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Helen Marie Telfer

1927 - 2023

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Thursday

March

Visitation

1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Thursday, March 23, 2023

Denning's of Strathroy

32 Metcalfe Street West

Strathroy, Ontario, Canada

(519) 245-1023

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Thursday

March

Memorial Service

2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Thursday, March 23, 2023

Denning's of Strathroy

32 Metcalfe Street West

Strathroy, Ontario, Canada

(519) 245-1023

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Thursday

March

Reception

3:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Thursday, March 23, 2023

Denning's of Strathroy

32 Metcalfe Street West

Strathroy, Ontario, Canada

(519) 245-1023

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Hall Family donated to CANADIAN CANCER SOCIETY SOCIÉTÉ CANADIENNE DU CANCER

Friday, March 31, 2023

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Rick & Kathie Smith donated to CANADIAN CANCER SOCIETY SOCIÉTÉ CANADIENNE DU CANCER

Monday, March 27, 2023

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Valerie & Paul Milliken donated to CANADIAN CANCER SOCIETY SOCIÉTÉ CANADIENNE DU CANCER

Saturday, March 25, 2023

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Dawna Van Boxmeer posted a condolence

Saturday, March 25, 2023

Our sincere sympathies to the Telfer families. Helen was such a kind person and always had a warm smile for anyone that crossed her path. Tiny always loved their early morning walks in Ilderton and missed them when circumstances no longer made them possible. Harry loved the Vintage Green band nights playing his drum, with Helen carrying the tune on piano. So many fond memories of an amazing woman. Thinking of you. Harry, Dawna and the Van Boxmeer Family.

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Barb Haumann posted a condolence

Friday, March 24, 2023

I am saddened to hear of Helen's passing. I've been thinking of her a lot lately wondering how she was. I also didn't know that Harold had passed. I last talked to Don when Mom (Laila Ogg) passed away. My Dad and Helen were first cousins and I remember them visiting the farm in Strathroy when I was young. She will be missed. A lovely lady.

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Greg and Bonnie Smith posted a condolence

Thursday, March 23, 2023

Greg and Bonnie send our deepest condolences to the family. May you rest in peace. We hope you get your beer and kept that piano playing.

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John Simonton donated to Room 217 Foundation

Thursday, March 23, 2023

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Ruth Butler donated to Room 217 Foundation

Thursday, March 23, 2023

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Judith Bond donated to Room 217 Foundation

Thursday, March 23, 2023

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Robert Simpson donated to CANADIAN FOODGRAINS BANK ASSOCIATION INC/ASSOCIATION DE LA BANQUE CANADIENNE DE GRAINS INC

Thursday, March 23, 2023

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Marjorie Johnson donated to JENNIFER ASHLEIGH CHILDRENS CHARITY

Thursday, March 23, 2023

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Josie Smith donated to Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Society Canada Société Canadienne de la Sclérose Latérale Amyotrophique

Wednesday, March 22, 2023

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Josie Smith lit a candle

Wednesday, March 22, 2023

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Joan Taylor posted a condolence

Wednesday, March 22, 2023

Brian, Phil, Janice and families, I was sorry to hear of your mother’s passing. Helen was a joy to know. Her love of music and good times helped keep her young. My thoughts and prayers are with you in the coming days.

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Shirley Cobban posted a condolence

Wednesday, March 22, 2023

You do not know me but a few years ago I was at the chiropractor in Ilderton and I went to the tea room for lunch. I’m not sure whether I looked forlorn or not but your mother invited me to share her table. As we chatted, I knew her brother Harold and wife Doreen and also had heard of daughter Jan who was known for sharing her gift of music at Mosa school and in the community. As a new widow I welcomed her friendship and it brightened my lunch and day. I shall never forget her kindness, you were blessed to have her part of your family. Shirley Cobban Mt. Brydges

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Joan Edwards posted a condolence

Tuesday, March 21, 2023

Helen was a special lady who enjoyed sharing her love of music with many! She will be missed! My sincere condolences to all her family.

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Doris loft donated to HEART STROKE FOUNDATION ONTARIO

Tuesday, March 21, 2023

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Nancy Dickenson posted a condolence

Tuesday, March 21, 2023

To Janice, Rich, and family, Thinking of you during this time of mourning, reflection and celebration of life, at the passing of your mother, grandma, and great grandmother. She was a women of great faith, kindness, and love for her family. The first Bible study I ever attended was with Helen, Janice, and a few of the ladies from Vanneck Church, back in 1979! What a comfort to know she is in the Lord’s care.

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Doris Loft posted a condolence

Tuesday, March 21, 2023

Helen will be remembered for her love of music and cards. She was a good friend, and I will miss our telephone conversations. My sincere sympathy to all of the family. Doris Loft

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Linda Maynard posted a condolence

Tuesday, March 21, 2023

I have many fond memories of Helen Telfer warmly welcoming our family into her home on several occasions & I have a photo of them in our kitchen visiting us. I can still smell the incredible aroma of Bill Telfer’s sugar shack when he took our class out in early spring to show us how maple sugar was made. I remember singing in Bill’’s choir at school & I remember him as a great teacher.The Telfers were a special family, devoting all their time & energy toward their family & their community. I admired them greatly. My sincere condolences to the family

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Heather Hudson posted a condolence

Tuesday, March 21, 2023

I had Bill as a grade 5 teacher and I was in the triple trio. Our singing group often practiced out at the farm while bringing in the hay. It was always such a wonderful, stress free time. Mrs Telfer treated us like family. Such wonderful memories!

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Wendy Stuart posted a condolence

Tuesday, March 21, 2023

I was an elementary school student of Bill’s and I have fond memories of biking out to their farm in Ilderton. Helen was always welcoming and kind. Sending my deepest condolences to the family. Sincerely, Wendy Stuart

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Elaine Merkley donated to ALZHEIMER FOUNDATION LONDON MIDDLESEX

Tuesday, March 21, 2023

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Fran Urbshott posted a condolence

Tuesday, March 21, 2023

The Urbshott Family have know the Telfer for many years, being neighbours on Nine Mile Road, purchasing Bill's sugar bush and also purchasing their farm. Helen was a kind and pleasant lady. Our thoughts and prayers are with all her family during this difficult time. Brian & Fran Urbshott and family.

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Mathew Shetler posted a condolence

Tuesday, March 21, 2023

I had the pleasure of staying with Helen in 2000 while working in London. She was a delightful person. Always smiling and happy and easy to talk to. My deepest condolences

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Ruth and Cliff Dickie posted a condolence

Tuesday, March 21, 2023

So sorry to hear of Helen's passing. We have known Helen for many years but recently have moved into Vintage Green. She loved to take part in all the activities. Our thoughts are with all the family.

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Charlene and Ken Carruthers posted a condolence

Tuesday, March 21, 2023

Sorry for your loss. Thinking of each of you during this most difficult time. Our Condolences. Charlene and Ken Carruthers

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Joan Robson posted a condolence

Monday, March 20, 2023

Although I have known Helen and her family for many years,it wasn’t until we moved to Vintage Green that I got to see what a beautiful lady she was.She was so friendly and warm.We will all miss her …at cards, at bingo and on Thursday night .May she rest in peace. Joan Robson and Ralph Needham

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Doug and Brenda McRae posted a condolence

Monday, March 20, 2023

Brian,Phil, Jan and families, We are so sorry to hear that Helen has passed. She was such a warm,caring and classy lady, and what a long, full life she had ! We have so many fond memories of times spent together. The heavenly Vanneck choir has gained one of it's most beautiful alto voices, and we know she and Bill are together again. Brenda and Doug McRae

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Gay Willing (Caverhill) posted a condolence

Monday, March 20, 2023

Helen was a wonderful musician. I sang alto beside her in the Vanneck Church choir for many years, and I don't think she ever sang a wrong note. She was funny, warm and always helpful. Helen, with her late husband, Bill, brought so much musical joy to me and my family through all the choir practices and Sunday morning services. I'm sure she's already singing in another choir!

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Paul and Gayle Bycraft posted a condolence

Monday, March 20, 2023

To the Telfer family. Sorry to hear of Helen's passing she was a wonderfull lady she will be missed. Paul and Gayle Bycraft

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Gerald and Brenda Lenders posted a condolence

Monday, March 20, 2023

To all of Helen's family, We are so sorry for your great loss, and send our sincere condolences on the passing of your dear mother, grandmother and great grandmother. My mother, Jean Cook, remembers Helen fondly and also extends her sympathy. Helen was truly a gem of a lady, lovely inside and out, with such a beautiful smile! She was a wonderful role model, and will live on in the love she gave to each of you, and the music she brought to your lives, and shared with many others as well. What a wonderful legacy she leaves. Sincerely, Gerald and Brenda Lenders

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Linda Fox posted a condolence

Monday, March 20, 2023

To Helen's Family, Please accept my deepest sympathy in the loss of Helen. I remember her so fondly from traveling with me many times on the bus with Ilderton Tours. She was always a delight to be around and such a bright beautiful lady. Treasure your many memories of her and hold them close to your hearts where she will always remain and remember that LOVE never dies. RIP Helen. Sincerely, Linda Fox

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Robin Caverhill posted a condolence

Monday, March 20, 2023

My heartfelt condolences to Helen's family and many friends. Helen was a truly delightful person and will be missed by all who knew her.

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Judy Bond posted a condolence

Monday, March 20, 2023

Helen was our neighbor in Vintage Green My husband Harry, who passed in Jan. 2023, and I loved her to bits and had lots of good times and laughs with her. I am so thankful that I had a lovely visit with her last week which I will cherish forever. RIP Helen and say HI to Harry if you see him up there.

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Sunday, March 19, 2023

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