Passed away at Southlake Regional Health Centre on Thursday September 25, 2014 in her 85th year. Beloved wife of the late Russell Gordon Awde. Dear mother of Shirley (Barry) and Barbara (Donald). Loving grandmother to Philip (Alicia), Susan, Courtney and Pamela. Great grandmother of 6. Sister of Marian (Ross) and aunt to Cathy (the late Robert), Susan, Sandy and Steven. Arrangements entrusted to the Thompson Funeral Home, Aurora, www.thompsonfh-aurora.com. According to Helen’s wishes, there will be no service. Cremation.