Helen McGlynn

Helen will be dearly missed by her children Kevin (Debbie) McGlynn, Karen McGlynn, and Linda (Colin) Brunton, and her cherished grandchildren Tyler and Jodi Brunton and Erin McGlynn. Lovingly remembered by her siblings Alf (Joan) Ernewein, Eileen McGlynn, Bert Ernewein, Joe Ernewein, John (Mary) Ernewein, Francis (Marilyn) Ernewein and Mary (Dave) Nash, sisters- in-law Rose Gatecliffe, Eleanor Curran and Judy (Ray) Fischer and many nieces and nephews and friends. Predeceased by her husband Pat (1978), brother Harold Ernewein, and many brothers-in-laws and sisters-in laws.

Helen was upbeat, energetic and loved being around people. Helen loved social and family gatherings, even running into people at the grocery store. She was absolutely thrilled with a surprise drive by for her 90th birthday in October and all the people who came from far and wide to honour her. During her final weeks Helen was delighted to have visits by many siblings and to speak with family and friends.

Helen originally trained as a nurse, working in Wingham and Hamilton. Later Helen worked at Woolworths and Walmart in Hamilton, where she developed many treasured lifelong friendships. Helen was an avid supporter of her children and grandchildren’s sporting activities and could always be found in attendance at their games. Helen will be fondly remembered by her children’s lifelong friends for her endless supply of chocolate chip cookies.

The family would like to extend their gratitude to Dr. Zoe Del Bel Belluz and her colleagues for their attentive care, to Father Markus of Canadian Martyrs Church and to all her family and friends for their love and support. A special thank you to her cousin Sister Rita Bohnert for helping guide Helen home.

A private family service will be held, but friends are invited to view the service on Helen’s page on www.marlattfhdundas.com on Friday, March 19th at 1:30pm.

In lieu of flowers, donations to the Good Shepherd Centres in Hamilton or Canadian Martyrs Church Hamilton would be appreciated.