Helen Koob

KOOB, Helen With her family keeping vigil and surrounding her with love, Helen Koob prepared herself to meet her Savior Jesus Christ and be reunited with her husband and loved ones who have gone before her. Helen passed away peacefully on August 20, 2010 in her 79th year. Helen Koob (nee Masterson) was predeceased by her husband Daniel Koob. They were blessed with 7 children, and 4 grandchildren who loved her very much. Helen was a pillar of strength and grace as she lived with a progressive disease called PLS (Primary Lateral Sclerosis) that she bravely endured for many years. Her faith was very important to her and helped her to cope with her disease. Helen was the loving mother of Martin (Heather), Joan (Rick & children Kimberly & Amelia), Joseph, Andrew (Paula), Julia (Mike and children Madeline & Bridget), Angela, and Marie (Roger). Predeceased by her parents William and Eva and siblings: Billy, Evelene, Leonard and Stewart. She is the dear sister of Sheila, Sister Marjorie, Brother John, Frances (Al), Loretta (Terry), Karon (Mark) and Theresa. Predeceased by her in-laws Clara, Stella, Jake, and Raymond. She will be sadly missed by Daniel's family: Louise, Louis (Mearl), Clem, Frank (Rose), Daniel, Cecilia (Mike), Tony (Mary), Leona. She will be remembered fondly by her many nieces and nephews. Her friends, especially those who resided with her at St. Joseph's Health Care Centre, will remember her with affection. Helen rests peacefully now and has left a legacy of love, compassion, determination, and understanding to all who knew her. Helen touched the hearts of many, even after she lost her ability to speak. May God bless her and all of those who loved and cared for her. Friends will be received at the Gilbert MacIntyre and Son Funeral Home, Dublin Chapel, 252 Dublin St. N., Guelph, on Monday, August 23, 2010 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. The Funeral Mass will be at the Church of Our Lady, 28 Norfolk St., Guelph on Tuesday, August 24, 2010 at 11:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate donations to the ALS Society or to the March of Dimes.

The Funeral Mass will be at the Church of Our Lady, 28 Norfolk St., Guelph on Tuesday, August 24, 2010 at 11:00 a.m.