Mrs. Helen Katherine Bailey Patterson

nee Bailey, passed away quietly on June 23, 2011 in her 92nd year. Born on Nov. 14, 1919 and raised near Clyde (east of Galt) Helen had a very full life. Predeceased by her dear husband Cecil and siblings Molly, George, Keith & Jack. She will be missed by her family and friends: daughters Donna of Florida, Vicki & Terry Kellar of Blue Mountains, Marg & Peter Cameron of Goderich, sister-in law Marie Bailey & family, many nieces and nephews, special friends Audrey Bidwell & Betty Strachan. Her 4 grandchildren & 3 great grandchildren have lost their connection to the family history and won’t have Great Grandma to give them tight hugs. Music was always a centre part of her life and as a piano player she played with her family band originally, with many informal groups, plus the 1960s men’s quartet from Preston the ‘Fun Singers’, and later a 30 piece harmonica band Happy Harmonicas based in K-W. For over 25 years she played the piano for the St. Paul’s United Church in Preston and with friends on a violin or harmonica for innumerous community & nursing home audiences. Helen & Cecil enjoyed square dancing later in life and bowling, canoeing & camping earlier. She was a community volunteer including the Red Cross, Girl Guides & Meals on Wheels. Helen’s family wishes to extend a special thanks to the caring staff at Riverbend Lodge for their TLC. A Memorial Visitation will be held at the BARTHEL FUNERAL HOME, 566 Queenston Road. Cambridge (519-653-3251) on Monday, June 27, 2011 from 7-9 pm. and on Tuesday from 1-2 pm. A Memorial Service will be held at the funeral home on Tuesday June 28, 2011 at 2 pm. In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate donations to the Canadian Red Cross or The Council of Canadians.