hope knowing that your Mom’s beauty of the world is cherished by each of us each day as we pass her framed work in each of our homes, Heather’s is in Dorchestor, Rick’s in Cambridge, Dick’s of course remains on Pinewood and mine has made it down to Denver and is proudly framed in my livingroom. I would be remiss if I didn’t mention all those years Dick worked the garden behind your Mom and Dad’s home, never a day goes by we don’t talk of the MacGregor’s garden.
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To Helen’s family. I wanted to tell you how much I will miss Helen. I have been visiting her at the nursing home since Doug passed away. I attend St Michael and all Angels Church and I knew Doug but had never met Helen. I am from England and grew up by the sea, and of course, Helen loved the ocean.
This was our connection at first.
She told me about her childhood and her art work. Every time I visited her I came away feeling uplifted and very lucky to be able to spend time with her.
Recently I have been taking care of a 2 year old girl, Natasha. Helen’s face would light up when she saw Natasha.
On December 9th, The Reverend Sam Thomas and I visited Helen together. It was a beautiful time.
I feel privileged to have known Helen.
God Bless.
Candice Simons
To Hugh and Family,
Bob and I were sorry to see the notice of Helen’s
passing. I met Helen about 20 years ago through
her good friend, Elsi Burns. They always were in
daily touch and told me that each was looking after
the other! We had many good painting days togeth-
er. I especially remember an afternoon at Springbank
Park when I was just beginning to paint. Helen
gave me many tips that I use to this day. We had
many laughs together, too. Helen was a lovely
friend and I was pleased to know her. In later
years, Bob did some paperwork for Doug and Helen.
They were a pleasure to work with.
We will always remember them kindly.
Sincerely, Pat and Bob Lavigne, London
(Hope this message didn’t go twice.)
Dear Hugh and Judy,
What a shock to read in the paper that your mother had passed away. She seemed so spry the last time we saw her. Like everything else, you put off until tomorrow what you should do today. We must go and see Helen again. Always too late. Hugh and Judy, when you come to London,you are welcome to come to our house. God bless.
Jim & Penny Sandall
Judy & Hugh – Just wanted you to know that I am thinking of you at this sad time. There have been a lot of changes on Mary Ave & Pinewood Drive.
However, I still think of your Mom & Dad when I come around the corner. I think of what a great friendship Helen and Polly had. I miss them both.
It is good to have such great memories.
Dear Hugh and Judy,
We were sorry to hear of your family’s loss. We miss seeing both your Mom and Dad in the neighbourhood. I know, Dick, Rick, Heather and I all enjoy your Mom’s artwork she shared with us over the years. I hope knowing that your Mom’s beauty of the world is cherished by each of us each day as we pass her framed work in each of our homes, Heather’s is in Dorchestor, Rick’s in Cambridge, Dick’s of course remains on Pinewood and mine has made it down to Denver and is proudly framed in my livingroom. I would be remiss if I didn’t mention all those years Dick worked the garden behind your Mom and Dad’s home, never a day goes by we don’t talk of the MacGregor’s garden.
Our condolences are with you and your family.
With sympathy,
Sheila Deacon